Health & Fitness
By helping others we can help ourselves reduce everyday stress
December 17, 2015
By helping others we can help ourselves reduce everyday stress
Helping others can lower our daily stress levels according to a new study by Yale University School of Medicine.
Having a first child after the age of 24 improves women’s long-term health
December 17, 2015
Having a first child after the age of 24 improves women’s long-term health
According to an American study published in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior, having a first child after the…
Squeezed by budget and Islamic State, Iraqi health system struggles
December 16, 2015
Squeezed by budget and Islamic State, Iraqi health system struggles
Iraq's prime minister responded to protests this summer over failing public services by launching a campaign against corruption and mismanagement,…
Canned fruit, vegetables linked to better diet
December 16, 2015
Canned fruit, vegetables linked to better diet
Children and adults who eat canned fruits and vegetables might have a healthier diet than people who don’t, though they…
Parents may not notice when children are overweight
December 16, 2015
Parents may not notice when children are overweight
Many parents don’t realize when their children are overweight and so they fail to help the youngsters shed excess pounds,…
Smoking, secondhand smoke tied to infertility and early menopause
December 16, 2015
Smoking, secondhand smoke tied to infertility and early menopause
Smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke is tied to infertility in women and early menopause, according to a new study. Compared…
Moderate drinking may be tied to fewer deaths in early Alzheimer’s
December 15, 2015
Moderate drinking may be tied to fewer deaths in early Alzheimer’s
People with early Alzheimer’s disease who consumed light to moderate amounts of alcohol every day were less likely to die…
Brief periods of standing, walking tied to better blood sugar
December 15, 2015
Brief periods of standing, walking tied to better blood sugar
Older women at risk for type 2 diabetes may want to break up prolonged periods of sitting by standing or…
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…