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11/21/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Women with rheumatoid arthritis suffer faster physical decline after menopause, new study says

Menopause brings many changes to a woman’s body. For women with rheumatoid arthritis, however, this means a sharper decline in physical function, according to a study in the journal Rheumatology. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that is not limited to the joints. It also affects various body systems, including the skin, eyes, lungs, heart, and […]

11/12/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Is too much sleep bad for you? Expert weighs in

Several studies have already confirmed the dangers of sleep deprivation, but is there data on the effect of sleeping too much? An article in the Journal of the American Heart Association, which covered a meta-analysis that involved over three million individuals, revealed that people “who slept nine hours a day died earlier than those who slept eight [hours].” […]

10/04/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How exercise (even just a little bit) can help those with chronic illness

Dealing with chronic illness can be difficult, especially since it often makes the body fragile and weak. Your condition can affect your daily life, especially your ability to do normal tasks and exercise. Despite these setbacks, you must try to exercise to help improve both your physical and mental health. Exercise can heal the mind and […]

09/26/2018 / By Zoey Sky

The power of the mind: If you think you can succeed, your body will change accordingly

Social psychology states that there is a link between high self-efficacy and positive outcomes — and that the belief that you can achieve a difficult task defines your level of self-efficacy. According to research on the connection between self-efficacy and quality of life perceptions of health, this belief in your ability to succeed may even affect […]

09/08/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

How much physical exercise you do now will affect the learning ability of your future children

Our looks, intelligence quotient, and personality disposition are not the only things we inherit from our parents. A recent study shows that we get our capacity to learn from them as well. A recent study by Prof. André Fischer and his team from the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) in Goettingen and Munich and […]

07/18/2018 / By Rita Winters

5 Things you should be doing to maintain your health

In 1948, the World Health Organization (WHO) defined health as not just the absence of disease, but also as the overall state of well-being. Many people live as if health is the goal when health should be a part of their daily lifestyle. Instead of fighting disease when it’s already there, people can instead practice […]

05/15/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Are we a nation of drugged-up zombies? Research reveals most people would rather pop a pill than exercise

Americans are known to be dependent on prescribed drugs. In fact, it is believed that we consume more pills far more than any other country. When we feel sick, popping a pill seems like the easier way to treat our sickness than go through a long process of changing lifestyle routines. Today, drinking a cup […]

11/03/2017 / By Zoey Sky

Americans don’t dream anymore: Expert claims lack of sleep is affecting our physical and mental health

It’s not just kids who need a decent amount of sleep each night. To be able to function well at school or work, adults need to sleep deep enough to dream, according to an article from the Daily Mail. Each night, we go through the fours stages of sleep. This occurs several times, and the […]

08/24/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Gut bacteria discovered to be the key to maintaining resilience and vitality throughout life

Could the secrets to vitality lie in gut bacteria? That certainly seems to be the case with worms, flies, and mice; all of which have had their lifespans improved through exposure to indole-producing gut bacteria. The new study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, uncovered a surprising link between age-related health conditions […]

12/17/2016 / By Amy Goodrich

Physical activity throughout older age linked to higher psychological well-being

Sure, you know exercise is good for you. It improves cardiovascular health, keeps your weight in check, slows down the aging process, and tones and strengthens your body. But have you ever noticed the increased feelings of happiness after working out? Researchers studying the effects of exercise have consistently found a positive link between exercise […]

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