Blog Profile / Health Goes Strong
| URL : | http://www.healthgoesstrong.com/ | |
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| Filed Under: | Health | |
| Posts on Regator: | 1324 | |
| Posts / Week: | 9 | |
| Archived Since: | July 19, 2010 | |
Blog Post Archive
Should You Cut Down on Salt?
We've all been told many times to cut down on salt intake in order to lower our risk of cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure. But a new report from the Institute of Medicine suggests that cutting down on salt might not be the best course. Show More Summary
Pets and Health: Benefits of Pet Ownership
If you've tried meditation but had trouble getting into the zone, I feel your distraction. I can't sit still, block all my random thoughts and focus on my breathing either. But put a purring cat in my lap while I stroke its fur and I'm in nirvana. Show More Summary
Angelina Jolie's Double Mastectomy
Angelina Jolie can make headlines just by showing a little leg on the red carpet. She is arguably one of the most famous women in the world – largely because of her extraordinary beauty. That's why I think it took a special kind of courage...Show More Summary
More Teens Texting and Driving
If your teen is a texting addict and a driver, you need to know about a scary study from the Centers for Disease Control. CDC researchers found that nearly half of all teens who responded to a national survey admitted that they texted while driving. Show More Summary
The Seasonal Medicine Cabinet: 5 Products You Should Keep In Your Medicine Cabinet This Spring and Summer
As the seasons change from cold to warm, you are more likely to be outdoors, which is great but it also means new problems to watch out for. read more
Pets and Heart Health
Are you a pet owner? If so, the American Heart Association thinks you may be doing something to improve your health without even realizing it. The group recently published a statement in its journal Circulation that pet ownership, particularly dog ownership, is associated with a lower risk of heart disease. read more
Sleep Problems and Prostate Cancer
Getting a good night's sleep could lower your risk of prostate cancer, according to a new study. Icelandic and American researchers looked the sleep patterns of more than 2,000 men. They found a higher risk of prostate cancer in those men whose sleep was disturbed by difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Show More Summary
Brain Health: How Exercise Can Help
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Nutrition Education vs Healthy Eating Habits
Americans have received a lot more nutrition education than is evident by looking at what we eat. Thanks to a number of successful campaigns by the food industry and government-issued healthy eating guidelines, we have had the chance to learn what's in our food and why it's good for us, even if we don't always put it into practice. Show More Summary
Don't Shop for Food When You're Hungry
As summer rapidly approaches, many of us are worried about how we will look on the beach. That means a hurried search for weight loss tips. Researchers at Cornell University are on the case, with some advice in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine on how to avoid giving in to a momentary temptation to indulge in calorie-laden food. Show More Summary
Meet the 6 Semifinalists of our $10,000 “Live Healthier, Live Better!” Contest
We midlifers have to work hard at staying fit. But many of us put off getting in shape. And yet often, as we get older, something suddenly inspires us to live healthier and stronger. It could be a new romance or friendship, a new hobby or passion, an unexpected illness or accident. Or maybe it's a new grandchild. read more
Cell Phone Apps for Your Health
The cell phone apps I use the most aren't built to achieve lofty goals—other than email the app icons I tap on the most are weather, maps and social media. But while the first generation of apps was aimed at making our lives easier, there's a new crop of health apps that promise to make our bodies healthier. Show More Summary
Cancer and Family: Advice to Mothers With Cancer
Mothers with cancer have carry addtional burdens when raising a family. With Mother's Day approaching, a widow with breast cancer offers advice as well as encouragement. What is it like to be battling breast cancer while raising a family? read more
Focus on Healthy Eating Habits, Not Superfoods
If you follow nutrition news as closely as I do, you might be convinced that eating certain foods can cure cancer. Not only that, the top superfoods promise they can do everything from prevent acne to reverse aging. If your hearing isn't impaired, this should sound too good to be true. Show More Summary
Suicide Rate Rising Among Middle-Aged Adults
It's not unusual to be uncomfortable talking about mental health issues, but a new study from the Centers for Disease Control shows that silence could be deadly. The study found that suicide rates among middle-aged adults rose nearly 30 percent from 1999 to 2010. Show More Summary
To Boost Immunity, Get Your Vitamin D Levels Up
Over the past few years multiple studies have come out linking low vitamin D levels to a list of health issues, including cancer and autoimmune disease, and some health experts recommend taking vitamin D3 supplements to boost immunity. Show More Summary
A Warning About Prescription Sleep Medications
Many of us have trouble sleeping and turn to prescription medications for help. But that could be a big problem, especially if you are older and female, according to a new study from the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Show More Summary
Women, Smoking, and Colon Cancer
I smoked for nearly two decades, starting in high school, and am happy that I quit many years ago and haven't picked up a cigarette since. However, the temptation is always there – which makes me constantly on the lookout for new research on the risks of smoking. read more
Mediterranean Diet Could Prevent Age-Related Memory Issues
It's well established that eating the way they do along the Mediterranean is good for your heart, and some past research has indicated that when people eat this way it can reduce the severity of memory issues as they age. read more