The current research suggests that individuals who are smokers at age 45 can expect to live about five fewer years than their nonsmoker peers. Urology of Virginia, September 2020 … [Read more...]
Wellness/Prevention
Honey Can Soothe a Cough
A review of data from fourteen clinical trials found that consuming honey may be more effective at combatting coughing spells than over-the-counter cough syrups in adults and children over the age of one. Lead review author Dr. Hibatullah Abuelgasim … [Read more...]
Early Bedtime Best for Diabetics?
Questionnaires completed by 635 type 2 diabetics revealed that those who went to bed late and woke up later in the morning were more likely to have an excessively sedentary lifestyle, which places them at an elevated risk for several poor health … [Read more...]
Quit Smoking for a Healthier Gut
During the last decade, several studies have demonstrated that healthier gut microbiome is associated with a reduced risk for a variety of poor health outcomes. In a study that included 36 smokers who participated in a twelve-week smoking cessation … [Read more...]
Vitamin D Supplement May Benefit Some Pregnancies
For expectant mothers with low vitamin D status, a recent literature review suggests that taking a 600 IU/day vitamin D3 supplement may improve fetal development and reduce the risk for small-for-gestational-age, preeclampsia, preterm birth, and … [Read more...]
Lifestyle Choices Reduce Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease
An analysis of data concerning 2.5 million adults from 16 countries found that adopting the following lifestyle choices can reduce the risk for chronic kidney disease by up to 22%: vegetable-rich diet, higher potassium intake, regular exercise, less … [Read more...]
Urine Test Could Check Your Diet Quality
By analyzing levels of different metabolites in urine samples taken 24 hours apart, researchers have developed a test that measures the quality of an individual’s nutrition intake. Study co-author Dr. Paul Elliott notes, “Healthful diets have a … [Read more...]
Inflammatory Biomarker May Suggest Heart Failure Risk
In a new study, researchers discovered that people with higher levels of GlycA in their blood—an indicator of inflammation— had a significantly increased risk for heart failure. Circulation, July 2020 … [Read more...]
Banning Flavored Cigarettes Reduced Smoking Among Young Americans
A comparison of data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health 2002 and 2017 revealed a 43% decline in smoking among teens and a 27% decline in smoking among young adults, which experts credit to the banning of flavored cigarettes in 2009. … [Read more...]
Five Ways to Keep Your Heart Healthy
To reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease, the American Heart Association recommends: keep blood pressure under 120/80 mmHg and blood sugar under 100 mg/dl; maintain healthy body weight and blood lipid levels, and keep a consistent sleep schedule … [Read more...]
Less Smoking and Drinking Reduces Hip Fractures
Hip fracture rates in the United States have fallen substantially since the 1970s, and according to researchers, much of this improvement may be due to significant drops in heavy drinking and smoking among the general population. JAMA Internal … [Read more...]
Low Testosterone and Dysregulated Eating
Evaluations of 154 male college students revealed an association between low testosterone levels and an increased risk for developing an eating disorder. International Journal of Eating Disorders, July 2020 … [Read more...]
Garden Safety
Gardening is a great way to get physical activity, beautify the community, and provide fresh nutritious produce while enjoying the outdoors. To stay safe while gardening, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the following: wear … [Read more...]
Top Wellness Tips
The Physicians Medical Group of San Jose lists the flowing tips for better health and wellness: don’t start smoking, and if you’re a smoker, quit; see a doctor regularly; eat a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains; exercise … [Read more...]