How to have a healthier relationship with food and as a result, a healthier body.
FRIDAY, April 4, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Spending too much time sitting in front of screens may be linked to poorer bone health in teen boys, according to a new study from Norway. It included 484 boys and 463 girls, aged 15 to 18, who underwent bone mineral density tests. They were asked about lifestyle … Read more
Apr 4, 2014 News & Views: From the Editors of Health 9 Ways to Save Money on Healthy Food April 3, 2014 | By Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD Twitter Have you ever seen a coupon for some overly processed cookie and thought, “Why aren’t there coupons for kale?!” According to a recent study, which looked at more … Read more
WEDNESDAY, April 2, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Hands-free cellphone use while driving is not risk-free driving, new research shows. Eighty percent of U.S. drivers think hands-free smartphones are safer than hand-held ones when they are behind the wheel, the National Safety Council found. But the council’s experts analyzed 30 studies and found using a hands-free … Read more
By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, April 1, 2014 (HealthDay News) — The benefits of mammography screening are probably oversold, while the risks — especially “overdiagnosis” — are underappreciated, a new review concludes. The report, published in the April 2 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, adds to the controversy that’s been building … Read more
By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, March 31, 2014 (HealthDay News) — A new study links heart disease with increased odds of developing dementia. Researchers found that artery stiffness — a condition called atherosclerosis — is associated with the buildup of beta-amyloid plaque in the brain, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. “This is more than just … Read more
Mar 31, 2014 News & Views: From the Editors of Health Marriage Linked to Lower Risk of Cardiovascular Disease March 28, 2014 | By Health Editor Twitter By Kathleen DohenyHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, March 28, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Marriage is good for the heart, yet another study has found. Married partners don’t just have a lower … Read more
Mar 30, 2014 News & Views: From the Editors of Health Which is Healthier: Nachos or Buffalo Wings? March 28, 2014 | By Kim Tranell Twitter Say you’re at a bar. What should you order? While these sauce-drenched nibbles aren’t rabbit food by any means, eating a whole order of wings is a better choice than … Read more
THURSDAY, March 27, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Palliative care that minimizes suffering and improves quality of life should be provided to patients who’ve survived a stroke, experts say. The care should be a team effort involving patients, families, stroke specialists and health care providers such as neurosurgeons, neurologists, primary care doctors, nurses and therapists, according … Read more
WEDNESDAY, March 26, 2014 (HealthDay News) — A new study may cast doubt on the term “birdbrain.” Researchers found that one species of crow is equal to kids in understanding the cause-and-effect of water displacement. New Caledonian crows are known for their intelligence and ability to innovate. The crows, which live on the Pacific islands … Read more