Health & Fitness
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.
Eating fruit and potatoes could reduce stomach cancer risk
December 11, 2015
Eating fruit and potatoes could reduce stomach cancer risk
A Chinese study has highlighted the anti-cancer benefits of a diet high in fruit and vegetables. For stomach cancer in…
Negative feelings on aging can impact memory and hearing
December 11, 2015
Negative feelings on aging can impact memory and hearing
Results from a Canadian study suggest that when older adults hold negative feelings towards aging, it may have a negative…
5 defense techniques against sexual harassers from 1931
December 10, 2015
5 defense techniques against sexual harassers from 1931
You do not have to be strong to beat someone who is sexually harassing you. You just need to know…
Online symptom monitoring benefits cancer patients
December 9, 2015
Online symptom monitoring benefits cancer patients
Asking cancer patients to periodically report their symptoms online may improve their quality of life and possibly even their survival,…