University students who regularly exercise are less likely to be affected by depression, anxiety, or stress than their less active peers. Frontiers in Psychology, May 2020 … [Read more...]
Warning Labels Could Reduce Soda Consumption
A review of findings from 23 published studies suggests that adding health warning labels to soft drink packaging could reduce sugary drink intake. Study leader Dr. Anna Grummon writes, “Our findings suggest that sugary drink warnings help consumers … [Read more...]
Oil & Gas Wells Linked to Low Infant Birth Weight
An analysis of nearly 3 million pregnancy outcomes from women living within six miles of an oil or gas well revealed that living within less than a mile of these types of wells is associated with a 40% increased risk for low birth weight. … [Read more...]
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"There's no one to stop you but yourself.” ~ Dave Thomas … [Read more...]
Poor Vitamin D Status and Pre-Eclampsia
Approximately 2-8% of pregnant women develop pre-eclampsia, a condition marked by high blood pressure and other signs that a woman's organs, such as the kidneys and liver, are not functioning properly. In a study that looked at vitamin D status of … [Read more...]
Calories Listed on Menus Offer Health Benefits
Because posting calories on menus lead consumers to make healthier food choices, researchers estimate that this practice may prevent nearly 15,000 cases of cardiovascular disease in the United States within five years. Circulation, June 2020 … [Read more...]
Inherited High Cholesterol May Signal Heart Trouble Earlier in Adulthood
Familial hypercholesterolemia is an inherited disorder that causes high cholesterol. Researchers report that individuals with this condition are at an increased risk for cardiovascular disease before middle age; however, less than 10% of adults with … [Read more...]
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“Make life exciting, and you live longer.” ~ Stanley Marcus … [Read more...]
Prevent Osteoporosis
To reduce the risk for osteoporosis, experts from the Department of Veterans Affairs recommend the following: eat foods rich in calcium, such as low-fat dairy, leafy green vegetables, and sardines; ensure adequate calcium and vitamin D intake; … [Read more...]
Mental Health Issues After Delivery Reduce Odds of More Children
An analysis of data on over 410,000 women who gave birth to their first child showed that those who developed conditions such as depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia within six months postpartum were about 18% less likely to have additional … [Read more...]
How Often Should You Exercise?
The Department of Health and Human Services currently recommends engaging in a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity per week in addition to strength training all major muscle groups at least … [Read more...]
Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Help Schizophrenia Patients
The current research suggests that inflammation in the brain may be the cause of some of the cognitive impairment observed in schizophrenia patients. In a study that involved 72 individuals with schizophrenia, researchers observed that participants … [Read more...]
Heavy Drinking Earlier in Life Can Have Long-Term Consequences
Using data from the Whitehall II cohort, researchers identified a link between heavy alcohol intake before midlife and hypertension, impaired liver function, increased stroke risk, a larger waist circumference, and a higher body mass index (BMI) … [Read more...]
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“Forever is composed of nows.” ~ Emily Dickinson … [Read more...]