Good news, chocolate fans. A new study suggests that people who eat the sweet stuff may more frequently have lower BMI. The research published in the Archives of Internal Medicine finds that among approximately 1,000 Californians, age 20 to 85, individuals who consumed chocolate more frequently had a lower BMI than those who consumed it [...]
Archive for March 26th, 2012
Chocolate Eating Linked To Lower BMI
Monday, March 26th, 2012Antioxidants In Popcorn: Study Finds Polyphenols In Corn’s Kernels
Monday, March 26th, 2012Could popcorn be good for you? A new study reveals that the answer is closer to yes than previously thought — as long as it’s not delivered with a robust coating of butter, fake butter, salt or caramel.
8 Ways To Become An Optimist
Monday, March 26th, 2012Research suggests that people with a glass-half-full outlook are healthier than their pessimistic peers: They catch fewer colds, cope better with heart disease, and may even live longer. Yet far too many of us assume that optimism is an inborn trait bestowed on a lucky few. Experts recommend the following:
New Study: Sleep More, Eat Less
Monday, March 26th, 2012Do you routinely get less than 8 hours of sleep nightly? Are you also having trouble managing your weight? If so, the two could be connected, according to new research. At the American Heart Association’s scientific meeting in San Diego, California, Mayo Clinic researchers presented their findings involving healthy young adults who were forced to [...]
9 Ways to Support Your Child’s Creativity
Monday, March 26th, 2012Kids are natural innovators with powerful imaginations. And creativity offers a bounty of intellectual, emotional and even health benefits. One study found that kids’ imaginations helped them cope better with pain. Creativity also helps kids be more confident, develop social skills, and learn better.
Sinus Infections: 90 To 98% Are Caused By Viruses, Guidelines Say
Monday, March 26th, 2012Have a sinus infection? Antibiotics shouldn’t be your go-to treatment, according to a new set of guidelines from the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Turns out, anywhere from 90 to 90 percent of the infections aren’t caused by bacteria, meaning antibiotics won’t work.
Should School Start Later? Harvard Professor Discusses Kids’ Lack Of Sleep
Monday, March 26th, 2012[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJ8QECaz5OQ[/youtube]
Allergist: Early warm-weather means season of sneezing has been extended
Monday, March 26th, 2012What does the early start mean to allergy sufferers? The season starting early doesn’t guarantee it’ll be worse for an individual and it doesn’t guarantee that the pollen counts are going higher than they typically do, but overall we expect the season to last a couple weeks longer than it would. So overall, more people [...]
7 Foods for Healthy Eyes
Monday, March 26th, 2012Are you eating foods that will help improve eye health? Here are seven delicious choices that help minimize age-related vision changes and reduce the risk of serious eye diseases, too.
Study: One Sugary Drink Per Day Raises Risk of Heart Disease for Men
Monday, March 26th, 2012The evidence linking sugar-sweetened beverages with an array of health problems — including obesity and diabetes — keeps piling up. And a new study adds one more potential risk to the list: coronary heart disease.
