Health & Fitness
Antidepressants in pregnancy tied to autism
December 15, 2015
Antidepressants in pregnancy tied to autism
Women who take antidepressants during pregnancy may be more likely to have children with autism, a Canadian study suggests. The overall…
Who’s too old for major treatment? Age not always a barrier
December 14, 2015
Who’s too old for major treatment? Age not always a barrier
Irwin Weiner felt so good after heart surgery a few weeks before turning 90 that he stopped for a pastrami…
‘Grandma’s magic remedy:’ Mexico’s medical marijuana secret
December 14, 2015
‘Grandma’s magic remedy:’ Mexico’s medical marijuana secret
When her legs ache, this Mexican grandmother rubs them with marijuana-infused alcohol. She is well aware the homemade remedy defies…
Switzerland honors Egyptian oncologist in the field of breast cancer
December 13, 2015
Switzerland honors Egyptian oncologist in the field of breast cancer
Mohamed Shaalan, Professor of surgical oncology, was honored by Markus Leitner, the Swiss ambassador to Cairo, and Nabil Nassar, the…
Feeling like a Grinch? At least it won’t shorten your life
December 13, 2015
Feeling like a Grinch? At least it won’t shorten your life
There's good news for grumpy women: Being happy apparently has no effect on how long you might live. That's the conclusion…
Optimism good for your heart, but gratitude, not so much
December 13, 2015
Optimism good for your heart, but gratitude, not so much
After surviving a heart attack or severe blockage of blood flow to the heart, optimistic people are more likely to…
Exercise helps manage hip arthritis pain
December 13, 2015
Exercise helps manage hip arthritis pain
Water or land based exercise should provide some short-term benefit in pain management for hip osteoarthritis, though there are few…
Breaking emotional connection to food could be key to losing weight
December 12, 2015
Breaking emotional connection to food could be key to losing weight
Of the tens of millions of Americans who try to lose weight every year, only 8 percent actually succeed, with…
Optimizing your stretches – and your workout
December 12, 2015
Optimizing your stretches – and your workout
Research on stretching before a workout has been confusing in recent years, with conflicting evidence on the best way to…
Negative beliefs about aging could contribute to Alzheimer’s disease
December 12, 2015
Negative beliefs about aging could contribute to Alzheimer’s disease
New research suggests that a more positive outlook on aging could help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.