Thursday, December 31, 2015
Ask Well: Should You Filter Your Water?
Although municipal tap water is regulated and most utilities stay within legally mandated limits on certain contaminants, some of the limits may be too lenient, a research analyst says.
This Is Your Year To Get into The Best Shape of Your Life!
The Dangerously Fit 6-Week Body Challenge kicks off on February 6th… this is the program that has transformed the lives and bodies of more Sydneysiders than any other fitness program. This comprehensive body transformation program includes a complete training system, unlimited access to all our Sydney boot camps, nutrition plans and the support from my […]
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Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Psychotherapy May Have Lasting Benefits for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Cognitive therapy, hypnotherapy, mindfulness, behavioral therapy and dynamic psychotherapy all showed benefits against the symptoms of I.B.S.
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Ask Well: Is Mild Cognitive Impairment Reversible?
Depending on its cause, mild cognitive impairment is potentially reversible.
Monday, December 28, 2015
Posture Affects Standing, and Not Just the Physical Kind
Slouching can have ill effects on body and state of mind. But with some solid effort, and sometimes exercises, muscular imbalances can be corrected.
Saturday, December 26, 2015
Online Body Transformation Program Special Offer
Pack on a few pounds over the Xmas Holidays? Feeling sluggish, bloated and out of Shape? Looking for a solution that will melt away the unwanted fat in 6 weeks or less? As part of our ‘New Year New You’ Special Promotion we’re offering the First 10 People to register for our Online 6 Week Body […]
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Friday, December 25, 2015
Valeant Chief Is Hospitalized With Pneumonia
J. Michael Pearson has been struggling to reassure investors as Valeant faces concerns about its pricing and distribution policies for its drugs.
The Weekly Health Quiz: Avocados, Drunken Driving and a Gay Ban
Test your knowledge of this week's health news.
Thursday, December 24, 2015
Rich, White and Refusing Vaccinations
The people most likely to refuse to have their children vaccinated tend to be white, well-educated and affluent, researchers report.
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
Traditional Toys May Beat Gadgets in Language Development
Research suggests that some gadgets can make parents less likely to engage in meaningful give-and-take with their children.
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Can You Be ‘Fat but Fit’?
Normal weight men, no matter what their level of fitness, were at lower risk of premature death than obese men in the highest one-quarter for fitness.
Monday, December 21, 2015
Turning Your Smartphone into a Breathalyzer
An at-home drinking experiment, complete with state trooper, showed a variance in numbers, especially compared with a law enforcement device.
Sunday, December 20, 2015
Friday, December 18, 2015
The Weekly Health Quiz: Presidents, Preventing Colds and Liquor
Test your knowledge of this week's health news.
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Love on the Hospital Walls
I admire the creativity, the support, the love that I see on the walls of my patient's rooms. I get to appreciate my patients from the time before they were sick, and I can also see what they are trying to return to.
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Choosing Antibiotics Over Surgery for Appendicitis
Antibiotics may work as well as surgery for children with uncomplicated appendicitis.
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Tuesday, December 15, 2015
ADHD Patients' Brain Scans Showed This
But more research is needed before scans could be used to diagnose disorder, experts say
Ask Well: How Often Should You Get Dental X-Rays?
Although X-rays expose people to radiation, the risk of dental X-rays is low and dropping, as manufacturing companies work to reduce dosage.
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In Age of Digital Records, Paper Still Carries Weight
Amid the proliferation of technology, and passwords, a backup plan is as close as the print key.
Monday, December 14, 2015
Friday, December 11, 2015
The Weekly Health Quiz: An Unusual Transplant in Men, TV and Hawaii
Test your knowledge of this week's health news.
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Tylenol Is Ineffective Against Flu Symptoms
Tylenol had no discernible effect on reducing fever or other symptoms of flu, researches found.
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
False Positive Breast Tests Tied to Increased Cancer Risk
Women with a false-positive mammogram or breast biopsy result have an increased risk of breast cancer over the next 10 years compared with those with a true negative result, a new report has found.
Monday, December 7, 2015
Overweight at 18 and at Greater Risk for Sudden Death
Women who were overweight at age 18 are at increased risk for sudden cardiac death, no matter what their current weight is, a new study reports.
Sunday, December 6, 2015
Saturday, December 5, 2015
Think Like a Doctor: Limp as a Baby Solved
Readers solve the real-life case of a 28-year-old woman who had a long history of abdominal pain and constipation who suddenly started having seizures and hallucinations.
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Thursday, December 3, 2015
Living With Cancer: Hurry Up and Wait
Hurrying up to wait is, of course, the fate of most patients. But for cancer patients, waiting entails being enveloped in heightened fears about harmful protocols and the difficulty of eradicating or containing the disease.
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
The Best 150-Calorie Snacks For After Your Workout
Just as important as it is to fuel up before you exercise, don't forget to eat a little something once your workout is complete. Your body needs a combo of protein and carbs to build and repair muscle and quickly recharge lost energy. Don't go overboard and consume so many calories that it cancels out the ones you burned while sweating it out. Here are some ideas for post-workout snacks, all under 150 calories.
- Half a medium apple smeared with a mixture of two ounces of vanilla Greek yogurt, half a tablespoon of peanut butter, and a quarter teaspoon of cinnamon and topped with sliced grapes: 151 calories
- Four ounces low-fat cottage cheese (82 calories) mixed with three-quarters cup fresh blueberries (63 calories): 145 calories
- One extrasmall apple (53 calories) with one tablespoon peanut butter (94 calories): 147 calories
- 20 baby carrots (70 calories) with two tablespoons hummus (70 calories): 140 calories
- One organic mozzarella cheese stick (80 calories) and 20 grapes (68 calories): 148 calories
- 5.3-ounce container organic vanilla Greek yogurt (110 calories) and seven cherries (36 calories): 146 calories
- One small banana (89 calories) with eight raw almonds (55 calories): 144 calories
- Eight ounces organic low-fat chocolate milk (150 calories) or eight ounces Silk Chocolate Soymilk (120 calories)
- Half a Kind Dark Chocolate Nuts and Sea Salt Bar (100 calories) and eight medium strawberries (31 calories): 131 calories
- Trail mix made with 18 peanuts (97 calories) and a mini box of raisins (45 calories): 142 calories
- Three-quarters cup shelled edamame: 150 calories
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Slowed Walking in Seniors: Alzheimer's Danger?
Study found higher levels of beta amyloid in brains of those who didn't move as fast as their peers
Paul Ryan Pushes Changes in Mental Health Care After Colorado Shooting
The speaker urged lawmakers to “do more” to protect people after the deadly shooting last week at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado.
The Close Ties Between Exercise and Beer
Two new studies suggest that exercise may well influence when and how much people drink — and that the interplay might be a good thing.
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Negative News May Alter Statin Users’ Behavior
News stories that focus on the risks or adverse effects of statin drugs may lead people to stop taking the medicines, and probably contribute to increases in heart attacks and deaths.
Research Group Funded by Coca-Cola to Disband
Public health authorities said that the group’s mission was to play down the link between soft drinks and obesity.
Ask Well: The Laxative Effect of Prunes
Both prunes and prune juice have a laxative effect that is not entirely understood, but may be caused by the presence of sugar alcohol called sorbitol.
Minorities Get Less Pain Treatment in E.R.
Researchers found that although white and black patients reported severe pain with the same frequency, one group was likelier to receive medication.
Over-the-Counter Medicines’ Benefits and Dangers
Nonprescription drugs are convenient, but they can be overused or used for the wrong purpose.
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