How Exercise Can Help Depression in Kids
Source: Time By Alice Park Exercise isn’t a cure for depression, but being active has been shown to alleviate some symptoms of depression in both teens and adults. Depending on the […]
Exercise Keeps the Brain Young: Study
Source: Time By Alexandra Sifferlin Exercise can combat cognitive decline, according to the results of a new study. Older adults who did high amounts of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity had a 36% […]
Even with one cigarette a day, odds of early death are higher
By Reuters – Dec 06,2016 – JORDAN TIMES Photo courtesy of lifescript.com Smokers who go through much less than a pack of cigarettes a day still have a higher risk of an early death than non-smokers, a new study suggests. “There is no safe level of cigarette smoking,” […]
These 3 Sports Will Help You Live Longer
Source: Time By Alice Park Being active is good for you on so many levels, from keeping the heart in shape to improving blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Exercise […]
Big Soda-Funded Studies Don’t Often Link Drinks to Obesity
Source: Time By Alexandra Sifferlin When studies are funded by the beverage industry, they are less likely to find a link between sugary drinks and obesity and type 2 diabetes, according to a new report. A team of researchers from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) looked at 60 studies […]
This Type of Exercise Can Help Ward Off Alzheimer’s
Source: Time By Amanda MacMillan Strength training is good for more than just staying in shape You probably know that exercise is a great way to keep your brain healthy as […]
How Being Overweight May Affect Memory
Source: Time By Amanda MacMillan Want to stay sharp well into old age? Keep an eye on your waistline, suggests a recent study from the University of Arizona. Having a higher body mass index (BMI) can negatively impact brain functioning in older adults, researchers say, and there’s evidence that inflammation is […]
Soda and Snack Food Companies Welcomed at Nutrition Conference
Source: Time BY Alexandra Sifferlin Once again, processed food companies will be at a major nutrition expo in Boston Updated On the weekend starting October 15, thousands of registered dietitians and […]
Limit to human life may be 115 (ish)
Epigraph: It is Allah Who created you in a state of weakness, and after weakness gave strength; then, after strength, caused weakness and old age. He creates what He pleases. […]
Exercise helps you age better
Source: Time By Alice park There’s even more reason to exercise, especially as you get older. While study after study confirms the benefits of physical activity for the heart, mind and body, many older adults do not follow a regular exercise regimen. The findings of a new study may compel […]
Honey May Be a Natural Way to Beat Bacteria
Epigraph: And thy Lord has inspired the bee, saying, ‘Make thou houses in the hills and in the trees and in the trellises which they build. ‘Then eat of every […]
How Our Health-Care System Is Feeding the Obesity Epidemic
Source: Time By Bruce Lee Bruce Lee is an associate professor of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and executive director of the Global Obesity Prevention Center We must prioritize prevention Obesity in America is a staggering public health crisis, ravaging our population, hampering the quality […]
Why You Should Pay Attention to Your Body’s Internal Clock
Source: Time BY Michael J. Breus Dr. Breus is a board-certified sleep specialist and the author of The Power of When When you do things is important to your health and wellness In our relentless quest to live healthier, happier, longer, more productive lives, we often overlook a powerful tool that’s […]
Long daytime naps are ‘warning sign’ for type-2 diabetes
Source: BBC Napping for more than an hour during the day could be a warning sign for type-2 diabetes, Japanese researchers suggest. They found the link after analysing observational studies […]
7 Surprising Benefits of Exercise
Source: Time By Mandy Oaklander You probably have a vague sense that exercise is good for you—and you’ve probably heard that it’s “healthy for the heart.” But if you’re like most […]
24-hour service to treat sun, heatstroke victims during Haj
MOHAMMED RASOOLDEEN | Published — Thursday 1 September 2016 A Saudi security guard sprays water over pilgrims to cool them down as they walk back to their tents after casting stones at Jamarrat pillars, a ritual that symbolises the stoning of Satan, during the annual pilgrimage, known as the hajj, […]
9 Healthy Snacks That Prevent Overeating
Source: Time By Markham Heid Some experts say the whole concept of “healthy snacking” is an oxymoron. The human body, they argue, wasn’t built to accommodate the average American’s habit […]
Being overweight ‘ages people’s brains’
Source: BBC The brains of overweight people look “10 years older” than those of leaner peers, a study has found. Brains naturally lose white matter – the part of the […]
Fish Oil Has Benefits After a Heart Attack: Study
Source: Time By Alice Park A new study provides clues about how omega-3 fatty acids can slow or even prevent damage from a heart attack Many heart doctor will tell you that one of the best ways to keep your heart healthy is to include more healthy oils, such asomega-3 […]
Staying healthy without antibiotics
Lisa Kaaki, lisa.kaaki@arabnews.com | Published — Friday 29 July 2016 Only a few decades ago, antibiotics were considered to be wonder drugs because they worked so well to cure deadly diseases. Recently, Lord Jim O’Neil who led the Review on Antimicrobial Resistance admitted that a campaign was needed to stop […]