If You Feel O.K., Maybe You Are O.K.
NY Times: EARLY diagnosis has become one of the most fundamental precepts of modern medicine. It goes something like this: The best way to keep people healthy is to find […]
Medicare covers yoga for heart disease
(CNN) — Frank Korona lives near the West Virginia-Pennsylvania border with his wife Kathy, in a house that he built with his own hands, on the same property where he grew up. He served in the Army Special Forces in Vietnam. The Koronas have a long, proud tradition of military service, […]
Is There An Easy Way To Increase Self-Control?
Work on improving your posture. From Willpower: Resdiscovering the Greatest Human Strength: Unexpectedly, the best results came from the group working on posture. That tiresome old advice—“Sit up straight!”—was more useful than anyone had imagined. By overriding their habit of slouching, the students strengthened their willpower and did better at tasks that […]
Overeating Linked to Memory Loss, Mental Decline
MONDAY, February 13, 2012 (Health.com) — Older people who consume a diet very high in calories may be increasing their risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), the memory loss and mental-function problems that sometimes precede Alzheimer’s disease. In a new study of more than 1,200 people in their 70s and 80s, […]
7 Foods That Fight Fat
Want to get more bang for your bite? These foods do double duty—they help you blast fat and make you feel full longer, so you’ll eat fewer calories. Eggs 78 calories each An egg’s not only a nutritional powerhouse, it’s also loaded with protein that satisfies. Eat eggs for breakfast; […]
Baby Knows Best: Baby-Led Weaning Promotes Healthy Food Preferences
ScienceDaily (Feb. 9, 2012) — A new study by psychologists at The University of Nottingham has shown that babies who are weaned using solid finger food are more likely to develop healthier food preferences and are less likely to become overweight as children than those who are spoon-fed pureed food. The […]
Sitting In The Window Seat May Be Killing You
While the view from a nice window seat on an airline might be serene and beautiful, it can also be deadly. According to a report from Carrie Gann of ABC News, sitting in one position for hours at a time can cause the passenger to develop blood clots in the leg. These can […]
Green tea drinkers show less disability with age: study
(Reuters) – Elderly adults who regularly drink green tea may stay more agile and independent than their peers over time, according to a Japanese study that covered thousands of people. Green tea contains antioxidant chemicals that may help ward off the cell damage that can lead to disease. Researchers have […]
Exercise as Housecleaning for the Body
When ticking off the benefits of physical activity, few of us would include intracellular housecleaning. But a new study suggests that the ability of exercise to speed the removal of garbage from inside our body’s cells may be one of its most valuable, if least visible, effects. In the new […]
Great Workouts in an Hour (or Less!)
SUMMARY: What type of workout should you be doing? Cardio or strength training? Supersets or high intensity interval training? How often do you work your abs? Fitness instructor Lisa Corsello gives you an easy formula to create an effective, personalized workout that takes an hour or less. As a fitness professional, […]
Age-Related Memory Loss More Common in Men
WEDNESDAY, January 25, 2012 — Men in their 70s and 80s may be more likely than women of the same age to develop the memory loss and cognitive problems that often heraldAlzheimer’s disease, a new study has found. In the study, which appears in the journal Neurology, Mayo Clinic researchers examined […]
The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less
Are you a maximiser or a satisficer? There are two types of decision-makers. Satisficers (yes, “satisfiers” is a word) make a decision once their criteria are met; when they find the hotel or the pasta sauce that has the qualities they want, they’re satisfied. Maximizers want to make the best […]
Study Links Immigrating at Young Age and Higher Risk of Psychosis
Source: NY Times. A new study has found that among immigrants, younger age at the time of migration predicts a higher incidence of psychotic disorders. The study, published last month in The American Journal of Psychiatry, was conducted from 1997 to 2005 in The Hague, Netherlands, where there are […]
INFOGRAPHIC: Why You Should Get More Sleep
Getting up early is a common trait among CEOs, but don’t get carried away. Not getting enough sleep can lead to weight gain, cancer and other adverse consequences described in the following infographic (via Barry Ritholtz). And 93% of people don’t get enough sleep. Although the infographic is effectively an ad for […]
Exercise Hormone May Fight Obesity and Diabetes
Source: The New York Times A newly discovered hormone produced in response to exercise may be turning people’s white fat brown, a groundbreaking new study suggests, and in the process lessening their susceptibility to obesity, diabetes and other health problems. The study,published on Wednesday in Nature and led by researchers at […]
INFOGRAPHIC: This Is How Women Are Staying Fit Without Ever Going To The Gym
Women are flocking from gyms in droves these days and it’s never been better for their wallet. A poll by beauty and lifestyle site Total Beauty revealed 79 percent of women don’t even have a gym membership. But that doesn’t mean ladies are couch surfing and gorging on 100-calorie packs of Oreos instead. […]