If you want to get stronger and feel better after exercising – which is important because it encourages you to keep exercising – you don’t need a fancy gym, our recent study shows. Earlier studies have shown that a pleasant hospital environment, with large windows that look out over nature, can speed a patient’s recovery, so we were...
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Three everyday groceries that can harm you
Little things found in your pantry can harm you in unexpected ways. Are you reading this article over breakfast? Then look deep into your bowl and quiver, because everywhere you look there might be something with the potential of harming you. Let’s take a deeper look at three of them … Nutmeg In ancient times,...
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New movement monitoring system helping prevent falls in the elderly
53 Assisted Living Facility (ALF) residents wore the wristbands for one-year to help researchers determine changes to their walking patterns. Credit: University of South Florida Technology that allows BMW’s assembly lines to run more efficiently is now being used to accurately indicate when residents in Assisted Living Facilities (ALF) are at increased risk of falling....
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How walnuts benefit your gut bacteria and overall health
Walnuts have been shown to have wide-ranging health benefits — from strengthening our hearts to reducing our risk of cancer. Now, new research sheds light on the mechanisms that may explain these benefits. New research explains why walnuts are so great for our all-around health. In case you didn’t know, walnuts are a veritable treasure...
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Experts have new advice on prostate cancer screening. Here’s why they put it back on the table
In a shift that puts early detection of prostate cancer back on the agenda of middle-aged men and their doctors, a federal panel of experts is recommending that men ages 55 to 69 weigh the potential harms and benefits of prostate cancer screening and judge whether getting tested feels right to them. A recommendation issued Tuesday by...
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Does HPV vaccination prevent the development of cervical cancer?
Electron micrograph of a negatively stained human papilloma virus (HPV) which occurs in human warts. New evidence published today in the Cochrane Library shows that human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccines protect against cervical lesions in young women, particularly in those who are vaccinated between the ages of 15 and 26. It also summarizes findings on harms that...
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Drinking Cranberry Juice Will Not Cure Urinary Tract Infection, Water And Antibiotics Are More Beneficial
Contracting a urinary tract infection, also known as UTI, is not an easy subject to discuss. The infection affects part of the urinary tract, which consists of the kidneys, bladder, and urethra. Although UTIs can occur through a sexual act, it isn’t considered an STD, sexually transmitted disease, however, it can lead to a kidney infection...
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Man Almost Dies From Biting Nails: Here’s What Happened
A man from the United Kingdom almost died due to biting his nails, a habit that he never thought would put his life in danger. A study from 2016 claimed that a nail-biting habit among children should be allowed, as it lessens their risk of developing allergies. The opposite, however, happened to the father of two, whose...
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High-potassium foods to avoid with kidney disease
People with chronic kidney disease need to limit the amount of potassium they consume because their kidneys cannot process potassium properly, causing it to build up in the blood. Medications used to treat kidney disease can also raise potassium levels. One of the best ways to manage potassium levels is by making dietary changes. This may mean...
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Is ghee more healthful than butter?
Ghee is a type of clarified butter that contains fewer dairy proteins than regular butter. This ingredient can be used in place of regular butter, but is it healthier, and what are the benefits? Ghee can be used as a substitute for butter, and while butter is not necessarily bad for health, many people think...