Yoga Helps Stroke Survivors
Yoga may help stroke victims improve balance and reduce their risk of debilitating falls.
Modern Jobs Are Making Us Fat
There are fewer jobs today that require us to do moderate intensity physical activity and more jobs that have us sitting in front of the computer.
More Focus on Wellness in Mental Healthcare
The Medicaid system is trying to catch up with private care for mental health issues and turn more of it’s attention to wellness and recovery.
Home Birthing On the Rise
After a decline in home birthing, the trend is now on the rise again as more women are drawn to the idea of natural childbirth.
Teaching Kids to Cook
Learning how to cook incorporates many skills such as reading, math, and science. It can also get children to try foods they might not otherwise try.
Will Calorie Count Charts Influence You?
Under new federal regulations calorie count charts will appear on many more menus and packages in an effort to help the nation lose some weight.
Schools Cut Classic Kid Cereal Favorites
Some schools are getting rid of sugary kid cereals such as Frosted Flakes in response to new federal guidelines for school meals.
Gov’t Urges Only Healthy Foods Marketed to Kids
No more colorful cartoon commercials to market surgary cereals, candies, or salty chips if the government gets its way.
Strong Neck Muscles May Protect Against Concussions
Pumping iron to increase neck muscle strength may help protect athletes from damaging concussions.
Vitamin D Aware for Better Bones
Without adequate vitamin D you could greatly increase your risk of a bone fracture and may increase your risk of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
Smoking, Weight, and Breast Cancer Risk
You know that smoking can increase the risk of many types of cancer, but this study has unexpected results.
Smell Therapy to Treat Veteran PTSD
“Smell” therapy that takes soldiers back to the battlefield mentally may help them overcome post-traumatic stress disorder.