New Studies: E-books Hurt Sleep; Belly Fat...
Certain types of electronic books (e-readers) can make it harder to fall asleep. A new study finds that belly fat...
December 26, 2014
Keep the Beat: Heart Health During the...
The number of heart-related deaths in the U.S. increases by 5 percent during the December and New Year holidays. With...
December 17, 2014
Sugar Shock: How Sweet Drinks Harm Health
Sodas, juices, sports drinks and other sugary liquids typically represent one-half of the daily calories Americans consume. In addition to...
December 3, 2014
Top 5 Exercise Excuses (Plus Solutions)
Many people who need to start a program of aerobics or strength-training, or both, just don’t get around to it....
November 25, 2014
Smokeout: Reclaim Your Health by Quitting Now
Tobacco use is still the single-largest "preventable cause of disease and premature death in the United States," says the American...
November 19, 2014
Blood Pressure vs. Heart Rate: Learn the...
There are many misconceptions regarding BP and heart rate readings, primarily because the two are usually taken simultaneously by most...
October 20, 2014
Running 5 Minutes a Day Has Long-Term...
The recent study's conclusion says that running even five to 10 minutes a day at speeds of less than 6...
September 30, 2014
Top 5 Steps to Healthy Aging
Primary care physicians are increasingly providing an aging population with "wellness and prevention" guidelines so that these patients can remain...
September 24, 2014
Age and Calcium in Arteries Determine Heart...
Coronary artery calcium is best at predicting a lower risk of heart attacks, even in individuals who are considered to...
September 22, 2014
Heart, Brain Health Linked in Older Women
A recent study revealed that postmenopausal women with heart disease were at higher risk for dementia.
September 17, 2014
