Tips for overcoming holiday anxiety and stress. The holidays offer plenty of reasons to be stressed out and anxious — the gifts you haven’t wrapped, the pile of cookie exchange invites, the office parties. But for many, the biggest source… Read more ›
Ideal Protein Diet Takes Scientific Approach To Weight Loss [Source: 2 KDKA Pittsburgh] PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Have you noticed our shrinking waistlines in our newsroom? Seven people here at KDKA-TV have lost significant weight and they’re all on the same… Read more ›
Study Highlights: – Walking can lower risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes as much as running. – The more people walked or ran each week, the more their health benefits increased. Researchers analyzed 33,060 runners in the… Read more ›
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released a new food pyramid, which breaks food categories into a spectrum to emphasize variety. Exercise was introduced as a component of the food pyramid, and 12 individualized intake profiles were added. Adults should be… Read more ›
Mother Teresa, who devoted her life to service to the poor, referred to loneliness as “the most terrible poverty.” The loss of a close friend or loved one, a move to a new area, retirement — these are just a… Read more ›
You know core exercises are good for you — but do they have a place in your fitness routine? A strong core — the muscles around your trunk and pelvis — helps prevent injuries and allows you to enjoy physical… Read more ›
It may seem like it’s too early to start talking cold and flu season. After all, the last day of summer is not until Sept. 21. But “the sooner you get a flu immunization, the sooner it starts working for… Read more ›
HPV Vaccines are most effective and recommended for preteen girls and boys before they become sexually active with another person. HPV vaccines are given as a series of three shots over 6 months to protect against HPV infection and the… Read more ›
At last, the first warm days of spring! Time to open the windows, pack away the winter coats, get out in the garden — and head to the pharmacy to stock up on allergy medications. If you greet the arrival… Read more ›
Acids are mostly used for home cleaning and certainly your stomach is not your kitchen sink. The theory is that some foods, like meat, wheat, refined sugar, and processed foods, cause your body to produce acid, which is bad for… Read more ›
A new study suggests light alcohol consumption during the first trimester is linked to a higher risk of bearing a preterm or unexpectedly small baby, even if expectant mothers keep within the government-recommended limit of two units a week. In… Read more ›
Need another reason to maintain a healthy body mass? Obesity carries with it many health risks, such as cardiovascular disease, pre-diabetes and many types of cancer. But now, a new study has found a link between obesity in adolescent girls… Read more ›
New studies suggest that both short and long-term periods of bullying can have serious consequences for adolescents’ physical and mental health. A survey of more than 4000 children when they were in 5th, 7th, and 10th grades showed that those… Read more ›
According to the Surgeon General, active smokers have a 30% to 40% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared with nonsmokers. This new data was just published in the Surgeon General’s 50-year anniversary report on smoking – The Health… Read more ›
Colds are the most common infectious diseases shared by Americans and are triggered by hundreds of different viruses, rather than bacteria; colds are usually spread by hand-to-hand contact between people, or by touching objects that harbor the opportunistic pathogens, more… Read more ›
Protect and Winterize Your Hands, Lips and Feet It’s officially Winter… and its Cold! Now is the time to think about “winterizing” your skin. Skin often gets dry and itchy in the winter due to a number of factors such… Read more ›
Even doctors like me don’t always look forward to our routine physicals, but they are truly one of the best ways to safeguard our health. Use my personal tips to be proactive about your health and get the most out… Read more ›
Diabetes is a group of diseases characterized by high blood glucose levels that result from defects in the body’s ability to produce and/or use insulin. Familiarize yourself with the risks, causes, symptoms, and treatments for this increasingly common disease. How… Read more ›
I want to share 4 foods that accelerate aging and weight gain. One way to speed the aging process is to spend all day baking in the sun – like many people do in the Summer months. But even without… Read more ›
Carole Baggerly is the founder director of GrassrootsHealth. Her organization’s mission is to increase awareness about vitamin D and the crucial role it plays in many aspects of your health. Carole is on the cutting edge of vitamin D research,… Read more ›
Needing to go more than eight times a day or waking up in the night to go to the bathroom could mean you’re drinking too much and/or too close to bedtime. Or it could signal a health problem. Causes of… Read more ›
Experts say excess fat around the midsection, including the kidneys and liver, is a key risk factor for pre-diabetes and diabetes, but a nutrition expert can provide a specialized diet and exercise plan to control glucose and prevent or even… Read more ›
By Mayo Clinic staff Exercise: 7 benefits of regular physical activity You know exercise is good for you, but do you know how good? From boosting your mood to improving your sex life, find out how exercise can improve your… Read more ›
Featuring: Green Tea – Guzzle green tea to feel full between meals. Chockfull of a phytonutrient called EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), green tea increases the hormone responsible for making you feel satiated. Drinking green tea daily has long-term benefits as well.… Read more ›
A growing lineup of scientific studies demonstrate that consuming high-fructose corn syrup is the fastest way to trash your health. It is now known without a doubt that sugar in your food, in all it’s myriad of forms, is taking… Read more ›
Head Lice – A common concern for mothers of school-age children The head louse (plural, lice) is scientifically known as Pediculus humanus capitis, and an infestation with head lice is medically known as Pediculosis capitis. Head lice are obligate parasites.… Read more ›
Featuring: Chia Seeds – Add chia seeds to your diet and you will soon begin to see the results. They are a true superfood, a powerhouse of nutrition. Most people soon notice an increase in energy, clearer thinking and a calmer, happier… Read more ›
