Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors that increases an individual's risk for heart disease. According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, metabolic risk factors include the following: excess abdominal fat, increased … [Read more...]
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Sleep Plays Vital Role in Emotions
Feeling cranky after a long night? It’s probably because your brain’s ability to regulate emotions has been compromised by lack of sleep. Researchers studied 18 participants and found that after a wakeful night, participants performed badly on tests … [Read more...]
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“Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.” ~ André Gide … [Read more...]
Diets Are Becoming Sweeter
Investigators analyzed global nutrition and discovered that sales of sugar-sweetened drinks are rising around the world in terms of calories sold per person per day, as well as volume sold per person per day. This finding is concerning for … [Read more...]
The World Appears to Be a Safer Place
Since 1990, there has been a significant declining trend in the rates of death and disability due to injury. The reduction in injuries can be taken as good news, but 4.8 million deaths globally in 2013 is still a large number, and efforts to reduce … [Read more...]
Smoking and Poor Nutrition Affect Fertility
For couples having difficulty getting pregnant, eating more fruits and vegetables along with not smoking may be good advice. Researchers followed the weekly activities of couples undergoing fertility treatment and found male smoking increased the … [Read more...]
Sense of Purpose in Life May Boost Longevity and Heart Health
New research suggests that having a sense of purpose might protect your heart and add years to your life. Scientists analyzed studies involving 136,000 individuals and found that those who felt strongly that their lives had meaning or that they were … [Read more...]
Diabetics More Likely to Have Musculoskeletal Pain
Taiwanese researchers reviewed records concerning nearly 40,000 patients and found that young adults with type 2 diabetes were nearly 40% more likely than non-diabetics to experience musculoskeletal (MSK) pain during a ten-year time period. The most … [Read more...]
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“Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration, the rest of us just get up and go to work.” ~ Stephen King … [Read more...]
Does Physical Activity Reduce Cardiovascular Risks in Seniors?
Though guidelines suggest the cardiovascular systems of those over 75 years old would benefit from regular physical activity, few studies have actually evaluated this relationship. Using ten years of data collected from 4,207 men and women, … [Read more...]
Weight Loss Can Benefit Knee Cartilage
Obesity is a significant risk factor for the development of osteoarthritis of the knee. A new study shows that losing a large amount of weight can slow the loss of knee cartilage in obese individuals. The study included over 500 overweight and obese … [Read more...]
Working Postures That Increase Musculoskeletal Pain Risk
Among a sample of 789 workers across a variety of industries, researchers found prolonged exposure to awkward postures could increase an individual's risk of developing a musculoskeletal (MSK) condition. These postures include: kneeling/crouching … [Read more...]
How Strong Is Your Handgrip?
The strength of your handgrip may indicate your risk for future cardiovascular disease. Researchers analyzed data regarding 4,221 adults collected during the 2011-2012 cycle of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and found those with … [Read more...]
Fruits and Veggies Can Lower Hypertension Risk!
Using multi-decade data concerning over 200,000 men and women, researchers have found an association between fruit and vegetable consumption and blood pressure. They observed that those who consumed four or more servings per day of fruits and … [Read more...]