Middle-aged people could add years to their lives just by getting off the couch and going for a walk every day — though it wouldn’t hurt to do even more, a large new study suggests. The researchers followed over 100,000 Americans for decades and found what many have shown before: People who exercise as much…
Can Mindfulness Really Change Your Brain?
Meditation and other mindfulness practices may improve your attention, but they won’t lead to structural changes in your brain in the short-term, according to a new study. Previous studies have shown that learning new skills, aerobic exercise and balance training could trigger changes in the brain, and some research has suggested that mindfulness regimens could…
U.S. Births Rose in 2021 for First Time in 7 Years
May 25, 2022
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It may not qualify as a baby boom, but U.S. births were up in 2021 for the first time in years. New federal government data show a 1% increase in births from 2020, with more than 3.6 million births last year. It was the first increase in seven years. The general fertility rate for 2021 also rose…
Eight Steps to Preventing Heart Disease
Want to know how to avoid heart trouble? You can start by asking a nurse. Or, better yet, about 84,000 nurses. A 14-year study of 84,129 nurses — published in the New England Journal of Medicine — provides a blueprint for protecting the heart. You don’t have to be a medical professional to follow it,…
Better School Lunches Blunt U.S. Kids’ Weight Gain
America’s kids have a weight problem, but regulations that boosted the nutritional standards for school meals may have helped slowed down weight gain among low-income students, a new study finds. For decades, the National School Lunch Program has provided free or low-cost meals to U.S. schoolchildren. As of 2016, more than 30 million students nationwide were participating,…
Could Omega-3 Fatty Acids Fight Acne?
May 21, 2022
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As many as 50 million Americans deal with acne. The blemishes can be painful and, for some, embarrassing. Now, researchers may have found a new weapon to fight acne, one without harsh side effects. A study in Germany has pinpointed omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish oil, wild salmon, nuts and seeds — as a…
Frail, But Living at Home: Program Helps Elderly Stay Strong
While building healthy habits at an earlier age can have some long-term benefits, adding physical activity can help at all ages, new research suggests. A new study found that physically frail elderly people with low muscle mass (sarcopenia) were able to reduce their level of “mobility disability” by 22% over three years, using a program…
Delicious Ways to Sneak Fiber Into Your Child’s Diet
May 14, 2022
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The biggest shortfall in most Americans’ diets isn’t vitamins or minerals. It’s fiber. Experts say adult women should get 25 grams a day while men should get 38 grams. Yet we average a paltry 15 grams. Our kids aren’t doing any better. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends that children ages 1 to 3 get…
Fish Oil and Depression
May 14, 2022
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Can Omega-3 Fatty Acids Stabilize Mood and Combat Depression? We all have fat on the brain. Amazingly enough, more than half of the brain’s dry weight comes from fat. Some of these fats are the key building blocks of cell membranes and play essential roles in the brain’s function. Omega-3 fatty acids, for example, help…
Aging and Stress
At any age, stress is a part of life. Young and old alike have to face difficult situations and overcome obstacles. While young adults struggle to establish a career, achieve financial security, or juggle work and family demands, older people may face failing health or dwindling finances — or simply the challenges of retaining their…
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