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Study: Positive outlook tied to good heart health
Be happy – it seems to be good for your heart. Scientists have long known that Type A personalities and people who are chronically angry, anxious or depressed have a higher risk of heart attacks. Now a Harvard review of the flip side of that psychology concludes that being upbeat and optimistic just may help [...]
Studies Question the Pairing of Food Deserts and Obesity
It has become an article of faith among some policy makers and advocates, including Michelle Obama, that poor urban neighborhoods are food deserts, bereft of fresh fruits and vegetables. But two new studies have found something unexpected. Such neighborhoods not only have more fast food restaurants and convenience stores than more affluent ones, but more [...]
Understanding what Stomach Ulcers are
This last week I had two patients come into the clinic with similar complaints. They were experiencing a burning sensation in their upper abdomen area (above the belly button) and pain when pressing just under their breast bone. Food and stress both made the pain worse and they had recently been experiencing nausea for no [...]
Study shows Sleep Deprivation leads to more Eating
While the sleep-deprived group ate the extra 549 calories daily, the comparison group actually ate about 143 fewer calories daily than usual. The researchers tracked how active each group was. “A lot of people assume if they are awake longer, they will move more and burn more calories,” Calvin tells WebMD. Not so, he found. [...]
Brain Tumors Linked to Dental X-Rays
New research has linked dental e-Rays to brain tumors. Meningioma has been linked to exorbitant dental X-rays, according to research done by the Yale School of Public Health. Meningioma is considered to be a rare disorder, according to the National Institute of Health. The study also shows that women are far more susceptible to the [...]
Study suggests breast cancer is clutch of 10 diseases
Scientists who conducted a major international study into the genetics of breast cancer say they can now classify the disease into 10 subtypes – a finding that points to more accurate, tailored treatment for individual patients in future. In research published in the journal Nature on Wednesday, a team led by scientists at the Cancer [...]
New Study : A Positive Attitude can help your Heart
New research shows having a positive attitude can help your heart. A Harvard School of Public Health study found people with a positive outlook at life had a lower risk of heart attack and stroke. The researchers looked at 200 people, and they found the ones who were optimistic tended to exercise more, eat healthier, [...]
Improve mental and emotional health by taking care of yourself
In order to maintain and strengthen your mental and emotional health, it’s important to pay attention to your own needs and feelings. Don’t let stress and negative emotions build up. Try to maintain a balance between your daily responsibilities and the things you enjoy. If you take care of yourself, you’ll be better prepared to [...]
Starvation, fasting, and low-calorie diets
Severely slashing calories leads to weight loss but the lost weight includes precious muscle mass and poses health risks — and most people end up regaining all the weight, plus some. “Rapid weight loss by critical calorie restriction causes water, some fat, and muscle loss, which ultimately decreases metabolism so the body needs fewer calories to survive,” [...]
Tips to eat healthier at Fast Food Restaurants
Make careful menu selections – pay attention to the descriptions on the menu. Dishes labeled deep-fried, pan-fried, basted, batter-dipped, breaded, creamy, crispy, scalloped, Alfredo, au gratin, or in cream sauce are usually high in calories, unhealthy fats, or sodium. Order items with more vegetables and choose leaner meats. Drink water with your meal. Soda is a huge [...]
