February 24, 2020 by John Fernandez
Heart Valve Disease: Minimally Invasive Advances...
When it operates normally, the heart is a remarkably efficient organ, with...
‘Screen Time’ Impact Tied to Physical, Mental...
Yet another new study is shedding light on being addicted to digital devices — whether it’s your smartphone, tablet, laptop or computer. And like other...
January 31, 2019 / 3 min read
Top 10 Questions for ‘Dr. Google’ Answered
According to the top health-related searches on Google, people were most curious about the keto diet, ALS and endometriosis in 2018. That’s just a few...
January 3, 2019 / 4 min read
Roundup: Average Weight of U.S. Adults Increasing;...
Average Weight for U.S. Adults Increases, BMIs Near ‘Obesity’ Level, CDC Reports. On average, U.S. adults are getting heavier as the obesity epidemic forges on,...
December 28, 2018 / 3 min read
Roundup: Florida’s Health Ranking; Opioid vs. Placebo...
Report: Florida’s Overall Health Ranking is Up, But Obesity Rate Also Climbs The good news: Florida jumped three places, from No. 32 to No. 29,...
December 21, 2018 / 4 min read
Lifelong Benefits of Exercise: Can 75 Be...
As part of a new major study of lifelong exercisers, researchers have found that those in their mid-70s who have been active for most of...
December 13, 2018 / 3 min read
Roundup: Strength-Building vs. Cardio; No Honey for...
Strength Building Exercises Could Benefit Heart Health More than Aerobics, Study Finds While both aerobic activity and strength-building exercises are very beneficial to overall health,...
November 23, 2018 / 4 min read
‘Move More, Sit Less’: U.S. Updates Exercise...
For the first time in 10 years, the U.S. government has updated its minimum exercise guidelines to help adults, and their kids, achieve the many...
November 20, 2018 / 3 min read
Roundup: Energy Drinks Constrict Blood Vessels; Coffee’s...
Energy Drinks Can Narrow Blood Vessels 90 Minutes After Consumption, Researchers Find An estimated one-third of teens between 12 and 17 years old drink so-called...
November 9, 2018 / 3 min read
Roundup: High or Low BMIs are Unhealthy,...
Both Too High or Too Low BMI Levels Linked to Early Death From Range of Diseases, New Research Finds A higher risk of heart disease...
November 2, 2018 / 4 min read
Roundup: Adult Flu Vaccinations Decline; Oral Hygiene...
CDC: Last Season’s Adult Flu Vaccination Rate Was Lowest in Years Just over 37 percent of U.S. adults got their flu shot during the 2017–18...
October 26, 2018 / 4 min read
