Health Highlights: March 23, 2018
2018-03-23
AIDS Researcher Robert Redfield to Lead CDC
Medical Costs May Trigger Fewer Bankruptcies Than Thought: Study
More Cases of Breast Implant-Linked Cancer: FDA
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7 Household Items That May Fight Age Spots
2018-03-23
(HealthDay News) — Age spots are small brown patches that can develop on your hands and face as you grow older. They can be caused by sun damage or changes in hormone levels. While there are more sophisticated and expensive ways to diminish age spots, you can also dim themContinue Reading
Health Tip: Find the Best Places to Nap
2018-03-23
(HealthDay News) — While napping can’t replace a good night’s sleep, it can offer a quick recharge in the midst of a busy day. The National Sleep Foundation says a nap shouldn’t be longer than 30 minutes, to prevent a groggy feeling when you wake up. So where can youContinue Reading
Health Highlights: March 22, 2018
2018-03-22
AIDS Researcher Robert Redfield to Lead CDC
Medical Costs May Trigger Few Bankruptcies Than Thought: Study
More Cases of Breast Implant-Linked Cancer: FDA
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The Top Calorie-Burning Exercises
2018-03-22
THURSDAY, March 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) — When you’re trying to lose weight, cutting calories counts. But so does burning them off with exercise. Exercise is also key to maintaining weight loss and being heart healthy, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health. Here are the maximum calorie burners,Continue Reading
Tai Chi Beats Aerobics for Fibromyalgia Pain
2018-03-22
THURSDAY, March 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If you suffer from fibromyalgia, new research suggests tai chi might do more than aerobic exercise to ease your chronic pain. “Tai chi mind-body treatment results in similar or greater improvement in symptoms than aerobic exercise, the current most commonly prescribed nondrug treatment,Continue Reading
More Bad Flu News: It May Raise Your Heart Attack Risk
2018-03-22
THURSDAY, March 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Suffering a nasty bout of the flu or pneumonia is bad enough, but now research suggests it might also spell trouble for your heart. In a study of nearly 2,000 people in Scotland, those who had battled the flu or pneumonia were sixContinue Reading
Health Tip: Help Your School Develop a Wellness Policy
2018-03-22
(HealthDay News) — A wellness policy is a written document that helps guide a school’s approach to nutrition and physical activity. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests: Including nutrition guidelines for all foods and beverages sold on campus during the school day. Including policies for foods madeContinue Reading
Health Tip: Prevent Constipation
2018-03-22
(HealthDay News) — Although constipation is more common in older adults, it can occur at any age. Potential causes for the condition include: diet that lacks fiber, insufficient exercise, misuse of laxatives, medical conditions, use of certain medications and an urge to hold in a bowel movement. The U.S. NationalContinue Reading
AHA: Astronauts Need Extra Exercise and Calories in Space
2018-03-22
WEDNESDAY, March 21, 2018 (American Heart Association) — It takes physical activity to stay heart-healthy on Earth and even more to stay healthy in space. The lack of gravity in space causes hearts to slightly expand and work differently, said NASA astronaut and geophysicist A.J. "Drew" Feustel, who is scheduledContinue Reading