Healthy Living
Gen X, older millennials are drinking too much
Osteopathic physicians who specialize in addiction medicine find adults in their mid-30s to 40s are drinking too much alcohol, too often.
The Mediterranean diet: 5 fast facts
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.
Study finds ultrasound may aid in osteoporosis screening
In a study that could lead to the wide use of inexpensive ultrasound screenings for osteoporosis, researchers found data from… Read More ›
Poll: Americans may be taking unnecessary vitamins, supplements
More than 4 in 5 American adults (86 percent) take vitamins or supplements, according to a recent online survey conducted… Read More ›
You’re never too young to build healthy bones
Most young people don’t pay as much attention to bone health as it deserves, thinking it’s only an issue for… Read More ›
Physicians call for policies to disarm older patients with dementia
Gun-owning baby boomers pose a looming crisis, according to an article in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association.
Survey: 38% of parents say their children experience anxiety
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.
Talking to your doctor: One physician’s advice
Communicating with your physician is an important part of your medical care. Doctors and patients who work as a team are more likely to achieve better health outcomes.
Study suggests how to reduce binge drinking in college students
Getting college students to drink responsibly depends heavily on convincing them of near-term benefits, like improved health, relationships and grades.… Read More ›
Awareness solid, compliance low for Americans and new shingles vaccine
Shingles vaccination is now nearly twice as effective as the previous protocol and available to patients 10 years younger than… Read More ›