Source: Medical Daily Eating a lot of oily fish or consuming omega supplements may not be good for a man’s health. New research reveals that males with high blood concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids are at a higher risk of developing prostate cancer. The finding comes from a large prospective study published in the Journal of the […]
Read MoreBy: Susannah Felts and Jeannie Kim, Health magazine From sleeping in to sipping cocktails—the top 10 “vices” that are really, truly good for you. You can officially stop feeling guilty about those little “bad-for-you” habits you can’t seem to break. Turns out, many of life’s greatest indulgences bring big health benefits—helping you stay slim, fight […]
Read MoreSource: Rodale News 1. Beans Beans are one of the best sources of plant protein and provide an excellent amount of fiber, but they are also an important part of a nutritious diet because they have cancer fighting potential as well. A group of researchers at Colorado State University reported on the anticancer abilities of […]
Read MoreBy Amy Orciari Herman The number of emergency department visits related to the insomnia drug zolpidem (e.g., Ambien) more than tripled in the U.S. from 2005 to 2010, according to a report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Overall, the number rose from 6111 to 19,487. Females were especially at risk, accounting […]
Read MoreMost U.S. adults do not meet overall physical activity guidelines, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Story Highlights About 79% don’t meet guidelines for both aerobics, strength training 29% are meeting the muscle-strengthening activity recommendation Regular exercise has been shown to lower health risks Most adults in the USA aren’t meeting the […]
Read MoreSource: Wikipedia Omega-3 fatty acids (also called ω−3 fatty acids or n−3 fatty acids[1]) are fats commonly found in marine and plant oils. They are polyunsaturated fatty acids with a double bond (C=C) at the third carbon atom from the end of the carbon chain. The fatty acids have two ends, the acid (-COOH) end, […]
Read MoreBy: Maggie Fox, NBC News Walking really is just as good for you as running – but only if you compare it in terms of calories burned and not merely on time spent, researchers reported on Thursday. Studies have gone back and forth on the question for years – is a stroll as good as […]
Read MoreDrink 5 8-Ounce Glasses of Water a Day Scientists at Loma Linda University found that men who drank this amount of H2O were 54 percent less likely to suffer a fatal heart attack than those who drank two glasses or less every day. Take a Laugh Break Watching 15 minutes of funny video can improve […]
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