by Drucilla Dyess, HEALTHNews.com Keeping active may be the secret to staying young for both mice and men. Researchers from Canada’s McMaster University discovered that endurance exercise could halt the aging process in a group of mice, even though they were genetically engineered to age faster. These furry creatures continued to exhibit the same youthful appearance as normal mice after engaging in a treadmill exercise routine over a period of several months. In ...
Parenting.com) -- Pediatrician Dr. Alan Greene, M.D., recommends simple, everyday replacements for what you're eating, doing and even breathing that can have a major impact on your kids' health. I remember my delight at discovering the Control-H command in Microsoft Word. I know it's a small discovery, but with a few simple keystrokes, I could find and replace any string of text in a long document. I can only imagine how much ...
Parenting.com) -- Pediatrician Dr. Alan Greene, M.D., recommends simple, everyday replacements for what you're eating, doing and even breathing that can have a major impact on your kids' health. I remember my delight at discovering the Control-H command in Microsoft Word. I know it's a small discovery, but with a few simple keystrokes, I could find and replace any string of text in a long document. I can only imagine how much ...
Ingredients Cooking spray 1 tablespoon canola oil, divided 1 1/2 pounds boneless chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic 2 teaspoons diced jalapeño pepper 2/3 cup dry red wine 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ancho chile pepper 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon ground ...
By Monica Nelson on USANews.com There are three top questions I always ask a new client when we meet. One is, "How is your water consumption?" The answer I hear from many: "I could drink more," or "I hate water," or "Does coffee count?" Hearing this every day is still a shock to me – which is why I want to talk about you and your relationship with water. I have high hopes that the ...
By Joe Miller BBC News The 3D printer that will be used to print miniature organs for the 'body on a chip' system Miniature human organs developed with a modified 3D printer are being used to test new vaccines in a lab in the US. The "body on a chip" project replicates human cells to print structures which mimic the functions of the heart, liver, lung and blood vessels. The organs are then placed on ...
By Joe Miller BBC News The 3D printer that will be used to print miniature organs for the 'body on a chip' system Miniature human organs developed with a modified 3D printer are being used to test new vaccines in a lab in the US. The "body on a chip" project replicates human cells to print structures which mimic the functions of the heart, liver, lung and blood vessels. The organs are then placed on ...
Find your focus. These exercises work for just about everyone at anytime, anywhere By Laura McMullen Gold stars to those who can make it through this article without wondering about dinner or unattended emails, mindlessly scrolling through Instagram or scanning half a page before realizing you have no idea what the heck you just read. Amit Sood, author of the upcoming book "The Mayo Clinic Guide to Stress-Free Living," calls this autopilot daze, in which ...
By Jacqueline Silvestri Banks According to the American Heart Association, the average American consumes approximately 16 teaspoons more added sugar than is recommended per day. Sugar stimulates the brain to release serotonin, the “feel good” chemical, which provides a natural high. The endorphins released after eating sugar calm and relax us, leaving us wanting more. Eliminating a sugar addiction can be difficult, but following these steps can greatly reduce cravings and make it easier to ...
By ANAHAD O'CONNOR article found in the New York Times Americans have long been told that routinely eating breakfast is a simple habit that helps prevent weight gain. Skipping breakfast, the thinking goes, increases hunger throughout the day, making people overeat and seek out snacks to compensate for missing that first – and some would say most important – meal of the day. “Eating a healthy breakfast is a good way to start the day,” according ...
By Jacquie Cattanach | For Active.com Everyone knows that running is a great way to get into shape, but did you know that it can benefit almost every part of your body, as well as lift your mood? Running is incredibly effective at making you healthier in a number of ways. While it may not be everybody's favorite form of exercise, knowing what it can do for your life just may make you look ...
Doctors Express Cherry Creek encourages you to keep your kids healthy at all times. The school year has begun and here is an article on how to keep your kids lunches filling and nutrious. By Mitzi Dulan Send your kids back to school with protein-packed school lunches. This is also a great opportunity to teach your kids why protein is important for them and explain which foods in their lunch are the best sources. Protein ...
Aug. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Schools across America are showing progress in key areas related to health, including nutrition, physical education and smoking, federal health officials reported Monday. The results of a 2012 comprehensive survey of school health policies showed some encouraging trends, according to the report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Schools play a critical role in the health and well-being of our youth," CDC Director Dr. Thomas Frieden said ...
Lemon water The simplest way to get a boost, ever! Adding lemon to water transforms regular H20 into a natural energy drink that is packed with electrolytes, which are critical for cells to produce energy. Hydration in general is key for a mood boost; a 2012 study found that women who were mildly dehydrated reported feeling fatigued. Fresh fruit The natural sugar in fruit provides a quick pick-me-up when you're dragging and helps keep ...
Differences in a key language structure can be seen even before children start learning to read. Anne Trafton, MIT News Office About 10 percent of the U.S. population suffers from dyslexia, a condition that makes learning to read difficult. Dyslexia is usually diagnosed around second grade, but the results of a new study from MIT could help identify those children before they even begin reading, so they can be given extra help earlier. The ...
Article by Cathy Payne, USA TODAY The drinks have nutrients, but people should be careful about what they add, experts say. If you don't like eating your vegetables, you can join the growing number of those who are drinking them instead. Slurping smoothies made with raw, leafy green vegetables has become more popular as books and blogs about this health trend sprout up. Green smoothies are good sources of minerals and vitamins. But people ...
Learn how to prevent and deal with concussions in young athletes. By Krisha McCoy, MS Medically reviewed by Cynthia Haines, MD A concussion, particularly common in kids who participate in sports, is a brain injury that is caused by a blow to the head. Even when they seem mild, concussions can be serious. It is therefore important to know how to recognize the signs of a concussion and take the necessary steps to seek treatment ...
Article by Havard School of Public Health Try these ideas for fitting more activity into your day—and for getting more out of your daily activities. 1. Choose activities you like. A lot of different things count as exercise: dancing, walking, gardening, yoga, cycling, playing basketball. To make it easier to get moving, choose whatever gets you moving. Also, choose an activity that fits your self-identity. Do you see yourself wearing attractive clothes and bicycling ...
Article by Science Daily An international team of researchers led by Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School (Duke-NUS) and the Duke University School of Medicine suggest that increased caffeine intake may reduce fatty liver in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Worldwide, 70 percent of people diagnosed with diabetes and obesity have NAFLD, the major cause of fatty liver not due to excessive alcohol consumption. It is estimated that 30 percent of adults in the United ...
By Ellen Lee The IBM computer that won a game of “Jeopardy” more than a year ago could soon be part of a patient’s medical team. That’s just one of the dizzying number of ways technology could transform the health care industry. From leveraging big data to tapping into social networking, the same industry that introduced Facebook and Angry Birds is now turning its attention to how technology can be applied to keep ...
