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October 28, 2015

Better diet tied to fewer deaths after heart attack

People who changed their eating habits for the better following a heart attack tended to live longer than those who stuck to eating not-so-heart-healthy foods in a new U.S. study. 

October 28, 2015

High school pool shut down after water polo players start losing body hair

The swimming pool at Berkeley High School in Berkeley, Calif., was shut down Wednesday, after city officials said the level of chemicals in the water exceeded normal operating conditions.

October 28, 2015

Study: Dementia tops cancer, heart disease in cost

Cancer and heart disease are bigger killers, but Alzheimer's is the most expensive malady in the U.S., costing families and society $157 billion to $215 billion a year, according to a new study that looked at this in unprecedented detail.  

October 28, 2015

Disability expected to rise as more premature babies survive

Little progress has been made in improving the long-term health of extremely premature babies, and with pre-term births on the rise across Europe, rates of serious disability are likely to increase, doctors said on Wednesday

October 28, 2015

5 reasons to try a vegetarian diet

Even if you’re not interested in becoming a vegetarian or vegan, there are plenty of reasons to up your intake of plant-based meals. In my private practice more of my clients are experimenting with meatless cuisine than ever before, and they’re reaping the rewards. Here are five powerful benefits to embracing your inner herbivore–even part-time.

October 28, 2015

Excess Weight During Middle Age Ups Dementia Risk

Carrying around extra pounds during middle age was associated with a higher risk of dementia later in life in a new study that followed twins in Sweden for 30 years

October 28, 2015

The 411 on sinus surgery

A sinoplasty is when doctors open up the sinus, clearing the air with a balloon.  The procedure is helping many people who have sinus problems breathe a whole lot easier

October 28, 2015

Dr. Manny: Was Hugo Chavez ‘given’ cancer? That’s ridiculous

The acting head of state from Venezuela is putting together a Venezuelan medical commission to investigate whether or not Hugo Chavez’s cancer was induced by the United States government. What a ridiculous idea

October 28, 2015

How long does your workout need to be?

Super-short workouts are the current fitness craze, and who can blame all the buzz? But how short can your workout really be to still reap the rewards?

October 28, 2015

Deepak Chopra’s spiritual solutions for living a peaceful life

Advisor Deepak Chopra – who has become a household name – was in the city on a promotional tour of his latest book, Spiritual Solutions: Answers to Life’s Greatest Challenges. The premise of the book is that by engaging in life with a spiritual consciousness, one can much better address and deal with any and all of the circumstances, problems, and challenges of living in the modern world