The road to better health is often long and difficult, so the recent news that just two days on an oatmeal diet can lower bad cholesterol levels by ten percent is welcome news. Better yet, the benefits were seen after…
Squats Aren’t the Answer After 60 – These 5 Standing Moves Rebuild Bones Faster Gluteal strength plays a huge role in how the body moves after age 60. These muscles strengthen walking, stabilize the hips, protect the lower back, and…
In ASN Science Policy Scholarship offered to advanced graduate students, early professionals, postdoctoral fellows or medical interns, residents, or fellows. The purpose of the Fellowship is to provide a broad understanding of current food policy issues and initiatives. The fellowship…
Why can healthy lifestyle choices eliminate 90% of the risk of having a heart attack, while drugs can only reduce the risk by 20% to 30%? According to the standard American diet, atherosclerosis – hardening of the arteries, the number…
I was recently asked to review a book by the same name Once upon a time a stranger. In it, I learned some interesting insights into why talking to strangers can benefit you in ways that even your closest relationships…
Wondering if spinning can be as effective as lifting weights? Spoiler alert: it definitely can! Lifting weights isn’t the only way to build muscle. Dancing or walking with a heavy backpack is also very effective. It’s easy to start, can…
The Gen Z Paradox Gen Z is the living embodiment of the word paradox. This is the generation that was promised flying cars and hoverboards and instead got ten different monthly subscriptions. Interestingly, they live in a global village with…
Small changes to your smile can impact everyday life in lasting and practical ways. For many adults, minor dental concerns build confidence more than they expect. The effect is often subtle but consistent. Treatments such as composite bonding are increasingly…
Main roads Women are more likely to survive cancer than men However, they are also more likely to cause serious side effects of cancer treatment The researchers said that the patient’s gender should be considered in the cancer treatment schedule…
Recent research from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, found how our overnight fast can play an important role in improving heart rate, blood pressure and blood sugar control without cutting calories. Does eating at night increase the risk of heart…
