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The theory of energy balance is under some serious scrutiny, and it could change the paradigm of how to treat the obesity epidemic. Managing weight is pretty simple if you think about it: match energy input with output and things should stabilize. Take in less than you exert, weight should go down. More, and expect ...click here to read more

The way women with heart disease deal with mental stress may put them at an increased risk for heart attacks and other cardiovascular events. According to a study presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions, this risk of cardiovascular events does not appear to be the same in men. The study presented at the premier ...click here to read more

There’s a great chance you’ve taken anti-inflammatory medication at some point. Whether you needed some quick relief from a headache, allergic reaction, or joint pain, at one point or another, you’ve popped a pill or two. We all have. But if you’ve been taking a common doctor-prescribed anti-inflammatory, it might be messing with your metabolism ...click here to read more

New research shows that female veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have a higher risk of heart disease compared to female veterans without PTSD. These findings are part of preliminary research that was presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia. The study outlines how females with PTSD have a higher risk of ...click here to read more

This week is off to a rough start. To tell you the truth, I’ve done something I haven’t done in at least 8-10 years: I watched my favorite sports team on its west coast road trip. The late nights are taking its toll. But it got me thinking about sleep and “sleep hygiene.” So, many ...click here to read more

Maintaining muscle mass in middle age could be an effective way of warding off heart disease. According to new research published in the journal Epidemiology & Community Health, the amount of lean muscle mass that a healthy person has in middle age is linked to their future risk of cardiovascular health, at least in men. ...click here to read more

Can you throw your hands up in the air and wave them like you don’t care? Or do you have tight, sore shoulders? Your shoulders might not seem like much, but they are the body’s most complicated joint. In addition to being very high-use, shoulders have a lot of connective tissue and moving parts, making ...click here to read more

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re aware that weight influences several health conditions. High body weight is often associated with high cholesterol, inflammation, joint pain, and a number of other chronic illnesses. Of course, being liberated from the rock also means you’ve heard a million-and-one gurus promising quick and healthy fat loss. But ...click here to read more

It is never too late to start a fitness routine if you want to reduce the likelihood of getting dementia. New research shows that staying fit or improving fitness could be one of the best medicines to help improve cognitive functions. Atefe Tari of the Cardiac Exercise Research Group (CERG) at the Norwegian University of ...click here to read more

There you are, tucked away deep in dreamland. Then it hits. You’re startled awake by excruciating pain in your calf. You can’t move and you don’t know what to do. Calf cramps are the worst. Not only can they wake up in the middle of the night, but that can hit while you’re watching television ...click here to read more

The severity of mental health issues, including depression, may have a connection to heart disease and stroke. A study presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions examined the connection between depression and non-fatal heart diseases such as heart failure, coronary heart disease, angina, heart attack, or stroke. The study looked at U.S. adults aged ...click here to read more

We all have those family members who can make our blood boil. A new study has come out, just in time for the holidays no less, that says strained family relationships are a major contributor to chronic illness. As the holidays near and you may be faced with spending time with family members that make ...click here to read more

Women who experience menopause before age 40 may be at higher risk for several heart conditions, according to a new study. The preliminary research was presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions, an annual premier global exchange of the latest advances in cardiovascular science for researchers and clinicians. This study is the largest, single ...click here to read more

I’m sure you heard all about it a few years ago: sugar taxes and bans were the talk of the country. A new study is showing just how well it worked. It appears that when people don’t have easy access to sugary drinks like sodas, fruit punch, and energy drinks, they don’t miss them—and it ...click here to read more