A new study found risk factors for heart disease and stroke were higher among adults who said they experienced childhood abuse and varied by race and gender. However, those who described their family life as well-managed and had family members involved in their lives during childhood were less likely to have increased cardiovascular risk factors… Continue reading Childhood Abuse and High Cholesterol
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Recognizing Elder Abuse
Approximately one in 10 older people living in the United States has experienced physical, sexual, psychological or financial abuse or neglect, according to the National Center on Elder Abuse. To understand how to keep your elderly loved ones safe, whether in your care or in the care of others, Patricia Speck, DNSc, a board-certified family… Continue reading Recognizing Elder Abuse
Positive Well-Being and Optimism Can Improve Overall Heart Health
Maintaining positive thoughts and feelings through intervention programs can help patients achieve better overall outcomes when it comes to their cardiovascular health, according to a review paper published in September 2018 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. “We addressed how social environment, psychological well-being and the effectiveness of intervention strategies can help… Continue reading Positive Well-Being and Optimism Can Improve Overall Heart Health
It’s OK When You’re Not OK: A Look at Emotional Resilience
Research on how adults deal with adversity has been dominated by studies claiming the most common response is uninterrupted, stable psychological functioning. In other words, this research suggests that most adults are essentially unfazed by major life events such as the loss of a loved one. These provocative findings have also received widespread attention in… Continue reading It’s OK When You’re Not OK: A Look at Emotional Resilience
Exercise DVDs May Not Be Healthy
Using fitness DVDs may seem like an ideal way to get into shape, but they could have a negative effect on you, according to new research. A study of 10 popular commercial exercise DVDs showed that the imagery in the fitness videos may be perpetuating and reinforcing hyper-sexualized and unrealistic body images, said Brad Cardinal,… Continue reading Exercise DVDs May Not Be Healthy