(HealthDay News) — Obesity can develop as a result of poor eating habits, inactivity or genetics. To help prevent obesity, the URMC suggests: Work to change your family’s eating habits and activity levels. Be a role model for healthy eating and physical activity. Limit screen time to less than twoContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, June 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Carrot sticks are fine for a snack, but that’s far from the only way to get these tasty veggies into your diet. Carrots are naturally high in beta carotene, and they’re great for liver and skin health. These sweet root vegetables come inContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, June 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The biceps, the very visible muscles in the front of the upper arms, are a target in every comprehensive strength-training regimen, but what exercise is the most effective? To answer that question, the American Council on Exercise asked scientists from the University ofContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, June 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Next time you’re ready to hit the sofa for an evening of TV, think twice — it just might kill you. Though too much sitting has long been linked to health risks, a new study suggests all sitting isn’t the same — andContinue Reading
San Francisco Is First U.S. City to Ban E-Cigarette Sales
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(HealthDay News) — Stress fractures are overuse injuries and usually occur in the lower leg. Typically, they are triggered by increasing the amount or intensity of an activity too quickly, says the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. To prevent stress fractures, the AAOS suggests: Set incremental goals for sports andContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Sun protection should not be limited to those with fair skin, says the Skin of Color Society. People with darker skin are still at risk of skin cancer triggered by the sun’s ultraviolet rays. The Skin of Color Society recommends using sunscreen with an SPF of 15Continue Reading
TUESDAY, June 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Many parents think it couldn’t happen to their kids, but the number of children and teens admitted to children’s hospitals for thoughts of self-harm or suicide is alarming. Each year 4,600 young people between the ages of 10 and 24 take their ownContinue Reading
TUESDAY, June 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — If you struggle to eat a healthy lunch during your workday, a new survey suggests you’re far from alone. “The good news is most people said they are interested in doing better” when it comes to healthy eating, said Dr. Anne Thorndike, viceContinue Reading
San Francisco Poised to Ban E-Cigarette Sales to Youth
California Bill Would Bring Back ‘Individual Mandate’ Penalty for People Who Don’t Buy Health Insurance
Infant Formula Powder Recalled Due to Possible Metal Contamination
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