Share on PinterestCan weight-strengthening exercises reduce mortality risk? Cavan Images/Getty Images The authors of a new meta-analysis of prior studies wanted to determine how much time adults should spend doing muscle-strengthening exercises each week. They conclude that doing 30–60 minutes of these exercises each week lowers the risk of all-cause […]
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Your heart is a complex organ that works continuously to provide your body with a constant supply of oxygenated blood (1). It’s part of the cardiovascular system, which also includes arteries, veins, and capillaries (2). One of the most important ways to keep your cardiovascular system healthy is by following […]
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SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) – The Alzheimer’s Association says that 6.5 million Americans age 65 or older suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. They add that the number is expected to increase to nearly 13 million by 2050. Dr. Stuart Anfang, chief of adult psychology at Baystate Health, spoke with Western Mass News […]
Nutrition labels are standard on packaged foods. They help you understand what vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients are in the food. The serving size lets you know what portion of food contains the amount of nutrients listed on the label. Of course, you may eat more or less than one […]
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common pediatric liver disease, affecting 5 to 8 million children in the United States. In NAFLD, the cells of the liver store large fat droplets, which can affect the function of the liver. Physicians have long observed a relationship between NAFLD and […]
LONDON >> The number of people worldwide with diabetes is rising, and with diabetes comes a higher risk for heart disease. Dr. Gosia Wamil, a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, explains the connection between these two serious, chronic diseases. People with Type 2 diabetes are up to four […]
Share on PinterestNew research in rodents cautions of possible cardiometabolic risks associated with yo-yo dieting. stockstudioX/Getty Images Researchers investigated the effects yo-yo dieting on the cardiometabolic health of rats by mimicking this with cycles of severe calorie restriction and refeeding. They found that three cycles of restriction reduced heart and […]