How to have a healthier relationship with food and as a result, a healthier body.
Feb 3, 2014 News & Views: From the Editors of Health 5 Things NOT to Say to Your Partner About Losing Weight January 31, 2014 | By Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD Twitter A scene in the fantastic film Enough Said made me laugh out loud and cringe simultaneously. Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ character tells James Gandolfini’s character she’s going to … Read more
By Karen PallaritoHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Californians’ experience with health reform is probably very different from that of, say, the citizens of Texas. California is one of 10 states that have done the most to roll out provisions of the Affordable Care Act, according to a new Commonwealth Fund report. … Read more
FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Nearly six in 10 students at an Oregon university could not afford to get enough healthy food at one point in the school year, a problem that threatens their school performance as well as their physical and emotional health, researchers say. Rising tuition fees, low incomes and a … Read more
By Maureen SalamonHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Feeling conflicted by the push-pull of work and family life? New research suggests that regular exercise can help balance out those feelings. Researchers examined the responses of 476 working adults who were surveyed about their exercise behavior and their confidence in handling work-family conflicts. … Read more
By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Smokers and other people at high risk for lung cancer could make matters worse if they take antioxidant supplements, a new study of rodents suggests. Antioxidants appear to accelerate cancer progression by short-circuiting one of the body’s key immune responses to malignant cells, researchers … Read more
TUESDAY, Jan. 28 (HealthDay News) — People with spinal cord injuries should be assessed for sleep apnea, researchers suggest. In a study that looked at 26 people with cervical (neck) and thoracic (upper mid-back) spinal cord injuries, investigators found that 77 percent of them had breathing problems during sleep and 92 percent had poor sleep … Read more
MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Late-night police work is dangerous business: New research finds that cops who work the night shift are two to three times more likely than others to suffer job injuries that cause lasting damage. The study tracked shift schedules, stress levels and leave for injuries among more than 400 … Read more
Jan 27, 2014 News & Views: From the Editors of Health FDA to Update Food Labels for First Time in 20 Years January 24, 2014 | By Health Editor Twitter By Mary Brophy MarcusHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Jan. 24, 2014 (HealthDay News) — America’s food labels may get their first makeover in more than 20 years. According … Read more
Jan 26, 2014 News & Views: From the Editors of Health 5 Crazy Good Peanut Butter Recipes January 24, 2014 | By Ashley Macha Twitter Happy National Peanut Butter Day—an observance day we can really dip our spoon into! Peanut butter has evolved over the years from traditional creamy or crunchy options to drool-worthy varieties, including … Read more