October 27, 2015 Is Morning Colonoscopy Better? Studies have found that colonoscopies done in the afternoon are less likely to catch abnormal growths than those done in the morning. Now new research shows that the gap disappears when doctors work a half-day rather than a full one
October 27, 2015 Argentines link serious health problems to uncontrolled pesticide use Argentine farmworker Fabian Tomasi was never trained to handle pesticides. His job was to keep the crop-dusters flying by filling their tanks as quickly as possible, although it often meant getting drenched in poison.
October 27, 2015 Smoking, being overweight, decreases brain function even in younger adults Adults as young as 35 are susceptible to declines in brain function as a result of cardiovascular risk factors, like smoking or being overweight, a new study published in the journal Stroke revealed.
October 27, 2015 Woman claims she contracted herpes from lipstick at a Rihanna concert A Harlem woman is claiming she contracted herpes from a sample of RiRi Woo lipstick she tested at a Rihanna concert in Brooklyn.
October 27, 2015 Exercise may help ease depression in heart failure People with heart failure who are also depressed may benefit from regular, moderate exercise
October 27, 2015 Not all sugars bad, but try to limit intake Recently sugar has come under fire as a culprit for a plethora of health concerns, ranging from cancer to obesity. The average American consumes approximately one third of a pound of sugar each day, translating into nearly 130 pounds of sugar per person every year
October 27, 2015 An end to jet lag? New research on resetting your biological clock New research shows that an extra dose of the brain’s own chemicals can help overcome sleep problems brought on by jet lag or daylight savings.
October 27, 2015 Kegel exercises, medication may help treat overactive bladder Having an overactive bladder is inconvenient and often embarrassing. You may suffer from overactive bladder (OAB) if you find yourself heading to the bathroom more often than most others around you. Â Thankfully, overactive bladder can be controlled and treated.
October 27, 2015 Military-style fighting class teaches real-world self defense How would you protect yourself if a stranger attacked you? Krav Maga, which is an Israeli military fighting-style of training, stresses that you are your first line of defense, offering civilian real-world themed classes
October 27, 2015 7 Ways to Protect Your Memory Even if you’re years away from worrying about senior moments, research shows that memory loss can actually begin as early as your 20s, and it continues as you age. Thankfully, taking a few easy steps throughout your day can help you stay sharp—and maybe even help you remember where you put those keys