Healthy Living
Researchers find low magnesium levels make vitamin D ineffective
Adequate levels of magnesium in the body are necessary for the absorption and metabolism of vitamin D, important for maintaining… Read More ›
Muscle cramps: How to prevent and soothe the pain
Muscle cramps are never fun. Whether you earned them after a hard day of exercise or you are just one… Read More ›
Infectious mono: More than the ‘kissing disease’
Infectious mononucleosis, or mono, is often called the “kissing disease” because the virus can be easily transmitted by kissing.
While the… Read More ›
Lupus and you: What you need to know
Lupus affects an estimated 1.5 million Americans though most people know very little about the disease, which can be difficult… Read More ›
Race and abnormal Pap results: New study offers a connection
A woman’s race may be a factor in tailoring care for patients with cervical lesions, according to new research on… Read More ›
The truth about genetic testing and your health
From consumer level kits, like 23andme and Ancestry, to physician-ordered workups, the demand for genetic testing is soaring—but is it… Read More ›
Group exercise improves quality of life, reduces stress, study finds
Your next Zumba class can leave you feeling more than invigorated. It can help alleviate your stress and improve your… Read More ›
Americans are lonely—and it’s affecting our health
Americans are lonely and our health is suffering for it. Isolation is often an underlying factor in many of… Read More ›
Adult bullying: Survey finds 31% of Americans have been bullied as an adult
Bullying doesn’t always end with high school. Some lunchroom bullies grow up to become office bullies.
A recent survey conducted by Harris… Read More ›
Reducing fructose intake for 9 days can improve your health. Here’s why.
Researchers find it’s not the fat, it’s the sugar. Improvements in metabolic measures occur in as little as nine days of fructose restriction.