Healthy people can have diabetic-level glucose spikes
In a new study from the Stanford University School of Medicine, a device keeping extra-close tabs on the ups and downs of blood glucose...
Grilled and fried food may increase risk of high blood pressure
In a recent study, researchers find that grilled or well-done beef, chicken or fish may raise the risk of developing high blood pressure among...
Does abortion cause depression in women?
Having an abortion does not increase a woman's risk for depression, according to a new study of nearly 400,000 women.
Previous research has found abortion...
Leisure activities lower blood pressure in Alzheimer’s caregivers
Going for a walk outside, reading, listening to music -- these and other enjoyable activities can reduce blood pressure for elderly caregivers of spouses...
Why dietary fiber is good for people with type 2 diabetes
Recent studies suggest that adding fiber to your daily diet and eating high-fiber food can benefit people with type 2 diabetes.
One previous study has...
This 5:2 diet could benefit people with diabetes
In a new study from University of South Australia, researchers find that people with type 2 diabetes are just as likely to lose weight...
A healthy retirement is more than lifestyle
Scientists find that 5 things in a person's 50s could indicate whether or not they will be fit and healthy into retirement and beyond
The...
Heart attack risk is increasing in pregnant women
The risk of having a heart attack while pregnant, giving birth, or during the two months after delivery, continues to increase for American women,...
How long time meditation changes your brain
In a new study from University of Wisconsin–Madison, researchers examined brain activity in non-meditators, new meditators, and long-term meditators with thousands of hours of...
How omega-3s help keep kids out of trouble
A recent study from UMass Lowell shows that omega 3 supplement could reduce disruptive, even abusive behavior.
Previous research has shown that omega-3 fatty acids...