New research suggests that severe obesity is placing a huge financial strain on both the United States' Medicaid system as well as on the severely obese themselves. According to the study, $69 billion dollars is spent in the United States each year … [Read more...]
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Better Air Quality Improves Employee Performance
Employees in offices with enhanced ventilation systems and low levels of chemical air pollutants appear to outperform workers from offices with inferior air quality. The researchers also found the average performance scores of these employees fell as … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“It is not despair, for despair is only for those who see the end beyond all doubt. We do not.” ~ J.R.R. Tolkien … [Read more...]
Staying Up Late Associated with Weight Gain in Teens and Young Adults
The later a teenager or young adult goes to bed during weekdays, the more likely they are to gain weight over time. Researchers analyzed data of 3,342 teens and young adults and found that the later an individual's bedtime, the more weight they were … [Read more...]
Migraine Sufferers Have Altered Muscle Performance
A new study has found that individuals with chronic migraines exhibit altered neck muscle performance, take longer to reach to maximum strength with some neck movements , and have higher co-activation of neck flexor muscles when bending forward at … [Read more...]
Find 30-Minutes to Workout
Finding the time and motivation to exercise 30 minutes a day can be difficult. However, if you can devise ways to make your routine interesting and enjoyable, you may wind up looking forward to exercising. The Academy of Nutrition of Dietetics … [Read more...]
Higher-Protein Diet Could Help Some with Type 2 Diabetes
A high-protein diet might benefit people with type 2 diabetes, but it may depend on whether or not they possess a particular gene related to vitamin D metabolism. In a new study, individuals with a particular gene variant that boosts blood levels of … [Read more...]
Taller People at Greater Risk of Cancer
The taller you are, the greater the risk you have of developing cancer. Investigators followed 5.5 million Swedish men and women for over 50 years and found that for every additional 10 cm (~3.4 inches) of height, the risk of developing cancer … [Read more...]
Phubbing” Bad for Relationships
A report published in the journal Computers in Human Behavior suggests that smartphones can damage romantic relationships and lead to greater levels of depression. The research focused on "phubbing," or "partner phone snubbing," a term given to those … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“I would rather wear out than rust out.” ~ Dan … [Read more...]
Check Your Weight Regularly
Weighing yourself regularly is an important part of achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. The Obesity Action Coalition recommends weighing yourself once per week using the same scale, weighing yourself at the same time and day of the week, … [Read more...]
Half of Adults in the US Have Seen a Chiropractor
A new survey by Gallup finds that half of adults in the United States have visited a doctor of chiropractic and roughly one in seven did so during the previous year. Gallup, Sept … [Read more...]
Exercise: Seniors with Low Muscle Mass Have Increased Risk for Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is the clustering of at least three of the following five risk factors: elevated fasting glucose, excess waist circumference, elevated blood pressure, elevated triglycerides, and abnormal cholesterol levels. This syndrome is known … [Read more...]
Diet: Saturated Fats May Increase Inflammation
High levels of saturated fat in the blood may cause a person to be more prone to inflammation and tissue damage. Investigators examined mice with unusually high levels of saturated fat in their blood to see if they were more prone to tissue damage … [Read more...]