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 How to Get People To Take a Walk
July 3, 2008
Walking is the most common and preferred form of physical activity...but, up to 80% of adults in the United States report that they walk only 10 minutes at a time at least one day of the week. How do you encourage people to walk more and enjoy the health benefits of this inexpensive form of exercise?
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Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?
July 2, 2008
Vitamin D is important to the body because it helps to maintain bone density, aids in the absorption of calcium, and seems to lower the risk of certain cancers, such as breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer.
More Java News
July 1, 2008
Both coffee and tea contain caffeine, and studies have shown that coffee and tea have potential antioxidant health benefits.
Love Your Morning Coffee?
June 30, 2008
There have been many studies on the effects of coffee consumption, which have showed both beneficial and detrimental health effects.
Take a Minute to See If You're Losing Your Hair
June 27, 2008
Maybe you've heard that shedding up to 100 hairs per day is normal. But, how much hair loss is really normal and how do you keep track?
Antipsychotics Get a New Label
June 26, 2008
Physicians sometimes use antipsychotic medications to manage behavioral problems in patients with dementia.
Depression and Diabetes - A Two-Way Street
June 25, 2008
Depressive symptoms have previously been associated with the development of type 2 diabetes. But, does it work the other way around as well?
There May Be Bugs in Your Bacon
June 24, 2008
Last week, the Wall Street Journal reported that an antibiotic-resistant bacteria has been found in pigs, pork products, and even veterinarians. This report raises concerns that these 'superbugs' might eventually infect farm workers or people who eat pork.
Looking for a 5-Star Nursing Home?
June 23, 2008
Nearly 1.5 million Americans reside in nursing homes, and each year, more than three million Americans are temporarily placed in nursing homes. Finding a nursing home for a loved one can be a harrowing experience. Well, help is on the way.
Eating Fish May Be Good for Your Eyes
June 20, 2008
Omega-3 fatty acids are a family of unsaturated fatty acids commonly found in fish oil and certain plant or nut oils Over the past several years, a number have studies have suggested that omega-3 fatty acid supplementation can lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with known heart disease. However, this benefit is controversial because other studies have failed to show a significant protective effect against cardiovascular disease.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Increases Cancer Risk
June 19, 2008
Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints, and it affects approximately 1.3 million adults in the United States, most of whom are over the age of 40. One of the most common treatments for rheumatoid arthritis is methotrexate.
Evista Reduces Invasive Breast Cancer Risk
June 18, 2008
Raloxifene (marketed as EvistaŽ) is used in the prevention of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women. In 2006, initial results of the Raloxifene Use for The Heart (RUTH) clinical trial showed that raloxifene reduced the risk of developing invasive estrogen-receptor (ER)-positive breast cancer by 55%, although it did not protect women against non-invasive or ER- negative break cancer.
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