Summer has officially arrived. And with the warmer weather comes invitations to backyard swim parties and family barbeques, and opportunities to partake in sporty outings and fireworks displays. But before heading outdoors, make sure you’re armed with the essentials for spending time in the sun, cooling off and celebrating America’s birth. For starters, the right … Continue reading Sights on summer, thoughts on safety
Category: General Health News
Many People Continue Unhealthy Habits After Disease Diagnosis
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (6/27, Gormly) reported, "Even when faced with a health scare like a heart attack or stroke, or a life-changing diagnosis like diabetes or cancer, many people continue unhealthy habits with eating, smoking, exercising and the like." However, these changes can be important. One study "found that smoking after a heart attack significantly decreased … Continue reading Many People Continue Unhealthy Habits After Disease Diagnosis
Diet May Be Key First Line Therapy In New-Onset Type 2 Diabetes
HealthDay (6/25, Preidt) reported, "Dietary changes alone can yield the same benefits as changes in both diet and exercise in the first year after a person is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes," according to research presented at the American Diabetes Association's annual meeting and simultaneously published online June 25 in The Lancet. Investigators "found that patients … Continue reading Diet May Be Key First Line Therapy In New-Onset Type 2 Diabetes
Stress Plus Sleep Deprivation May Increase Systolic Blood Pressure
WebMD (6/15, Goodman) reported that "a stressful day after a poor night of sleep may be an especially bad combination for blood pressure," according to a study presented at a medical conference. Investigators "recruited 20 healthy young adults and measured their blood pressure at rest and then after a stressful task, in this case, giving … Continue reading Stress Plus Sleep Deprivation May Increase Systolic Blood Pressure
More TV Time May Be Linked To Increased Heart Disease, Diabetes Risk
Reuters (6/15, McCook) reports that, according to research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, more time spent in front of the TV may be linked to an increased risk of heart disease and diabetes, as well as to an increased risk of premature death. Bloomberg News (6/15, Ostrow) reports that investigators looked at … Continue reading More TV Time May Be Linked To Increased Heart Disease, Diabetes Risk