Health & The Workplace
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For better or for worse, psychologists have determined that we identify with the people and organization that we call “work.”
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FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE
Donald Trump's Health
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The strange twists and turns of this year’s presidential election has now thrust each candidates health into question.
Read MoreOur Wimpy Handshakes
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We now have proof-positive that we are losing our grip: a study of American “millennials” – people aged 20 to 34 – shows we have significantly weaker hand strength than we had in 1985.
Read MoreWant a Meeting? Take a Walk!
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Changing just one seated meeting per week at work into a walking meeting increased the work-related physical activity levels of white-collar workers by 10 minutes.
Read MoreCreating a New Class of Painkillers
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The discovery of a potential new class of painkiller is happy news. And that is just what a research team from Duke University recently – potentially – discovered.
Read MoreMarijuana Use Can Mutate Your DNA
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Marijuana use is on the rise worldwide. It is the most commonly used illicit drug in the U.S., and the number of cities where it is legal is also growing.
Read MoreMake wrinkles and eyebags disappear with ‘Second Skin’
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Wrinkles and eyebags could be a thing of the past thanks to researchers at Harvard and M.I.T.
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Rise of the Robots
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The hand holding the scalpel in operating rooms around the country is more likely to be made of stainless steel and titanium than flesh and blood.
Read MoreLifestyle changes you can make to lose weight
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Which hormones are responsible for that unwanted excess belly fat?
Read MoreIs resveratrol the key to anti-aging
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What has anti-aging research shown about this antioxidant?
Read More6 reasons why you eat when you’re not really hungry
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Why do we get those cravings to eat when being hungry is not the answer? If we could just ignore those impulses, we would be perfectly fine but that’s easier said than done. The root cause often stems from our emotions.
Read MoreCholesterol: HDL versus LDL
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If we have too much or too little of either good or bad cholesterol, it can put us as risk for serious conditions such as coronary heart disease, heart attack or stroke.
Read MoreCancer becoming number one killer
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New statistics show that cancer is becoming the number one killer in more states across the United States. This comes as deaths from heart disease have declined. Across the nation, heart disease is still the leading cause of death. And fortunately, death rates for both have been dropping for about 25 years. However, heart disease has dropped at a higher rate.
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What you need to know about dehydration
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Dehydration is a condition that occurs when the body loses more fluids (mostly water) that it takes in. Dehydration causes more water to leave our bodies than we take in through water consumption. It is normal for us as humans to excrete a certain amount of water each day.
Read MoreSuffering from back pain?
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Back pain is one of the most common complaints. Fortunately, most back pain can be resolved. On the other hand, back pain can also be one of the most difficult and frustrating problems to treat. It is important to understand what causes back pain to get the proper treatment.
Read MoreBenefits of Arginine
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Arginine is an amino acid (L-arginine) that is made by the body and obtained from diet; necessary for the body to make proteins. It is found in many foods that have protein – therefore, deficiencies are rare. Arginine-rich foods include red meat, fish, poultry, wheat germ, grains, nuts and seeds, and dairy products. As a natural dietary supplement, arginine has received a lot of attention lately for its potential heart benefits.
Read MoreThe not so sweet scoop on sugar and chronic disease
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In the United States, the average person consumes 80 grams or 20 teaspoons each day. In 2012, this averaged out to be about 130 pounds of sugar per person consumed a year. Over the years, our love affair with everything sweet has become a bitter pill to swallow with respect in how it’s harming our health.
Read MoreTips to prepare for having surgery
/Know the facts. Discuss and learn everything about your surgery with your medical team. Talk to your surgeon and everyone who manages your care during the operation. Ask any and every question until you feel comfortable.
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