Researchers have found new correlations between a Mediterranean diet and healthy aging. Hallmarks of the Mediterranean diet, which has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, include: a variety of minimally processed whole grains and legumes as the staple food; plenty of a huge diversity of fresh vegetables consumed on a daily basis;… Continue reading Can A Mediterranean Diet Pattern Slow Aging?
Author: Jane Farrell
The Complex Link Between The Brain and Concussion
Although the connection between a hard hit to the head and a concussion seems straightforward, in fact the linkage is anything but simple, according to new research. The finding, from investigators at Stanford University, was reported in Physical Review Letters. Combining data recorded from football players with computer simulations of the brain, a team working… Continue reading The Complex Link Between The Brain and Concussion
Heart Disease, Stroke Less Widespread among Foreign-Born vs. U.S.-Born Adults
Foreign-born adults living in the United States had a lower prevalence of coronary heart disease and stroke than U.S.-born adults in nationally representative data spanning 2006-2014, according to new research in Journal of the American Heart Association, the Open Access Journal of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control… Continue reading Heart Disease, Stroke Less Widespread among Foreign-Born vs. U.S.-Born Adults
Doctors Not Giving Enough Preconception Counseling to Diabetic Women
Too few diabetic women of childbearing age are not getting the recommended preconception counseling, according to a new study. The findings will be presented at Not enough women of childbearing age who have diabetes are receiving the recommended preconception counseling, a new study suggests. The findings will be presented in a poster at ENDO 2018,… Continue reading Doctors Not Giving Enough Preconception Counseling to Diabetic Women
Genetic Testing and Cardiovascular Surgery
Using genetic testing to inform which blood thinner to use following a procedure to open narrowed blood vessels resulted in significantly fewer complications among patients, according to new research in Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine, an American Heart Association journal. In the United States, heart disease is the leading cause of death, and stroke is… Continue reading Genetic Testing and Cardiovascular Surgery
Don’t Have A Partner? That Doesn’t Mean No Sex
Just because you’re not coupled up doesn’t mean your days (or nights) of sexual activity are over. As any female health professional will tell you, orgasms are beneficial. They’re heart healthy, count as cardio, and they’re good for your mental health. Orgasms help keep our skin supple. They trigger the brain chemicals that make us… Continue reading Don’t Have A Partner? That Doesn’t Mean No Sex
Study Debunks Fears of Increased Pediatric Suicide Risk from Popular Flu Drug
The flu medication known as Tamiflu does not cause an increased suicide risk in pediatric patients, according to a new study published by researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago. But, the investigators said, there is still a need to be cautious about administering the medication. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) originally… Continue reading Study Debunks Fears of Increased Pediatric Suicide Risk from Popular Flu Drug
The Four Biggest Meditation Myths
In the midst of our busy lives, daily meditation can be a powerful tool, by helping relax body and mind, while ultimately making your day more focused and productive. But there are many misapprehensions surrounding meditation: Often people don’t know how to approach it, feel too intimidated to try it or believe they couldn’t possibly… Continue reading The Four Biggest Meditation Myths
Screening mammography for women 40-49 detects more cancers compared with older age groups
When compared to the screening population ages 50 and over, screening mammography in women ages 40-49 detects 19.3% additional cancers at the expense of an overall 1.5% increase in callbacks and 0.1% in increased biopsies, according to a study to be presented at the 2018 annual meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS), set… Continue reading Screening mammography for women 40-49 detects more cancers compared with older age groups
Navigating The Health-Care System with MS
At the best of times, today’s healthcare system can seem like a confusing maze. With the added pressures of living with a chronic, unpredictable disease like multiple sclerosis (MS), accessing high quality, comprehensive care can feel even more challenging. The best place to start is with a clear understanding of diseases like MS, and the… Continue reading Navigating The Health-Care System with MS
Fitness Trackers Help Cardiac-Rehab Patients Maintain Exercise Goals
Using fitness trackers and call-in sessions with a health coach can help patients who have undergone heart surgery stick to their healthy routines, and even surpass them, according to new research from Duke Health. The analysis represents progress for patients who participate in cardiac rehab programs and typically do well during enrollment but tend to… Continue reading Fitness Trackers Help Cardiac-Rehab Patients Maintain Exercise Goals
On the Front Lines of Reproductive Research
Reproduction, a process that has from the beginning of time formed the very basis of life itself, is undergoing a profoundly magical change that may make it possible for two women to reproduce without needing male sperm and for two men to reproduce with a surrogate without needing her eggs. The implications are enormous. The… Continue reading On the Front Lines of Reproductive Research
5 Things to Know about Breast Implants
There’s more to breast implants than size. Here, the experts from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) share what other factors should be considered: Should I get breast implants? Are there alternatives? Will they need to be replaced? And if I decide to get implants, which are medical devices, there are even more questions.… Continue reading 5 Things to Know about Breast Implants
Top Cardiologist Disagrees with New Hypertension Guidelines
Last November, a panel of medical professionals issued guideline that redefine blood pressure readings. Now, one of the nation’s leading cardiologists is challenging them, saying that the lowered numbers may lead to unnecessarily aggressive blood pressure treatments. Robert A. Phillips, M.D., Ph.D., Houston Methodist Hospital’s chief medical officer, said that while patients at higher risk… Continue reading Top Cardiologist Disagrees with New Hypertension Guidelines
Job Interviews: What Not to Do
Acing an interview is an important step in landing a job, but it’s no easy feat, and your time to show yourself off is limited. According to a new CareerBuilder survey of hiring managers and human-resources professionals, around half of employers (49 percent) know within the first five minutes of an interview if a candidate… Continue reading Job Interviews: What Not to Do
How Memory Changes as We Get Older
It’s known that when it comes to memory proficiency, there are differences between younger and older adults. Now, though, researchers report that data from brain imaging can zero in to show the underlying causes for such memory deficits. The findings appeared in the journal Neuron. “At the fundamental level, we still understand very little about… Continue reading How Memory Changes as We Get Older
Fuel Your Body for A Better Workout Performance
Are you doing the workout that’s right for you, but still not seeing the results you’d like? That may be due to your nutrition. Filling the body with the right fuel can help improve the workout performance of busy adults, as well as the millions of young athletes who play organized sports. While overlooking pre-workout… Continue reading Fuel Your Body for A Better Workout Performance
Battling Youthful Bullying
Researchers are examining school bullying based on stigma – where a victim is attacked based on a characteristic like race, sexual orientation or gender – and the method that can be used to prevent this kind of bullying. “I became interested in this because we’re realizing that being bullied due to a stigmatized characteristic or… Continue reading Battling Youthful Bullying