News tagged with good health
Medical expenses for men with metabolic syndrome higher than those for women, study finds
(Medical Xpress)—Men with the metabolic syndrome (MetS), a condition which often leads to cardiovascular, cerebrovascular disease or diabetes, are more likely to incur greater health care costs than women ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Oct 19, 2012 |
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Low levels of vitamin D are associated with mortality in older adults
Low levels of vitamin D and high levels of parathyroid hormone are associated with increased mortality in African American and Caucasian older adults, according to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's ...
Health
Oct 02, 2012 |
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Omega-3 supplements may slow a biological effect of aging, study says
(Medical Xpress)—Taking enough omega-3 fatty acid supplements to change the balance of oils in the diet could slow a key biological process linked to aging, new research suggests.
Health
Oct 01, 2012 |
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Australian women miss guidelines around healthy eating and exercise
Women in Australia are exercising less and most are not eating nearly enough vegetables, researchers have found.
Health
Sep 26, 2012 |
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Millions of Europeans still at risk from high trans fatty acid content in popular foods
The heart health of millions of Europeans is still at risk because of the persistently high trans fatty acid content of certain fast and convenience foods, indicates research published in the online journal BMJ Open.
Health
Sep 17, 2012 |
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Children's health, access to care differ by parents' immigrant status
Health is an important part of development, with links to how children do cognitively and academically, and it's a strong predictor of adult health and productivity. A new study of low-income families in the United States ...
Health
Sep 11, 2012 |
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Swim training plus healthy diet factor in cancer fight: study
A new study just published in the journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism (APNM) reaffirms the crucial role exercise along with good nutrition play in maintaining health and fighting disease.
Health
Sep 10, 2012 |
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Researchers ID chemical in cigarette smoke linked to lowered levels of 'good' cholesterol
(Medical Xpress)—Cigarette smoking's association with heart disease has been known for decades, but researchers are still not certain what chemicals or molecular processes in the body form the basis of that link. Now University ...
Medical research
Aug 31, 2012 |
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Public health needs a radical shake up, say experts
Public health needs a radical shake up if it is to enable good health to flourish, say experts in the British Medical Journal today.
Health
Aug 21, 2012 |
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In your future: More healthful foods to nourish the non-human you
The focus of nutrition for good health is quietly shifting to include consumption of food ingredients specifically designed to nourish the non-human cells that comprise 80 percent of the cells in the typical person, an aut ...
Health
Aug 21, 2012 |
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Sleep affects potency of vaccines
As moms have always known, a good night's sleep is crucial to good health -- and now a new study led by a UCSF researcher shows that poor sleep can reduce the effectiveness of vaccines.
Immunology
Aug 01, 2012 |
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Children of 'The Troubles' more prone to suicide
People who grew up in the worst years of 'The Troubles ' are more prone to suicide in Northern Ireland, according to new research carried out at Queen's University Belfast.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Jul 25, 2012 |
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New research shows that coastal populations are healthier than those inland
A new study from the European Centre for Environment & Human Health, Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Exeter, has revealed that people living near the coast tend to have better health than those ...
Health
Jul 17, 2012 |
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Training people to inhibit movements can reduce risk-taking
New research from psychologists at the Universities of Exeter and Cardiff shows that people can train their brains to become less impulsive, resulting in less risk-taking during gambling. The research could pave the way for ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Jun 14, 2012 |
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Breast cancer and smoking: It's always a good time to stop
(Medical Xpress) -- The number of people within our community who have survived cancer is increasing. But a recent Victorian study has shown that not all survivors are embracing good health.
Cancer
May 31, 2012 |
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