As the obesity epidemic continues to grow causing staggering health impacts, researchers continue to try to get to the bottom of what is causing the fat fad. While it may seem like an unusual link, new research suggests that babies born by Caesarean section may be at greater risk of becoming obese later in life. […]
Research has shown that older people who remain socially and mentally active may be less likely to develop dementia. According to a new studies, learning another language may also help keep the mind young and delay the onset of age-related diseases like Alzheimer’s. Research has shown that mental activity builds up a “cognitive reserve,” helping […]
Many seniors long to remain independent as they age, but feel they don’t have the skills to do so. The need for programs to help the elderly make lifestyle changes to prevent disease and depression is becoming increasingly important, especially as more and more baby boomers enter retirement age. A new study suggests that intervention […]
Are you one of the millions of women who can’t bare the thought of leaving the house without a little lipstick and mascara? Without makeup, many women feel naked and vulnerable. So why precisely do women fear they aren’t attractive enough without it? According to new research, women buy cosmetics primarily for emotional reasons and […]
Advertising has long been blamed for bringing out the worst in us; from causing us to think we need things we don’t, to feeling we need to look a certain way. New research uncovers yet another potential evil of advertising: its effect on children’s eating habits. Since childhood obesity and related health issues are on […]
While it may seem natural to think of chest pain as a red flag for heart disease or heart attack, statistics reveal that chest pain symptoms are usually not a sign of serious impending illness. Chest pain is one of the most common complaints primary care doctors hear and they are faced with the dilemma […]
Breastfeeding is one of the most natural and beneficial things mothers can do to nurture and nourish babies. Most health agencies recommend that when biologically feasible, women should breastfeed babies exclusively for the first six months. The benefits of breastfeeding are numerous, including improved health for mom and baby, stronger immunity for baby, and mother/child […]
