How to have a healthier relationship with food and as a result, a healthier body.
Research shows that when it’s hot out, more people with diabetes end up in the ER and are hospitalized because of heat illness. The number of deaths in diabetes patients due to heat illness also increases in summer. But you don’t have to let the environment have the upper hand. Taking a few smart precautions … Read more
Jun 8, 2014 News & Views: From the Editors of Health 3 Taco Bell Picks Healthier Than the New Quesarito June 6, 2014 | By Christine Mattheis Over the last month, Taco Bell has been testing a new item in select markets called the Quesarito: a beef, shredded chicken, or steak burrito with rice, sour … Read more
Jun 7, 2014 News & Views: From the Editors of Health 5 Ways to Make Your Netflix Binge (a Little) Healthier June 6, 2014 | By Christine Mattheis Twitter Photo: Courtesy of Netflix The second season of Orange Is the New Black debuted on Netflix this morning, which means TV lovers across the country will be … Read more
By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, June 5, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Watercress, Chinese cabbage, chard and beet greens are among the most nutrient-dense “powerhouse” vegetables, packing a huge dose of vitamins and minerals into every calorie, a new study reports. At the same time, don’t expect to receive huge amounts of nutrition from raspberries, tangerines, … Read more
By Kathleen DohenyHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2014 (HealthDay News) — For years, doctors have preached that the lower the blood pressure, the better for preventing heart disease and stroke. But a new study suggests that having low blood pressure in later years may be linked with worse memory, at least in those diagnosed with … Read more
TUESDAY, June 3, 2014 (HealthDay News) – Riding a bike may benefit your mind as well as your body. People who use a bicycle to get from one place to another are generally happier than those who drive or use mass transit, according to a new study. “We found that people are in the best … Read more
Jun 3, 2014 News & Views: From the Editors of Health The Awesome Benefit Tied to Learning Another Language June 2, 2014 | By Health Editor Twitter MONDAY, June 2, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Speaking two or more languages helps protect your brain as you age, even if you learn new languages as an adult, new … Read more
SATURDAY, May 31, 2014 (HealthDay News) — A new oral drug called lenvatinib looks promising as a treatment for a type of thyroid cancer that resists standard radiation, according to a later-stage clinical trial. “We are confident that, based on our findings, lenvatinib will eventually become a standard treatment for radioiodine-resistant thyroid cancer,” said study … Read more
FRIDAY, May 30, 2014 (HealthDay News) — A new study explains why an 18-year-old marathoner has a similar finishing time as a 60-year-old runner. It’s because marathon runners have their best times when they are in their late 20s, with poorer performances when they’re younger and older, according to Spanish researchers who analyzed data from … Read more