What makes a good choice? Hummus and vegetables Celery sticks and nut butterFruit and nut butter Low-fat cheese Nuts Hard-boiled eggsGreek yogurt with berries Edamame Air-popped popcorn Adding them to your dietSummary Medical News Today Trying to lose weight does not mean that a person has to give up all snacks. Certain snack foods, such...
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Study links unhealthy diet to mental illness in California adults
A study has found that poor mental health is linked with poor diet quality — regardless of personal characteristics such as gender age, education, age, marital status and income level. IMAGE: RESEARCHERS FIND JUNK FOOD IS ASSOCIATED WITH BOTH MODERATE AND SEVERE PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS view more CREDIT: LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH The study, published Feb....
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People with osteoporosis should avoid spinal poses in yoga, Mayo Clinic study says
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Yoga postures that flex the spine beyond its limits may raise the risk of compression fractures in people with thinning bones, according to research from Mayo Clinic. The results appear in Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Medical Xpress Researchers at Mayo Clinic and elsewhere have described injuries from yoga. This study examines injuries in...
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To manage your anger better, learn the difference between frustration and irritation
Chances are, something has made you angry recently. Maybe it was an argument. Maybe it was accidentally burning a dinner you’d been looking forward to all day. Maybe it was something that a politician said. Can you discern the differences among all the subtle shades of your anger? Credit: Hannah Moore/Northeastern University “A lot of...
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Are all cancer cells the same?
Take two cancer cells and compare their genomes. Surprisingly, they can be quite different. This genetic variation is one of the hallmarks of cancer, and one reason why treating cancer is so hard. Credit: CC0 Public Domain If a tumour is made up of cells with many different genomes, a single drug might not kill...
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The new exercise trend that’s made for everyone
Bringing the science of high intensity interval training (HIIT) into everyday life could be the key to helping unfit, overweight people get more of the exercise they need to improve their health, according to an international research team. Adult walking up stairs. Credit: Pixabay From washing the car to climbing stairs or carrying groceries, each...
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Why sleep is good for your arteries
Fresh evidence suggests that sleep regulates a mechanism that can help to protect arteries from hardening. The finding reinforces the notion that good-quality sleep is important for cardiovascular health. Sleep is integral to good health, and a new study delves into how it keeps our cardiovascular system healthy. Scientists from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in...
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Varicose veins unlikely to develop into blood clots
Similar to leaky pipes, veins, as they return blood to the heart, sometimes fail to close completely. They stretch out and subsequently leak near the surface of the skin, creating spider or varicose veins that may cause discomfort. Credit: CC0 Public Domain Dr. Tanya Flohr, a vascular surgeon at Penn State Heart and Vascular Institute,...
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Brain condition CTE seen in H.S. football players: study
Football players can develop chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) after playing high school football, although higher rates of CTE are tied to college and pro football, the researchers said. (HealthDay)—Crippling brain injury from football can start early, even among high school players, a new study suggests. And its effects can last over time, even without additional...
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Compact, Consumer “Stemoscope” Recently Launched: A Medgadget Review
While it is not intended to be used as a medical device or diagnostic tool, Hulu Devices has created a stethoscope for consumer use. The device itself looks like simply the head of a stethoscope, and is about the size of a watch face. Connection to this device is via Bluetooth to the Stemoscope app...