Saline solution has been part of standard hospital treatment for 150 years.
It’s the bag of saltwater that hangs above many patients. It is administered intravenously to make sure patients don’t get dehydrated and their blood pressure remains strong. It is also used to administer drugs and nutrition if a patient can’t eat.
But new research finds it might also kill you.… Read More
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 MoreMany 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 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
For decades, doctors have debated whether people can be overweight and still be healthy.
If you get plenty of exercise but are still heavy, does that mean you’re in bad shape?
A new study attempted to find an answer. York University researchers gathered 853 adults who had weight issues. All were attending weight management clinics in Ontario, Canada.1
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