Energy Drinks Tied to Cardiac Changes

Energy Drinks Tied to Cardiac Changes – Study’s energy drink arm had higher change in corrected QT interval by Alexandria Bachert, Staff Writer, MedPage Today Drinking a high-volume energy drink was linked to more heart and blood pressure changes compared with a control drink containing the same amount of caffeine, according to a small crossover study […] Read More...

Go4Life from the National Institute on Aging at NIH

Be active at home! Exercise without leaving the house with free exercise videos from Go4Life. Visit the Go4Life YouTube channel for sample workouts that include endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility exercises. Looking for other indoor exercise options? Try activities like: Dancing Vacuuming, mopping, and dusting Yoga or tai chi Check out the Go4Life tipsheet […] Read More...

World-first trial shows improving diet can treat major depression

A new trial from Deakin University has shown for the first time that improving diet quality can treat major depression. Director of Deakin’s Food and Mood Centre Professor Felice Jacka said the results of her team’s new study offered a possible new treatment approach to depression, one of the world’s most prevalent and costly medical […] Read More...

Eating more fruits, vegetables boosts psychological well-being in just 2 weeks

Fruits and vegetables are a pivotal part of a healthful diet, but their benefits are not limited to physical health. New research finds that increasing fruit and vegetable consumption may improve psychological well-being in as little as 2 weeks. Study leader Dr. Tamlin Conner, of the Department of Psychology at the University of Otago in […] Read More...

Eating hot red chili peppers may help us live longer

New research brings some good news for lovers of spicy foods, after finding that eating hot red chili peppers might help to extend lifespan. A study of more than 16,000 people in the United States revealed that individuals who consumed red chili peppers had a lower risk of death from all causes over an average […] Read More...

Chewing your food could protect against infection

“Chew your food!” This is a phrase likely to have been heard by many of us during childhood. According to a new study, we would be wise to take that advice. Researchers have found that chewing food prompts the release of an immune cell that can protect against infection. The study, recently published in the […] Read More...

Natural Remedies for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that greatly reduces a person’s quality of life, and can cause disability and premature death. It affects an estimated 1.5 million people in the United States, and more women have it than men. To understand the natural remedies for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), it is important to know what the […] Read More...

Diet drinks not ‘diet’ after all

From soft drinks to white bread, almost everything on the menu seems to contain sugar. Although “diet” drinks have been promoted as a healthful alternative to sugar-sweetened beverages, researchers now argue this is not the case. Diet drinks may not promote weight loss, a new review shows. There are currently numerous campaigns trying to raise […] Read More...

Do you need TLC?

If you’ve been diagnosed with one of the conditions below, many national health organizations recommend Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) such as diet and exercise as “first line” treatment. The Weight Loss 5×5® Program was designed for individuals who want to make these lifestyle changes to improve the quality of their lives. Click here to learn […] Read More...

Mediterranean diet prevents brain atrophy, study finds

Written by Ana Sandoiu Published: Thursday 5 January 2017 This page was printed from: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/315025.php Mounting evidence emphasizes the health benefits of a Mediterranean diet. New research suggests that the healthful diet helps to preserve brain volume in elderly adults. More and more studies seem to suggest that components of the Mediterranean diet, either […] Read More...

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