You’ve probably heard the health mantra “Sitting is the new smoking.”
The phrase was coined by Mayo Clinic researcher Dr. James Levine a few years ago after studies he conducted showed that sitting for prolonged periods is one of the worst things you can do for your health.1
… Read MoreThis year’s nasty flu season made us all more worried about germs and the places they hide.
Most of us know the basics… Be wary of surfaces in public bathrooms… Stay out of sneezing range of a sick co-worker… And beware of touching things like shopping cart handles and door handles.
But studies have found that germs can lurk in unlikely spots…places we might never think would hold cold or flu viruses.… Read More
Many of us are trying to get more vitamin D…for good reason.
Studies show vitamin D fights cancer, heart disease, and osteoporosis. It also boosts immunity. And most of us don’t get enough. Nearly three-quarters of Americans are deficient.1
You can get vitamin D in three different ways: exposure to sunlight, food, and supplements.
… Read MoreSome of us love the gym. Others…not so much.
If you are in the second group, you might be interested in a new study that reveals a way to make workouts more tolerable.
Researchers at Brunel University London gave brain scans to people while they exercised.
… Read MoreWhen we go to the gym, we face a choice… Should we do an aerobic workout? Or strength exercises? 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
… Read MoreWhen it comes to high blood pressure, sodium seems to get all the attention. Cutting out salt is likely the first advice your doctor will offer if your numbers are high.
Sodium raises your blood pressure by pulling water into your blood vessels. This raises your total blood volume which, in turn, increases your blood pressure. Reduce your sodium and you lower your blood pressure.… Read More