Stressed-out workers less likely to stick with wellness centers
Asking people who join a gym, fitness or wellness center just one short question about their stress level can identify those who are at risk of health problems and poor health habits, according to a...
View ArticleNew research examines health behavior in long-term relationships
Women bear the brunt of being the health police in heterosexual marriages, but gay and lesbian couples are more likely to mutually influence each other's health habits for better or for worse. The...
View ArticleStudy examines the relationship between marriage and alcohol
New research examining relationships and the use of alcohol finds that while a long-term marriage appears to curb men's drinking, it's associated with a slightly higher level of alcohol use among...
View ArticleExtra pounds linked to rheumatoid arthritis risk in women
(HealthDay)—Overweight and obese women are at increased risk for rheumatoid arthritis, a new study suggests.
View ArticleHealthy doctors make healthy patients, study finds
Patients are more likely to follow preventive health practices like getting a flu shot or mammography if their doctors do likewise, researchers at the University of British Columbia and in Israel have...
View ArticleGene discovery offers new path for Alzheimer's research
A new gene variant has been linked to Alzheimer's disease, and this association is strongest among elderly blacks.
View ArticleCognitive decline with age is normal, routine—but not inevitable
If you forget where you put your car keys and you can't seem to remember things as well as you used to, the problem may well be with the GluN2B subunits in your NMDA receptors.
View ArticleNew medical conditions more likely to spark healthy changes among...
Better-educated middle-aged Americans are less likely to smoke and more apt to be physically active than their less-educated peers. They are also more inclined to make healthy changes—in general and in...
View ArticleHealthy lifestyles linked to extra schooling
Staying in school for longer increases a person's chance of leading a healthy life, a University of Melbourne study has determined.
View ArticleScientific review points to supplement users engaging in a pattern of healthy...
Dietary supplement users take these products as just one component of a larger effort to develop a healthier lifestyle, according to a newly published review in Nutrition Journal, a peer-reviewed...
View ArticleLandmark study examines Hispanic longevity paradox
(AP)—The government's largest study of Hispanics' health aims to answer why they live longer than other Americans, but the first results suggest that trend might be in jeopardy, especially among...
View ArticleReligion, spirituality influence health in different but complementary ways
Religion and spirituality have distinct but complementary influences on health, new research from Oregon State University indicates.
View ArticleKnowing genetic risk of cancer doesn't change behavior
(HealthDay)—Knowledge of genetic colorectal cancer (CRC) risk does not influence screening behavior, according to research published in the Oct. 21 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine.
View ArticleDiets of pregnant women contain harmful, hidden toxins
(Medical Xpress)—Pregnant women regularly consume food and beverages containing toxins believed to pose potential risks to developing fetuses, according to researchers at the University of California...
View ArticleMore than 28 cups of coffee a week may endanger health in under-55s
Nearly 400 million cups of coffee are consumed every day in America. Drinking large amounts of coffee may be bad for under-55s, according to a new study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings. A study of...
View ArticleDiabetes apps among top 10 doctors recommend to patients
(HealthDay)—Apps for managing diabetes and calculating the risk of cardiovascular disease are among the top 10 apps doctors recommend to their patients, according to researchers at Medical Economics.
View ArticleExercising with others helps college students reduce stress
College students who exercised vigorously for 20 minutes at least three days a week were less likely to report poor mental health and perceived stress, according to a study in the American Journal of...
View ArticleTracking exercise as vital sign associated with weight loss and better...
Asking patients about their exercise habits was associated with weight loss in overweight patients and improved glucose control for patients with diabetes, according to a recently published study in...
View ArticleDiet quality links old and young
Understanding how dietary habits are connected through the generations could have valuable benefits for community health, a new study shows.
View ArticleHealthy eating may reduce the risk of preterm delivery
A diet based on fruits and vegetables, whole grain products and some types of fish seems to reduce the risk of preterm delivery. This is the conclusion of a Nordic study on 66,000 pregnant Norwegian...
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