The saying “a dog is a man’s best friend” originated hundreds of years ago, but its sentiment continues today. Nearly 70 percent of U.S. households own a pet, according to the American Pet Products Association, with dogs and cats being the most popular. [Read more…]
Boost Your Health With a Pet
March 15, 2018 By Leave a Comment
New Evidence Finds Vitamins Are Often Unnecessary
February 20, 2018 By 1 Comment
Americans spend more than $36 billion a year on vitamins and nutritional supplements – all in the hopes for leading healthier lives. More than half of Americans take at least one vitamin a day, and millions take more than that. But do vitamins actually improve your health? [Read more…]
New Evidence Links Sugary Drinks and Obesity
February 8, 2018 By Leave a Comment
You have, no doubt, heard the statistics about obesity in the U.S: Nearly forty percent of adults and nineteen percent of youth are obese, the highest rate the country has ever seen, according to the most recent data from the National Center for Health Statistics. We hear all sorts of reasons why people gain weight such as too many sugary drinks, not enough physical activity, and a lack of access to healthy foods. [Read more…]
How The Flu Spreads
February 2, 2018 By Leave a Comment
It’s shaping up to be one of the worst flu seasons in recent history, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, which tracks the flu virus nationally. (This interactive map provides a visual of this year’s outbreak.) So far this season, 20 children have died from the flu, according to the CDC. [Read more…]
Is “Man-flu” a Real Phenomenon?
January 29, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Have you heard of the phenomenon of “man flu”—when a man suffering from a common cold or virus exaggerates the severity of his illness? While women may joke that “man flu” is a fabrication to score extra time on the couch, there is a cohort of scientists who hypothesize that it may be the real deal. Last month, a doctor and professor at Memorial University of Newfoundland in Canada took an in-depth look at actual research into “man flu.” [Read more…]
New Evidence Finds Dementia Treatments Fall Short
January 8, 2018 By Leave a Comment
More than 6 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, and that number is expected to grow significantly as the U.S. population ages. For decades, doctors across the globe have been looking for ways to strengthen aging brains and prevent dementia later in life. Researchers have tested a wide variety of treatments including exercise, “brain games” and medicine. [Read more…]
How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
January 3, 2018 By Leave a Comment
In less than two weeks, millions of Americans will resolve to improve themselves in some way in honor of the New Year. Some people will pledge to lose weight or exercise more. Others want to quit smoking or make better financial decisions. [Read more…]
What We Know About the Holiday Blues
December 15, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Regardless of one’s religious affiliation, the holiday season often inspires feelings of warmth, joy, and belonging. But for some people, this time of year can evoke feelings of loneliness, stress and anxiety. [Read more…]
Giving Is Good For You!
November 22, 2017 By Leave a Comment
If you head out shopping this weekend, you will likely see an iconic bell ringer, standing next to a basket or bucket to collect donations for a local charity.
On the whole, it’s a popular time of year for charitable donations. Some people make donations for tax purposes before the end of the calendar year. Others incorporate giving into Christmas traditions, or make an effort to spread some holiday cheer to those who are less fortunate. [Read more…]
How To Beat The Common Cold
November 16, 2017 By Leave a Comment
The season has arrived for running noses, sore throats and hacking coughs.
While typically not a life-threatening illness, the common cold is one of the most widespread diseases in the world and a leading cause of doctor visits and absenteeism from school and work. Beyond that, having a cold is just plain uncomfortable. So what does the evidence say about preventing and treating colds? [Read more…]
When Grandparents Raise Their Grandchildren
September 26, 2017 By Leave a Comment
More children are living with their grandparents than ever before in contemporary society. This phenomenon leads to a complex set of issues and outcomes for grandparents and the children for whom they care. [Read more…]
Is Breakfast the Most Important Meal?
September 13, 2017 By 1 Comment
For decades, common wisdom held that how much we eat and exercise determines our weight. As researchers learned more about the human body, they discovered that what people eat plays an important role in weight gain and loss. This led to a wide range of dietary recommendations that changed over time: Don’t eat fats. Avoid sugars. Eat protein at every meal. [Read more…]
