One step to fighting the obesity battle might just be printed on the back of your food package. New research published in the journal Agricultural Economics suggests that people who read nutrition labels tend to be slimmer than those who don’t. And that effect was especially pronounced among women: Female study participants who scanned labels [...]
Archive for September, 2012
Nutrition Labels: How To Read Them
Friday, September 21st, 2012Want to be Generous? Act Quickly, Harvard Study Suggests
Friday, September 21st, 2012Want to be a more generous, cooperative person? Don’t dwell on it. Just be impulsive. Most people’s gut reaction is to give, according to a study published Wednesday by Harvard scientists. Only upon reflection do they become greedy. To reach that conclusion, researchers teased apart the workings of people’s minds when they’re asked to contribute [...]
Without Alcohol, Red Wine Is Still Beneficial
Friday, September 21st, 2012Drinking red wine may help lower blood pressure, but a new study from Spain suggests that alcohol is not the reason. The study, published last week in Circulation Research, concludes that the blood-pressure-lowering effects of red wine are attributable not to its alcohol content, but to the beneficial chemicals called polyphenols that it contains, even [...]
The 10-Minute Workout
Friday, September 21st, 2012Do you ever have those days when despite your best efforts, because of travel or time constraints it looks like you might have to skip your usual workout? Here’s a 10-minute full-body routine that you can easily do in your home, office, hotel room, or at the park with your kids and not miss a [...]
Alternative Treatments for Headache Relief
Friday, September 21st, 2012You don’t always have to head for a medicine bottle when your head is pounding. Click here for some alternative remedies to prevent or stop a headache.
What’s Growing in Your Lunch Bag? 6 Tips to Prevent Foodborne Illness
Friday, September 21st, 2012Depending on your packed-lunch food safety habits, you could be setting yourself up for foodborne illness, better known as the dreaded food poisoning. Almost 50 million cases of foodborne illness occur annually in the United States, and sadly, they result in 3,000 deaths. Using a clean, insulated lunch box along with frozen ice packs are [...]
Six Steps to Finding the Best Health Info Online
Friday, September 21st, 2012Use the Internet to find health information? You’re far from alone, and there are several rules of the road to help make the most of what you find. More than 95 million Americans visited websites related to health, fitness and nutrition in June, Nielsen found. WebMD Health Network led the way with 24.6 million unique [...]
Really? Using a Computer Before Bed Can Disrupt Sleep
Friday, September 21st, 2012In today’s gadget-obsessed world, sleep experts often say that for a better night’s rest, Americans should click the “off” buttons on their smartphones and tablets before tucking in for the night. Electronic devices stimulate brain activity, they say, disrupting your ability to drift off to sleep. But according to the National Sleep Foundation, more than [...]
Heart Disease Prevention Begins with Oral Hygiene
Friday, September 21st, 2012What’s better than walking out of the dentist’s office with a thousand megawatt smile, the slick feel of just-polished teeth, a free toothbrush, and knowing that it’s over? How about a 33% drop in your risk for a heart attack or stroke?
Healthy Breakfast Options for Kids
Friday, September 21st, 2012Mornings can be hectic when you’re rushing out the door for school. Brush teeth, get dressed, gather up book bags, lunches, pencils and paper. But wait, what about breakfast? Fitting breakfast into the morning routine can be a challenge. About 10 percent of all school-age kids skip that meal, and by the time kids enter [...]
