Link between diabetes, antibiotic use called into question
(HealthDay)—Previous findings that systemic use of antibiotics increases the risk of diabetes may actually be explained by clinical and lifestyle factors, according to a study published online Nov. 20...
View ArticleCan diet help reduce disability, symptoms of multiple sclerosis?
For people with multiple sclerosis (MS), eating a healthy diet of fruits, vegetables and whole grains may be linked to having less disability and fewer symptoms than people whose diet is less healthy,...
View ArticleCreating your family health tree
(HealthDay)—A family health history can be key to your wellness.
View ArticleHoliday treats, hectic schedules may increase risk of heart attack
Between the ubiquitous goody trays, unending to-do lists and stressful travel itineraries, it can be tough to stay on track when it comes to health during the holiday season, whether it's sticking to a...
View ArticleHow to kick the smoking habit for good
(HealthDay)—If one of your New Year's resolutions is to quit smoking, there are a number of ways to improve your chances of success, an expert in tobacco treatment says.
View ArticleFive steps to get back on the diet track after the holidays
(HealthDay)—Even though successful dieters work harder than non-dieters at maintaining their weight over the holidays, they often face more weight gain than thinner people. And gaining weight often...
View ArticleDon't give up now—keeping your New Year's resolutions could reduce cancer risk
The New Year is an excellent time to make resolutions for a healthier lifestyle - but by the end of the first week of January, even the best intentions may start to pall.
View ArticleSeasonal patterns of depressive symptoms more common in women than men
Women, but not men, experience seasonal changes in their mood across the year, including more depressive symptoms in winter, a new study from the University of Glasgow has found. These changes appear...
View ArticleStructured exercise program provides mobility benefits to all older patients,...
Physicians should prescribe physical activity to all older patients, regardless of frailty status. A structured, moderate-intensity physical activity program was not associated with a reduced risk for...
View ArticleLifestyle choices can affect how we store information in the brain
A team of researchers has carried out the first study that establishes a link between a person's working memory and their physical health and lifestyle choices.
View ArticleLifestyle biomarkers investigated in prostate cancer survivors
Advanced glycation end products (AGEs), which have been linked to many chronic diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer, build up in the body from birth due to normal metabolism...
View ArticleStatins are safe for children with abnormal cholesterol levels
The charity says the findings will 'reassure' parents of children with familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) – an inherited condition that significantly increases the risk of a heart attack in their 40s,...
View ArticleThirty-year study shows women who breastfeed for six months or more reduce...
In a long-term national study, breastfeeding for six months or longer cuts the risk of developing type 2 diabetes nearly in half for women throughout their childbearing years, according to new Kaiser...
View ArticleNew treatments for drug resistant high blood pressure
High blood pressure – also called hypertension – is a dangerous condition which, if left untreated, can lead to stroke, kidney problems and/or heart attack.
View ArticleLifestyle changes prevent cognitive decline even in genetically susceptible...
Enhanced lifestyle counselling prevents cognitive decline even in people who are carriers of the APOE4 gene, a common risk factor of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study published in JAMA...
View ArticleWeight-loss surgery alone won't keep the pounds off
(HealthDay)—If you think your battle against obesity ends on the operating table, you're mistaken.
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