by Sue Robbins | Feb 26, 2020 | Wellness
Reading the news can be stress-inducing at the best of times. When the news is particularly worrying, many of us experience levels of anxiety so high that we can have difficulty coping. So how can we stay (reasonably) anxiety-free when the media bombards us with...
by Sue Robbins | Feb 20, 2020 | Wellness
Activities like walking and lifting weights were both tied to a healthier weight, but combining the two may have the most benefits. To stave off obesity, we might want to both stride and lift, according to an important, large-scale new study of how different types of...
by Sue Robbins | Jan 31, 2020 | Migraine, Wellness
For men at least, entering middle age with plenty of muscle may lower the later risk of developing heart disease by more than 80 percent. How much muscle you have now could indicate how healthy your heart will be later, according to an interesting new study of muscle...
by Sue Robbins | Jan 15, 2020 | Wellness
High blood pressure tends to begin at a younger age in women than men, and rises faster, a new study reports. Blood pressure begins to increase at younger ages in women than in men, and it goes up at a faster rate, a new study reports. On average, women who develop...
by Sue Robbins | Jan 13, 2020 | Wellness
Chinese men and women who drank more than three cups of tea a week had a lower risk of heart attack, stroke and other fatal problems. Drinking tea may be good for your heart, researchers report. Chinese scientists analyzed data from a continuing health study conducted...
by Sue Robbins | Jan 12, 2020 | Wellness
By nature, human beings are social creatures. Yet, as we age, personal dynamics and lifestyles change, which can result in loneliness and isolation. With older adults increasingly moving into senior living or retirement communities, researchers at...
