Healthy Living
Yoga and meditation can reduce chronic pain
A mindfulness-based stress reduction course was found to benefit patients with chronic pain and depression, leading to significant improvement in… Read More ›
C. diff, one of the most common hospital infections, explained
C. diff (clostridioides difficile) infections are increasingly common, and the COVID-19 pandemic may further boost infection rates.
Primarily caused by improperly… Read More ›
Depression Versus Sadness: When to Talk with your Doctor
Most people will have depressive periods or times of sadness throughout their lives. For someone experiencing these feelings, it can… Read More ›
Mindful Yoga Found to Reduce Symptoms of PCOS
New research finds regular mindful yoga can improve quality of life for women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
A new study… Read More ›
Shift Workers At Risk for Heart Disease, Stroke and Type 2 Diabetes
Shift workers are at a significantly increased risk for sleep disorders and metabolic syndrome, which increases a person’s risk for… Read More ›
How to Stay Healthy During Severe Flu Seasons
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), this year’s flu season is ratcheting up early. As of Dec. 19,… Read More ›
What’s the Difference Between Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia?
Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia. You hear these terms batted around seemingly interchangeably, especially during November, which is National Alzheimer’s Disease… Read More ›
The Link Between Dairy and Prostate Cancer
A high consumption of dairy products, like milk and cheese, appears to be associated with an increased risk of prostate… Read More ›
Clearing Up Adult Acne Myths
Zits and pimples are generally thought to be a problem for teenagers with raging hormones and fast-food diets. However, adult… Read More ›
Less Sleep Linked to Obesity in African Americans
A new study examined associations between body mass index (BMI) and reported amounts of sleep, using data from 3,778 African… Read More ›