Music to Your Ringing Ears
Ringing in the ears, more formally known as tinnitus, may be eased by the sound of special music.
Prescription Painkillers Increase Depression Risk
Narcotic pain killers may help reduce pain but addiction and adverse problems such as increased risk of major depression are a major concern.
Rickets on the Rise in UK
Rickets is a bone disease caused by a lack of vitamin D but it is totally preventable with adequate amounts of sun exposure or supplements.
Fit May Be More Important Than Being Thin
Skinny does not necessarily mean healthy, especially when it comes to heart health.
Hereditary High Cholesterol Often Overlooked
Hereditary high blood cholesterol can cause premature heart disease and is often overlooked and left untreated worldwide.
Improving Diets of Low-Income Rural Children
Giving low income children access to healthier school foods and education on nutrition and health can help them make better diet choices.
Special Diet Helps Diabetes-Related Stomach Problem
Gastroparesis affects over one third of those with diabetes and can cause nausea and poor appetite. But, a special diet can help ease these symptoms.
Exercise Helps Cells Clean Out Unwanted Debris
Exercise acts like a cleaning crew, clearing out waste from cells and the better trained you are, the more “janitors” you will have.
Intentional Weight Loss Good for Older Adults
Intentional weight loss, when combined with exercise, can help older adults improve body composition and mobility, and reduce the risk of heart disease.
More Fruit May Reduce Risk of Deadly Aneurysm
Those who eat more fruit can help reduce their risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm, a dangerous vascular condition that can be deadly.
School Replaces Hand Sanitizer with Good Ol’ Handwashing
Amid safety concerns about children ingesting hand sanitizer, some schools are now going back to safe and effective handwashing.
Disney To Do Away With Junk Food Ads
Disney will ban ads for junk food on its TV shows, radio stations, and websites marketed toward children.