THURSDAY, Dec. 14, 2017 (HealthDay News) — A spot of hot tea in the afternoon might help you save your sight, new research suggests. The study of U.S. adults found that people who drank hot tea on a daily basis were 74 percent less likely to have glaucoma, compared toContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Dec. 14, 2017 (HealthDay News) — You love social gatherings, but you’re not a social drinker. Peer pressure can make it harder when you want to abstain for health or religious reasons, for instance. And while you might be OK telling one or two people about your reasons forContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Dec. 14, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Children whose families regularly eat meals together tend to have better social skills and fitness levels, researchers report. Family meals yield multiple physical and mental health benefits, according to the long-term Canadian study. “The presence of parents during mealtimes likely provides young childrenContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Dec. 14, 2017 (HealthDay News) — In a finding that’s sure to ruffle some fur and feathers, scientists report that having a pet doesn’t fend off age-related declines in physical or mental health. “Our results showed that in this sample of almost 9,000 people — average age 67 yearsContinue Reading
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(HealthDay News) — Not every community in the United States adds fluoride to drinking water. Nonetheless, the American Dental Association supports the practice, saying fluoridated water: Helps prevent tooth decay. Protects all ages against cavities. Is safe and effective. Saves money. The average lifetime cost per person to fluoridate aContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Slowing down and paying more attention to what you eat can make you appreciate food more and eat healthier. The American Heart Association suggests: Ponder: Ask yourself if you are really hungry before you eat. Appraise: Notice your food and how it smells and looks. Slow: EatContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 13, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Wonder why people seem to be drinking more these days? Perhaps it’s the size of their wine glass. British researchers suggest there’s a connection between the rise in drinking — especially wine — in the U.K. since the 1960s and expanding wine glassContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 13, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Many people insist their joints ache more when it rains. But that popular notion might be all wet, a new study suggests. The study of more than 1.5 million older Americans found that people were no more likely to visit the doctor withContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 13, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Many of the foods most associated with holiday meals can actually be good for you and, because they’re filling, leave you feeling satisfied with small servings. Skinless white turkey meat tops the list. A 3-ounce slice has 26 grams of protein, less thanContinue Reading