WEDNESDAY, Aug. 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Tired of that spare tire? Low-calorie diets work, but can be difficult to follow. A much simpler approach to losing weight might be to just stop eating every other day. It’s called alternate-day fasting (ADF). As the name implies, you starve yourself byContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Aug. 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) — If you or someone you love is thinking about suicide, a new review points to effective treatments that can reduce suicide risk. Some involve therapy — cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) — while others involve medication, such as ketamineContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Aug. 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Swedish researchers think they have honed in on why people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to die prematurely. Accidental injuries, suicide and substance abuse all play a part, and psychiatric problems fuel these factors, a new study from the Karolinska InstituteContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Aug. 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Do others tell you that you’re forgetful? Do you have a hard time remembering names? Memory lapses happen to nearly everyone and can happen at any age. Experts say it can be normal to forget things over time, especially information you don’t useContinue Reading
MONDAY, Aug. 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Your lunch leftovers are doing no favors for urban birds’ hearts, new research shows. Fatty food scraps may be boosting the cholesterol levels of crows in U.S. cities, but whether it’s a threat to their health isn’t clear. A team from Hamilton CollegeContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Aug. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Do you eat healthy during the week, then ease off the brakes on the weekend? You’re not alone. But such a five days on-two days off eating regimen can erode diet quality, according to a study published recently in the Journal of theContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Low-stress, supportive workplaces are good for employee health, says Harvard Medical School. Employees who are stressed and overworked often develop unhealthy lifestyles with little exercise and poor dietary practices, the school says. To avoid unhealthy workplace habits, Harvard suggests: Avoid “stress eating.” Avoid sugary drinks and saltyContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 21, 2019 (HealthDay News) — There’s no shortage of self-help apps, videos and podcasts on topics from having better mental health to having a better six-pack. Though the programs they offer bring the convenience of working at your own pace and in your own space, it’s important thatContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Lifting heavy things is a leading cause of workplace injury, says the University of North Carolina. People who practice smart lifting techniques are less likely to suffer muscle sprains, pulls and injuries caused by heavy lifting. To properly lift a heavy item, the school recommends: Prepare forContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Aug. 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Living in the city can be hard on the senses and the spirit, but spending some time in a tree-lined park could counteract that stress, new research suggests. “Over a three-month period, we collected tweets from 4,688 Twitter users before, during and afterContinue Reading