Constant burning and itching between the toes are a sure sign of athlete’s foot. To avoid this common fungal infection, keep your feet dry, wash your feet daily, wear shower shoes or flip flops, and use foot powder, when appropriate. PIH Health, … [Read more...]
Wellness/Prevention
Sleep Is Important to Avoid Dementia Risk
Following an analysis of data concerning nearly 8,000 adults, researchers report that sleeping six or fewer hours a night in middle age is associated with a 30% increased risk for dementia in old age. The findings suggest that screening for sleep … [Read more...]
Low Vitamin D and Asthma
Among a group of 132 asthma patients with insufficient or deficient vitamin D levels, researchers found that improving vitamin D status via supplementation also led to improvements in asthma symptoms and lung function. Tanaffos, December 2020 … [Read more...]
Should I Get a Calcium-Score Test?
A non-contrast coronary calcium CT scan is used to help detect calcium deposits in atherosclerotic plaque in the coronary arteries. The greater the buildup of calcium, the higher one’s risk for future cardiovascular events. Doctors recommend this … [Read more...]
Working Outdoors May Lower Risk of Breast Cancer
New research suggests that women who spend more of their working hours outdoors in the sun have a 17% lower risk for breast cancer after age 50. Occupational & Environmental Medicine, February 2021 … [Read more...]
Simple, Affordable Test May Curb Colorectal Cancer Deaths.
Scientists have developed a test called fecal immunochemical test (FIT) that may help identify individuals at risk for developing colorectal cancer by finding traces of blood in the stool. An examination of data on 3,890 patients who received the FIT … [Read more...]
Winter Wellness Tips
The following tips may help one stay healthy during the colder months: shift your sleep cycle earlier by one hour; take magnesium, which is a common deficiency; practice simple breathing techniques to keep calm, focused, and energized; avoid drinking … [Read more...]
How to Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
To reduce the risk of breast cancer, the Mayo Clinic recommends the following healthy habits: limit alcohol consumption, don’t smoke, exercise, limit the duration of hormone therapy, eat a healthy diet, and maintain a healthy weight. Mayo Clinic, … [Read more...]
Rest or Massage Helps Reduce Stress
According to a recent study, ten minutes of either rest or massage are effective at psychological and physiological stress. Lead study author Dr. Maria Meier writes, “We are very encouraged by the findings that short periods of dis-engagement are … [Read more...]
Protect Yourself from the Flu
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the following tips to protect yourself and others from the flu: Avoid close contact with people who are sick; stay home when you are sick; cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing; stay home … [Read more...]
Tips for a Healthier Life
The United States Preventive Services Task Force offers these simple steps to live a healthy life, prevent disease, increase longevity, and improve physical, mental, and emotional health: get regular health screenings, don’t smoke, meet physical … [Read more...]
Sleep Helps Ease Effects of Trauma
The results from a recent animal study showed that rats that increased sleep time following a traumatic experience were less likely to develop ongoing fear symptoms than rats that either maintained their sleep schedule or slept less. Lead author Dr. … [Read more...]
Should Colon Cancer Screening Start at Age 45?
Current guidelines recommend that people aged 50 to 75 get screened for colon cancer, which prevents about 25 deaths per 1,000 screenings. However, because the current data shows an increase in colon cancer cases among those aged 45 to 49 years, the … [Read more...]
Strict Rules About Tobacco Products Reduces Teens Likelihood to Use Them
A study that included over 23,000 teenagers revealed that adolescents are up to 26% less likely to use tobacco products when parents had set strict rules on the matter. Pediatrics, October 2020 … [Read more...]