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Gen X, older millennials are drinking too much

Lifestyle, Preventive Care

Osteopathic physicians who specialize in addiction medicine find adults in their mid-30s to 40s are drinking too much alcohol, too often.

Regular cannabis use makes some medication less effective

General Information, Lifestyle, Staying Informed

Patients who regularly use cannabis can require more than two times the usual level of sedation when undergoing medical procedures, according to a JAOA study.

The Mediterranean diet: 5 fast facts

Exercise & Nutrition, Lifestyle, Preventive Care

Eating legumes, nuts, fish and olive oil in place of simple carbohydrates and saturated fats will boost energy, shed weight and ultimately prevent heart disease, says cardiologist Jay Mohan, DO.

Intermittent fasting: Can we fast our way to better health?

Exercise & Nutrition, Lifestyle

Diet trends come and go, but the newest dietary craze—intermittent fasting—can actually trace its roots to the days of the… Read More ›

Poll: Americans may be taking unnecessary vitamins, supplements

Exercise & Nutrition, Lifestyle, Preventive Care

More than 4 in 5 American adults (86 percent) take vitamins or supplements, according to a recent online survey conducted… Read More ›

Physicians call for policies to disarm older patients with dementia

Lifestyle, Mental Health, Preventive Care

Gun-owning baby boomers pose a looming crisis, according to an article in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association.

teenage and childhood anxiety

Survey: 38% of parents say their children experience anxiety

Lifestyle, Mental Health, Preventive Care

Nearly two in five parents say their child suffers from anxiety, according to a new survey commissioned by the American Osteopathic Association and conducted online by The Harris Poll.

The keto diet: 5 fast facts you should know

Exercise & Nutrition, Lifestyle

The ketogenic diet has been used to treat epilepsy and may improve insulin sensitivity, but it has its downsides, too.

Study suggests how to reduce binge drinking in college students

Lifestyle, Preventive Care

Getting college students to drink responsibly depends heavily on convincing them of near-term benefits, like improved health, relationships and grades.… Read More ›

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Standing up for your health

Exercise & Nutrition, Lifestyle

Is your desk job a health hazard? According to research, a sedentary lifestyle or long periods sitting over time can take… Read More ›

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