One of the best ways to manage type 2 diabetes is with a walking program. But it’s often hard to begin. Here, from the Diabetes Hands Foundation and AstraZeneca, is a program, EveryDay Steps, that can help you get started walking and keep going: Set a Goal – Before you begin, talk to your doctor… Continue reading EveryDay Steps to a Great Walking Program
Author: Jane Farrell
Secrets of a Stress-Free Coloring Hobby
Once upon a time, coloring books had large patterns and were meant only for little artists. Now, though, the grown-ups appear to have taken the market by storm. According to Nielsen Bookscan, 12 million adult coloring books were sold in the U.S. alone in 2015, and that figure is expected to increase this year. And… Continue reading Secrets of a Stress-Free Coloring Hobby
Avoiding Athlete’s Foot
Despite the name, athlete’s foot can happen to anyone. It is a common fungal infection that most people get from walking barefoot in moist, public places like a swimming pool deck or locker room. Athlete’s foot can result in flaky skin, cracking, and itchiness on the soles of the foot and between the toes. To… Continue reading Avoiding Athlete’s Foot
Physicians’ Attitude May Be Driving up Health Care Costs
Both public-health experts and politicians agree we need to deliver cost-effective, high-quality medical care. One of the things experts should be looking at, researchers say in a new paper, is “physicians’ belief that their actions or tools are more effective than they actually are [and that] can perpetuate unnecessary and costly care,” writes David J.… Continue reading Physicians’ Attitude May Be Driving up Health Care Costs
What If Your Retirement Money Hits Bottom?
Wall Street hasn’t been for the faint of heart lately. Jittery investors saw the volatile market play havoc with investment portfolios. But while the ups and downs may have created anguish for some, financial planner Bryan S. Slovon says he fielded few if any calls from nervous clients. And that’s the way it should be… Continue reading What If Your Retirement Money Hits Bottom?
Eight Out of 10 People Don’t Know How Much They’ll Need for Retirement
Nearly 80 per cent of workers underestimate how much they will need to save for their retirement, according to new research. Carried out by deVere Group, one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organizations, the study found that 78 per cent of all new, working age clients did not realize how much money they… Continue reading Eight Out of 10 People Don’t Know How Much They’ll Need for Retirement
6 Reasons that Community Living Is Independent Living
I’m rarely surprised when I hear someone say, “I will never move out of my house.” I hear that a lot. Very few people see community living as an option; they see it as a last resort. The thing most people fear as they age is losing their independence. Our culture perpetuates the myth that… Continue reading 6 Reasons that Community Living Is Independent Living
Even with Education, Obese Women Are at Risk of Depression
Even with higher education, women with a body mass index (BMI) of 30-34.9 (obese I) have double the risk of depression compared with women of normal weight and same educational attainment, according to a new study conducted by a sociologist at Rice University. The study was published in the journal Obesity Research and Clinical Practice.… Continue reading Even with Education, Obese Women Are at Risk of Depression
Stress Management Can Save Heart Patients’ Lives
Patients recovering from heart attacks or other heart trouble could cut their risk of another heart incident by half if they incorporate stress management into their treatment, according to research from Duke Health. The findings, published in the American Heart Association journal Circulation, are the result of a randomized clinical trial of 151 outpatients with… Continue reading Stress Management Can Save Heart Patients’ Lives
No Jokes, Please: Blondes Aren’t “Dumb”
The “dumb blonde” stereotype is simply wrong, according to a new national study of young baby boomers. The study of 10,878 Americans found that white women who said their natural hair color was blonde had an average IQ score within 3 points of brunettes and those with red or black hair. While jokes about blondes… Continue reading No Jokes, Please: Blondes Aren’t “Dumb”
How To Treat Skin Boils And Styes
It may be tempting to squeeze or pop a painful lump on your skin, but experts advise against it. The bump could be a boil – a pus-filled skin infection that occurs around a hair follicle or oil gland – or a stye if the lump is on your eyelid. According to dermatologists, squeezing a… Continue reading How To Treat Skin Boils And Styes
Lack of Computer Use Linked to Cognitive Decline
Researchers say that infrequent home computer use could be linked to cognitive decline. The finding was published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. The researchers, from the Oregon Health & Science University, have found a significant correlation between infrequent daily computer use and brain imaging signs commonly seen in early-stage Alzheimer’s patients. Using an MRI… Continue reading Lack of Computer Use Linked to Cognitive Decline
BPA: What You Need to Know
The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) acknowledges the interest that many consumers have in the safe use of Bisphenol A (BPA) in food packaging. FDA has performed extensive research and reviewed hundreds of studies about BPA’s safety. We reassure consumers that current approved uses of BPA in food containers and packaging are safe. Additional… Continue reading BPA: What You Need to Know
A New Treatment for Depression?
Researchers have discovered a chemical that could be an innovative tool to control depression, a severe and chronic psychiatric disease that affects 350 million people worldwide. The research, from the Bruce Hammock laboratory at the University of California, Davis, was published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, involves studies of an… Continue reading A New Treatment for Depression?
Get Your Barbecue Grill Ready for Spring
It has been a long, cold, harsh winter; but warmer temperatures are just around the corner, and thoughts are turning to warm afternoons in the backyard grilling juicy steaks, delicious hamburgers or seasonal vegetables. But you want to make sure you can get the most out of your grill. To make it last and improve… Continue reading Get Your Barbecue Grill Ready for Spring
The Diet Necklace That Hears What You Eat
Carrots and apples not only taste different. They make distinct sounds when chewed. This may seem like trivial knowledge, but it’s not in the laboratory of University at Buffalo computer scientist Wenyao Xu, who is creating a library that catalogues the unique sounds that foods make as we bite, grind and swallow them. The library… Continue reading The Diet Necklace That Hears What You Eat
New Guidelines on Prescribing Opioids
Editor’s Note: The abuse of prescription opioids is one of the most crucial public-health issues today. According to the latest statistics from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as many as one in four non-cancer patients who are prescribed painkillers in a primary-care setting is addicted to drugs. Every day, more than… Continue reading New Guidelines on Prescribing Opioids
Not All “Walking Calories” Are Equal
Walking is the most common exercise, and many walkers like to count how many calories are burned. But they may not be fight. It’s a little-known fact that the leading standardized equations used to predict or estimate walking energy expenditure — the number of calories burned — assume that one size fits all. The equations… Continue reading Not All “Walking Calories” Are Equal