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Are Paper Books Better Than E-Books for Sleep Cycle?

Are Paper Books Better Than E-Books for Sleep Cycle?

| December 23, 2014 Comment

Are Paper Books Better Than E-Books for Sleep Cycle? A study from Harvard Medical School shows that electronic readers utilizing LED technology interrupt people’s natural sleep cycles. Consider this news a win for proponents of reading traditionally at bedtime — that is, off of paper, not an electronic tablet. Researchers at Harvard Medical School released a study showing […]

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The Right Foods for Glaucoma

| September 10, 2014 Comment

A new study shows that eating the right foods can help reduce the risk for glaucoma and help people maintain their eyesight for a longer time. Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in adults, and is caused by an increased pressure in the eye which damages the lens of the eye. Glaucoma is treated […]

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Health Benefits of Potassium-Rich Foods for Older Women

| September 7, 2014 Comment

A new study shows the various health benefits of potassium-rich foods for older women. Potassium is known to reduce high blood pressure but whether it would also reduce the risk of stroke was not clear. Researchers at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, studied over 90,000 postmenopausal women and their intake of […]

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Alcohol and Depression

Alcohol and Depression

| August 12, 2014 Comment

Alcohol and Depression – That cocktail might seem like the answer to your depression, but alcohol and depression actually go hand in hand. Find out the dangers of alcohol and depression. Expert: Tammie Lee Demler, Pharm.D., BCPP Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist Transcript You might think that alcohol makes you feel more CAREFREE, less blue. But alcohol […]

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Intsant Noodles Linked to Metabolic Syndrome in Women

| July 9, 2014 Comment

Instant noodles have been linked to metabolic syndrome in women. A study showed that the easy, two-minute noodle meals can increase the risk in Korean women; men were not affected. Metabolic syndrome includes a whole host of medical conditions such as high blood pressure, high blood sugar, obesity, and high cholesterol, which can increase the […]

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Exercise Can Help Older Men with Hypertension

| May 13, 2014 Comment

A study of over 2,100 elderly men with hypertension found that those with the highest levels of fitness had an almost 50% lower risk of death than those who were least fit. Those in the moderate-fitness category had a 36% lower death risk, while those in the low-fitness category had only 18% lower risk of […]

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How to Reduce Your Stroke Risk

| May 8, 2014 Comment

According to the American Heart Association, there’s a stroke every 40 seconds in the US, and someone dies of a stroke every 4 minutes. Eighty percent of strokes can be prevented, if you keep track of and take measures to prevent the following. Control risk factors for stroke such as, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, […]

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Can the Obese Be Healthy?

| May 1, 2014 Comment

Can the obese be healthy? New research answers this question. According to a new study, no matter how healthy an obese person might currently be, obesity poses risk of future health problems. The new study showed that obese participants had greater build-up of plaque in their arteries than slim participants, despite having normal blood pressure, […]

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The Biology of Stress

The Biology of Stress

| May 1, 2014 Comment

The Biology of Stress – How does excessive stress affect your body and mind? You may be surprised to learn the many ways in which too much stress impacts your health. Learn more about the biology of stress by watching this video. Expert: Jeffrey Gardere, PhD Transcript Stress is a normal physical and psychological response to […]

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Sodium

Sodium

| April 27, 2014 Comment

A diet high in sodium can contribute to serious health problems–like high blood pressure–so it’s important to keep your intake in check. Watch this video to learn more about sodium. Featured Expert: McKittrick, Martha, RD Transcript Salt is a great spice; it perks up the flavor of any dish. But it’s usually over the top […]

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