Study: Modifiable Lifestyle Factors Responsible for a Lot of Unnecessary Deaths
That’s basically the conclusion of a new report from researchers affiliated with the Harvard School of Public Health. The goal of the study was to come up with estimated mortality risks from 12 modifiable health/lifestyle/dietary factors: high blood glucose, low-density...
read moreThe End of NyQuil as We Know It?
That’s the title of this Wall Street Journal Blog post – and it sure puts some perspective on all the howling about the dangers of “unregulated supplements.” Now, a panel of outside experts convened by the agency is meeting to discuss ways to reduce the...
read moreApple Cider Vinegar Redux
When I was a kid, apple cider vinegar was one of those “good for what ails you” nostrums touted in the “alternative health” media – and it’s still kicking around. Not surprisingly, it was also pushed as a weight loss aid: I still remember...
read moreYou’re Never Too Old II: Meet Don Wildman
Last summer, I posted a link to an article about the benefits of exercise for seniors. The point was simply this: no matter how old you are, you can still reap benefits from a regular workout program – even if you’re starting from scratch. And even if you’re...
read moreWhat’s In a Name: the Sequel
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a post on the importance of knowing who you’re dealing with, when looking for health/fitness information online. I used a site I’d been directed to, www.TheBestWayToExercise.com as an example. At the time of writing, the author was...
read moreA Few Extra Pounds Won’t Kill You
In fact, they may prolong your life a bit. The report, published online last week in the journal Obesity, found that overall, people who were overweight but not obese — defined as a body mass index of 25 to 29.9 — were actually less likely to die than people of normal weight,...
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