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Minimize Jet Lag
It is often difficult to adjust to a new time zone while traveling, but the transition can be easier with a little prep work. The American Academy of Family Physicians recommends the following: make sure you are well rested before leaving, avoid … [Read more...]
Take Breaks from Smartphone Use Every 20 Minutes
Smartphones have become ubiquitous, and people seem to be interacting with their electronic devices at every opportunity. In this study, researchers asked participants to sit and use their smartphones for varying lengths of time while they measured … [Read more...]
Just Walk
Walking is an inexpensive and simple exercise that has been shown to offer numerous health benefits for bones, muscles, and joints. Dr. Carolyn Hettrich, a spokesperson for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons reports, "Sometimes the hardest … [Read more...]
Eat Healthy to Stay Mobile as You Age
Healthy eating may help reduce the risk of physical disability among women as they grow older. An analysis of data from almost 55,000 women who had their physical function assessed every four years from 1992 to 2008 revealed that those who ate … [Read more...]
Donated Blood Won’t Transmit Neurodegenerative Disorders
A new study finds no credible evidence that degenerative brain disorders, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, can be transmitted via donated blood. Researchers tracked data on more than 40,000 patients who received blood transfusions between … [Read more...]
Use Meditation to Relax
Regular meditation can help relax both the mind and the body. The Mayo Clinic offers these suggestions: concentrate on breathing deeply and slowly, focus on relaxing every area of your body, repeat a mantra or prayer, meditate as you walk, read … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“Wisdom comes from experience. Experience is often a result of lack of wisdom.”– Terry Pratchett … [Read more...]
Pain and Grip Strength Can Affect Independence
Researchers questioned 264 Japanese women (age > 40 years) and found that those with back pain, knee pain, or reduced grip strength were more likely to experienced difficulties with their normal activities of daily living (ADL). This finding … [Read more...]
Pelvic Girdle Pain Can Persist Up to a Decade After Giving Birth!
A ten-year follow up with 370 women who experienced pelvic girdle pain (PGP) during pregnancy revealed that 10% still suffered from the condition. Further analysis revealed that women with a history of low back pain prior to pregnancy had a 2.28 … [Read more...]
Moderate & Vigorous Exercise Helpful for Those with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) occurs when excess fat builds up in the liver cells (from causes other than excessive alcohol consumption). The condition tends to occur more often in individuals who are overweight or obese or have diabetes, … [Read more...]
Why Blood Glucose Rises.
It is important for the health of the body that the concentration of glucose in the blood be maintained at a constant level. This is usually accomplished by insulin, a hormone secreted by the pancreas that controls blood sugar levels in the body. But … [Read more...]
Top Causes of Death in the United States
Data from the National Center for Health Statistics reveals that the death rate in the United States has hit an all-time low, but heart disease and cancer continue to be the leading causes of death. According to experts, the top ten cause of death … [Read more...]
A Stable Family Life Helps Teens Avoid Obesity
Researchers reviewed information on about 3,700 females and 2,600 males aged 14 to 24 and found that those with stable families and strong relationships with their parents were more likely to follow a healthy diet. These children were also more … [Read more...]