Health & Fitness
How much food does that exercise earn you? You might be surprised
July 22, 2015
How much food does that exercise earn you? You might be surprised
In a small new study, volunteers who were shown chocolate and sports drinks after an exercise workout could not correctly…
Sudden cardiac arrest more likely in African-Americans
July 21, 2015
Sudden cardiac arrest more likely in African-Americans
Black Americans are more likely to suffer sudden cardiac arrest than their white counterparts, a new study suggests.Black participants in…
Effect of poverty on brains may explain poor kids’ lower test scores
July 21, 2015
Effect of poverty on brains may explain poor kids’ lower test scores
The effect of poverty on children’s brains may explain why poor youngsters tend to score lower on standardized tests compared…
Coffee drinking may lower inflammation, reduce diabetes risk
July 21, 2015
Coffee drinking may lower inflammation, reduce diabetes risk
Coffee drinkers in a long-term study were about half as likely to develop type 2 diabetes as those who didn't…
Aerobic exercise helpful for asthma
July 19, 2015
Aerobic exercise helpful for asthma
People with moderate to severe asthma who add aerobic exercise to their treatment regimen may have an easier time controlling…
Rolling walkers ease outdoor walks for lung disease patients
July 19, 2015
Rolling walkers ease outdoor walks for lung disease patients
(Reuters Health) - A rolling walker, known as a rollator, can help people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) walk…
Ahead of Alzheimer’s meeting, researchers seize on signs of progress
July 19, 2015
Ahead of Alzheimer’s meeting, researchers seize on signs of progress
After decades of Alzheimer’s research that led to dead ends, including 123 drugs that failed, top researchers in the field…
Tendency to ‘get the giggles’ could run in the family
July 18, 2015
Tendency to ‘get the giggles’ could run in the family
An affinity for laughter could be in the genes, according to a new study in which researchers observed individuals who…
One-hour therapy session improves sleep for 73 percent of insomniacs in study
July 18, 2015
One-hour therapy session improves sleep for 73 percent of insomniacs in study
Nearly three quarters of participants who had been complaining of the onset of trouble sleeping slept better within three months…
Meditation could help relieve migraines
July 16, 2015
Meditation could help relieve migraines
Sufferers of migraines could find more than just solace but actual relief in meditation, says a new study. “Stress is a…