
Newsbites: Body mass index data; healthy eating and sleep; MIND diet for cognitive health
New Data on Body Mass Index (BMI) Body Mass Index (BMI) is a ratio of…

New Data on Body Mass Index (BMI) Body Mass Index (BMI) is a ratio of…

I tend to make less healthful food choices when I’m tired. Is this a real…

Between memory lapses and noticeable struggles with focus and decision- making, you might think that…

Breakfast may be the least popular meal of the day. Hunger, time, motivation—whatever it is,…

Associations of Plant-Based Foods with Health Depend on the Level of Processing A plant-based dietary…

Oral Estrogen May Increase Blood Pressure Estrogen is a hormone taken by some women to…

Many Americans are sleeping poorly or not getting enough sleep. More than 25 percent of…

Does this scenario sound familiar? You see your doctor and discuss a medical condition you…

Having a mild case of psoriasis may be more of a bothersome annoyance than a…

Q: What’s the difference between an ordinary headache and a migraine? A: A migraine headache…

Healthy Pre-Infection Lifestyle Associated with Lower Risk of “Long COVID” The COVID-19 virus is here…

As we are nearly half-way into 2023, it may be a good time to take…

Mental health problems are exceedingly common, especially in women: One out of every two women…

Do you stop talking mid-sentence because you can’t find the right word, or forget where…

Q: What are the “hunger hormones” and can they be controlled? A: Ghrelin is a…

If you go to Amazon or search Google for weighted blankets, you will find many…

When looking for at home migraine relief, a quick online search will pull up several…

Everyone starts to lose a little muscle mass starting at about age 30. Unfortunately, sarcopenia,…

Previous research has shown that poor sleep may put people at greater risk for a…

Many older adults report poor sleep. Disturbed nights can happen because of painful conditions like…

If you have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), your doctor likely has recommended…

Inflammation is a hot topic these days. With so many people suffering from chronic diseases,…

A PVC is a premature ventricular contraction. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), a…

Even if you don’t make New Year’s resolutions, at this time of year, you probably…
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Insomnia Sufferers More Likely to Report Memory Problems Canadian researchers have found that insomnia is…

What are antihistamines, and how do they work? Antihistamines are medications that reduce or block…

Your sciatic nerve is the main nerve supplying your leg. This large nerve leaves your…

During the holiday season, in what is often the busiest time of year for many…

People who follow a healthy lifestyle do more than just manage their diet and make…

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder—a condition in which the body’s immune system mistakenly…

Most people experience occasional heartburn from time to time, but when that burning sensation in…

© Luis Diaz Devesa | Getty ImagesBeing awake in the middle of the night—when your…

Q: I’ve been suffering from the pain and stiffness of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for many…

When looking for a good joint replacement surgeon, you might not think to include expertise…

© AntiMartina | Getty Images If you’ve been counting sheep for more nights than you’d…

Earlier this year, the American Heart Association (AHA) released “Life’s Essential 8,” a checklist of…
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Improve Your Sleep and Lower Your Odds of Heart Disease, Stroke The more positive sleep…

If you have been to a doctor’s office or hospital in the last 30 years,…

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), GERD can cause stomach juices to flow…

The same factors that raise the risk for heart disease also impact brain disease, including…

For years we were told to “eat well and exercise” to keep our hearts healthy….

About one in three adults in the United States report routinely not getting enough sleep….