by Sue Robbins | Jan 15, 2016 | Wellness
In tests with cells and mice, University of Florida researchers found that chronic stress triggers production of a protein called betatrophin, which inhibits an enzyme involved in burning fat. “Betatrophin reduces the body’s ability to break down fat,...
by Sue Robbins | Jan 12, 2016 | Wellness
Peter Abaci, M.D., chronic pain specialist, author and radio host points out that it’s commonplace to see people in gathering places like coffee shops looking down at their digital devices, tapping away. He likens that to what he sees in medical offices across...
by Sue Robbins | Jan 11, 2016 | Wellness
Researchers at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai have published a study that suggests glaucoma patients may experience increased eye pressure as the result of performing several different head-down positions while practicing yoga. “While we encourage...
by Sue Robbins | Jan 7, 2016 | Wellness
“Thriving in the Workplace” is part of a month-long “Work Well” initiative series from Huffpost staffers, designed to help improve health and decrease stress on the job. Blog editor, Alyssa Spatola kept a one week diary of taking a lunch break...
by Sue Robbins | Dec 27, 2015 | Wellness
We’ve all heard the news about how soda is harming our bodies. (Latest evidence against diet soda: it adds significantly to belly fat, weakens bones, and leads to metabolic syndrome, the cluster of high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high cholesterol that...
