Health News
Don't Just Sit There, Get Outside!
It's easy to blame the preponderance of cheap technology and fun gadgets as the reason for today's children not getting enough physical activity. But parents have more power to influence their kids' activity levels than they may realize.
Healthy Habits Ward Off Dementia
The risk of dementia is higher in diabetic patients that also have depression. Healthy diet, exercise and treatment for depression may help lower this risk significantly.
Round Two: Low Carbs Beats Low Fat
If you eat 1000 calories of donuts, or 1000 calories of steak, or 1000 calories of broccoli, does your body treat them differently when it comes to keeping weight off?
Tai Chi for the Soul, Body and Mind
You've seen them in parks or in films: rows of older men and women moving through the slow, graceful movements of tai chi. And it may be more than their bodies that they are improving.
A New Drug for Weight Loss
A new drug called Belviq has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for treating obesity and related weight management problems.
Bacon and Eggs vs. Carbohydrates
Bacon, cheese, a ribeye , whole cream in your coffee and as many eggs as you can eat. Sound familiar? Then you've probably tried Atkins, South Beach, paleo or similar diets.
Diabetes Returns after Surgery
In recent years, evidence has grown suggesting that weight loss surgery may cure diabetes. But "cure" may be too strong of a word, as some patients just can't kick the disease.
Staying Fit to Stay Alive
Exercise is good for just about everyone. The fitter you are, the better you'll feel. Fitness is especially important when it comes to diabetes and heart problems.
Vitamin D May Help Chase Blues Away
Depression, as a result of a vitamin D deficiency, is easy to test for and easy to fix. One major risk factor for a vitamin D deficiency is not getting enough exposure to sunlight.
Keeping Breast Cancer Risks on the Move
Exercise. Physical activity. Moving. Along with a clean and colorful diet, there's almost nothing better you can do for your body than move. The fact is we have to keep moving to keep moving, and here's another reason why.