Here's the best news flash we've seen all day: HOUSEWORK can prevent Alzheimer's! Share the news (even if you're skeptical)!
Can Household Chores Help Prevent Alzheimer’s? - Health News - Health.com
By Amanda Gardner WEDNESDAY, April 18, 2012 (Health.com) — In recent years, several studies have found that older people are less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia if they engage in vigorous exercise, such as jogging, swimming, or brisk walking. read more..
Thursday, 19 April 2012
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Wednesday, 21 March 2012
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SHARE this with anyone you know who is hoping to become pregnant: too much Exercise, even if you are normal weight, can hinder your efforts. Moms: Did you exercise while trying to conceive?
Too Much Exercise Delays Pregnancy in Normal-Weight Women: Study - Health News - Health.com
By Mary Brophy MarcusHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, March 15 (Healthday News) -- Exercise is a plus for women trying to become pregnant, but overdoing workouts might make it harder to conceive -- unless you're overweight, researchers report. read more..
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Interesting news for the women out there trying to get pregnant. Do you get more than the recommended 30 minutes of Exercise per day?
Too Much Exercise Delays Pregnancy in Normal-Weight Women: Study - Health News - Health.com
By Mary Brophy MarcusHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, March 15 (Healthday News) -- Exercise is a plus for women trying to become pregnant, but overdoing workouts might make it harder to conceive -- unless you're overweight, researchers report. read more..
Tuesday, 20 March 2012
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Trump your genetic hand—all it takes is going for a walk, or exercising while you watch TV. Do you manage to stay active while watching your favorite shows?
Daily Walking Cuts Effect of Obesity Genes - Health News - Health.com
Getty Images By Matt McMillen WEDNESDAY, March 14, 2012 (Health.com) — The millions of people whose genes make them prone to obesity aren't at the mercy of nature. read more..
Friday, 16 March 2012
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The secret to sticking to your workout, plus more of this morning's Health News you need.
Cool Palms May Improve Workouts: Study - Prevention.com
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Staying cool may be the key to getting people to exercise successfully, finds a new Stanford University study. Specifically, keeping your palms cool can keep you moving. read more..
Saturday, 10 March 2012
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The Daily Pulse: How often you should take a break, plus more of the Health News you need.
Health News Roundup: Frequent Movement Reduces Insulin Levels - Prevention.com
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Taking a break to walk every 20 minutes instead of staying seated helps reduce the body's levels of glucose and insulin after eating, finds a new study in the journal Diabetes Care. read more..
Wednesday, 15 February 2012
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Exercise is one great way to keep cognitive decline at bay. What will your workout look like today?Exercise a Defense Against Dementia: Study - Health News - Health.comnews.health.comMONDAY, Feb. 13 (Healthday News) -- Here's another reason to get into shape: Physical activity may reduce the risk of dementia-related death, according to a new study. read more..
Saturday, 4 February 2012
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A Blood Test that spots depression: Useful? Unlikely to be accurate? What do you think?Could a Blood Test Help Spot Depression? - Health News - Health.comnews.health.comBy Randy DotingaHealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Feb. 3 (Healthday News) — Depression can be a tough condition to diagnose accurately, but new research suggests that someday a blood test might help.It’s not clear how much the test might cost, and it needs more stringent validation before it will be ready t... read more..
Thursday, 2 February 2012
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Did you ever have a doctor who was overweight (or smoked)? Did their unhealthy habits affect you? Chubby Doctors Could Be Bad for Your Health - Health News - Health.comnews.health.comBy Randy DotingaHealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Jan. 30 (Healthday News) — A doctor who packs a few extra pounds may be unlikely to advise you to shed your own excess weight, a new study suggests.Overweight physicians who responded to a survey disclosed that they’re less likely than other doctors to talk ... read more..
Sunday, 29 January 2012
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We wonder if fewer Americans are getting screened because it takes too long to get an appointment, or if insurance doesn't always cover it? Is anyone on this board behind in Health Screenings? If so, why? Too Few Americans Getting Screened for Common Cancers: CDC - Health News - Health.comnews.health.comBy Steven ReinbergHealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Jan. 26 (Healthday News) — The number of Americans being screened for colon, breast and cervical cancers still fall below national targets, Federal Health Officials said Thursday.In 2010, 72.4 percent of women were being screened for Breast Cancer, below... read more..
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
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Oh, great...mental sharpness starts slipping at 45. Not that we're 45. And can't find our keys. No. Just making conversation! Memory, Mental Function Begin Slipping as Early as Age 45 - Health News - Health.comnews.health.comTHURSDAY, January 5, 2012 (Health.com) — For years, many experts have maintained that the subtle changes in memory and mental function that occur naturally as we get older rarely begin before age 60. That may be optimistic: A new study, published today in the British Medical Journal, suggests that a... read more..
While the notion of aphrodisiacs is largely unfounded, there are certain foods t...
While the notion of aphrodisiacs is largely unfounded, there are certain foods that can energize you, trigger your libido, and give you stronger orgasms. That's right--you can eat your way to a better sex life. Read more: http://ow.ly/8AZiyPrint It: The Better-Sex Dietow.ly11 yummy foods that can enhance your sex life read more..
Tuesday, 24 January 2012
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We're loving football season...but starting to think it is the most dangerous sport. What's your take on the health risks players take these days?Head Injuries and Excess Weight a Hazardous Combo for NFL Players - Health News - Health.comnews.health.comProfessional football players already vulnerable to memory loss and cognitive problems stemming from repetitive head injuries may be at even greater risk if they also carry excess weight, as many of them do. read more..
Share this with anyone you know who has been diagnosed with breast cancer! http:...
Share this with anyone you know who has been diagnosed with breast cancer! http://ow.ly/8BnpDMany Breast Cancer Patients Uninformed About Options: Study - Health...ow.lyBy Madonna BehenHealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Jan. 20 (Healthday News) — In too many cases, doctors aren’t doing a good job of informing American women... read more..
Saturday, 21 January 2012
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Take our cravings quiz! (On the bottom right of our homepage). Also tell us: What kinds of tastes do you tend to crave: Sugary ones like cookies, chocolate, salty ones like chips, fatty foods like fries, crunchy foods, creamy ones like Brie, acidic ones like wine? Health.com: Health News, Wellness, and Medical Informationwww.health.comHealth.com and Health Magazine provide up-to-date news and information about medicine, wellness, diet, nutrition, fitness, recipes, and weight-loss. Health.com combines expert medical information with the insights of real patients. read more..
Ladies-- Are you guilty of saying any of these?! (Uh oh, we are...)
Ladies-- Are you guilty of saying any of these?! (Uh oh, we are...) Shit Women Say to Personal Trainers (Inspired by Shit Girls Say)www.youtube.comhttp://www.twitter.com/bjgaddour Shit Women Say to Personal Trainers, inspired by the "Shit Girls Say" video series. Starring BJ Gaddour, CEO of StreamFIT.co... read more..
Tuesday, 17 January 2012
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Diet and ADHD: There's been a lot of debate on this page about this topic, and a new study sheds some light. Diet Might Have Some Effect on ADHD - Health News - Health.comnews.health.comBy Jenifer GoodwinHealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Jan. 9 (Healthday News) — There’s limited evidence that any particular diet or supplement helps kids with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but at least some research suggests that omega-3 fatty acids may help while fatty “Western-style” die... read more..
Monday, 16 January 2012
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Is anyone else getting a little sick of scientists flip-flopping over whether wine is healthy or not? Here's the latest...Red Wine Researcher Said to Falsify Data - Health News - Health.comnews.health.comTHURSDAY, January 12, 2012 (Health.com) — The University of Connecticut has notified 11 scientific journals that research on the potential health benefits of red wine led by one of its faculty members appears to contain falsified and fabricated data.Following a three-year investigation, a university... read more..
Protect your marriage...In a study, roughly 20 percent of men and 15 percent of...
Protect your marriage...In a study, roughly 20 percent of men and 15 percent of women under age 35 copped to cheating on their spouses...read more: http://ow.ly/8rd9qHow To Prevent Cheating In Your Marriageow.lyWondering how to prevent cheating in your marriage? We look at this troubling trend and show you how to avoid committing adultery. read more..
Thursday, 12 January 2012
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Have you ever eaten an entire restaurant meal, and barely tasted a bite? If so, you must read this breaking news on a new strategy that can help you lose weight. Can Mindfulness Curb Restaurant Overeating? - Health News - Health.comnews.health.comMONDAY, January 9, 2012 (Health.com) — Supersized portions and high-calorie dishes in restaurants are often blamed for contributing to America’s obesity epidemic, and for good reason. People tend to carry more body fat if they eat out frequently, and they tend to consume more calories and fat in res... read more..
The 8 foods and drinks you need to toss from your fridge and freezer in order to...
The 8 foods and drinks you need to toss from your fridge and freezer in order to lose more weight:Foods to Avoid: 8 Worst Foods in Your Fridge - Prevention.comhttp://bit.ly/xkxxYiYour fridge can house some unhealthy foods—including butter, processed meats, and soda. We give you 8 foods to ditch plus delicious, healthy replacements read more..
Tuesday, 10 January 2012
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Did you ever know someone in your family who smoke, ate what they wanted, then lived to 100? Any idea why some people can live so long? Here's a study that attempts an answer....Why Some People Live to 110 - Health News - Health.comnews.health.comSUNDAY, Jan. 8 (Healthday News) — People who live 110 years or longer have as many disease-associated genes as those in the general population, but they may also be blessed with protective genes that help them live so long, researchers report.The team of U.S. scientists noted that supercentenarians,... read more..
Friday, 6 January 2012
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Wow, 1 in 30 births results in twins. Are you or do you have a twin? What's the best thing about being a twin?U.S. Twin Births Soar: CDC - Health News - Health.comnews.health.comBy Steven ReinbergHealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Jan. 4 (Healthday News) — The birth rate for twins in the United States has jumped by 76 percent since 1980, government health officials reported Wednesday.Most of the increase appears linked to new fertility treatments that make it easier for older wom... read more..
Thursday, 5 January 2012
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All right, you may already know this, but too little protein packs on poundage, and not where you want it. Do you agree? What happens to your body when you cut protein?Too Little Protein May Equal Too Much Body Fat - Health News - Health.comnews.health.comPeople who consistently consume more calories than they burn each day will lose lean muscle and accumulate body fat more easily if their diets contain too little protein and too much fat and carbohydrates, a new study suggests. read more..
Looking for a way to avoid the same boring workouts this year? Stay motivated wi...
Looking for a way to avoid the same boring workouts this year? Stay motivated with these 5 new classes that are trending big with celebs too! http://ow.ly/8i12T5 Great New Classes to You Get Fitow.lyMake fat-burning fun: Is your usual workout getting boring? Good news: you can make fat-burning fun again with some new supercharged exercises. Try... read more..
Sunday, 1 January 2012
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Neti pots linked to two deaths...read this before you use one! (and send it to anyone you know who has sinus problems...)Two Dead in Louisiana After Unclean Water Used in Neti Pots - Health News - Health.comnews.health.comFRIDAY, December 16, 2011 (Health.com) — Louisiana health officials are warning residents not to use nonsterilized tap water in neti pots after the deaths of two people who exposed their brains to a deadly amoeba while flushing out their nasal passages.The amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, can be found in ... read more..