Some of us love the gym. Others…not so much.
If you are in the second group, you might be interested in a study that reveals a way to make workouts more tolerable.
Researchers at Brunel University London gave brain scans to people while they exercised.[1]
The participants walked or ran on an outdoor track. Scientists divided them into three groups.… Read More
Only about 11% of surgeries are considered “emergencies” that have to be performed immediately. With the other 89%, there is some flexibility on when they can be scheduled.[1]
But if you are considering having a procedure in July, perhaps you should reconsider.
It’s because of something researchers have dubbed the “July Effect.”[2]
July is the month medical residents fresh out of med school typically start their new jobs.… Read More
Blood-thinning drugs are supposed to prevent strokes. That’s the main reason millions of Americans who suffer from atrial fibrillation take them.
These anticoagulant medications include warfarin, apixaban, dabigatran, and rivaroxaban.[i]
An alarming study shows that in some people these drugs actually increase the chances of having a stroke.
Researchers from the University College London and the University of Surrey studied 4,848 people over 65 with atrial fibrillation.… Read More
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You may figure that weight gain is an inevitable part of aging. But a major study has discovered that there may be a hidden culprit behind mid-life body fat.
And it has nothing to do with getting older.
Researchers at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle followed the eating and drinking of habits of more than 49,000 post-menopausal women for five years.… Read More
When you go to the gym, you face a choice…
Should you do an aerobic workout?
Or strength exercises?
Or maybe a little of both?
Studies show they each have important and specific health benefits.
Aerobic exercise is good for your heart and lungs. It lowers blood pressure, improves immunity and blood lipids, and it promotes vascular health.[1]
Strength training builds stronger bones and muscles.… Read More