Diabetes rates in the United States have finally plateaued, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The findings published yesterday in the Journal of the American Medical Association made the claim after analyzing diabetes rates since 1980. “There’s been a lot of good news lately in terms of rates […]
80 Percent of Heart Attacks Could Be Prevented
A prospective study on a group of Swedish men suggests that as many as 80 percent of heart attacks could be prevented by adhering to a healthy diet and lifestyle. For their study, researchers developed five risk-lowering factors that contribute to overall health. The five factors are: • Refraining from smoking • Being physically active […]
Diet Soda and Obesity: Examining The Link
There have been numerous studies that suggest that diet soda drinkers are more likely to be overweight or obese, but researchers have been struggling to pinpoint exactly why many soda drinkers are overweight. They have plenty of theories, and while they are all likely to contribute to the problem, scientists are always looking to provide […]
Don’t Dismiss Vitamin D
Two recent studies suggest elderly adults shouldn’t skimp on their daily dose of Vitamin D if they wish to keep their mind and heart healthy. The first study linked low levels of Vitamin D to an increased risk of dementia. According to researchers, older patients who have low levels of Vitamin D intake are about 122 […]
Leg Tests Help Predict Hip Fractures in Women
Two leg tests may be able to predict a postmenopausal woman’s likelihood of suffering a hip fracture, according to a 15-year study presented at the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research annual meeting. The first test involves standing on one leg for 10 seconds, and the second test requires a person to squat down […]
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