October 27, 2015 Women exercise half as much as men, study says In a study, women did 18 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise daily, while men did 30 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise daily, on average. People who did not do at least 30 minutes of exercise daily were at increased risk of metabolic syndrome
October 27, 2015 FDA to require ID numbers for high-risk medical devices The Food and Drug Administration plans to require makers of high-risk medical devices to put a unique identifying number on all such products, in an effort to create an early-warning system for devices that may break down and pose safety dangers for patients.
October 27, 2015 Watching cat videos is actually good for you, says a researcher Two million cat videos posted on YouTube with around 26 billion views last year adds up to an awful lot of time watching funny cats, but it's not completely wasted time, according to an Indiana University researcher.
October 27, 2015 Waiting to Exhale: Lung Cancer at 21 Taylor Bell wasn't your average college student. As a 21-year-old non-smoker, she wasn't your average lung cancer patient, either
October 27, 2015 19 superfoods for your heart To prevent heart attacks, avoid unhealthy food, and eat foods rich in nutrients, fiber, and healthy fats.
October 27, 2015 Why insomnia increases suicide risk Nightmares and unhealthy beliefs about sleep may increase the risk of suicide in people who are depressed, a new study suggests
October 27, 2015 Poor Mental Health Harming Productivity, Report Says One in five workers suffer from a mental illness such as depression or anxiety and these conditions increasingly affect productivity in the workplace as many struggle to cope, a report by the OECD said on Monday
October 27, 2015 Dangerous sleep habits you didn't know you had Sleep is the critical element that allows you to attain success in your peak performance, weight loss and longevity goals. No matter how clean you eat or how often you exercise, if you’re chronically sleep-deprived and stressed, or if you’re not getting regular quality sleep, you’re sabotaging your efforts
October 27, 2015 New flu virus found in Peruvian bats A brand new flu virus has been found in Peruvian bats, according to a new study from researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention