We all are tempted to give our dogs treats. But sneaking him a bit of food from your plate can have deadly consequences.
The dangers of people food for dogs made headlines recently when the FDA issued a warning regarding xylitol.
Many people don’t know that this sweetener is toxic to dogs. It’s commonly found in sugar-free candies, jams, jellies, toothpaste, chewing gum, and baked goods.… Read More
A heart drug taken by millions of Americans can lead to dementia, a major new study finds.1
Coumadin is the brand name for warfarin, an anticoagulant or blood thinner. It is the number one drug prescribed for atrial fibrillation.
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a type of irregular heartbeat that affects about 3 million U.S. adults. More than 2 million Americans take warfarin.… Read More
Going to church dramatically improves health, new research shows.
In a 20-year study, Harvard scientists found that women who went to religious services twice a week were one-third less likely to die compared to non-attendees.1
The study included data on more than 75,000 U.S. women between the ages of 46 and 71.
… Read MoreThere is a popular notion that doctors die differently than the rest of us.
They know end-of-life interventions are unlikely to work and can cause suffering, according to this assumption. So when their time comes, physicians choose not to spend their final days hooked up to machines. They stay away from the ICU. They are more likely to die at home surrounded by family and friends.… Read More
When you walk into the gym and you want to improve your heart health, you know where to go. The cardio machines.
If you want a muscular physique, you head to the weights.
But what kind of exercise should you do if you want to live longer? Penn State researchers believe they have the answer.
… Read MoreYou’ve tried physical therapy, painkillers, and even shots to end the agony. But your back pain still won’t go away.
You’re not alone. Sixty-five million Americans suffer from lower back pain. It’s the second most common cause of disability behind only arthritis.1,2,3
More than one quarter of adults say they have experienced low back pain in the past three months.… Read More