Category: Health Tip

If you have to sit for long periods, make sure you do it right!   Many of us spend a large proportion of our days sitting in front of computer screens. Do you maintain proper posture? This is important for good health. Children and adults would benefit by taking a break and moving around at…

Exercise, diet, sunlight, and good sleep have been found to be useful in the treatment of depression. A randomized, controlled study by Spanish researchers has found that lifestyle modifications significantly help depression patients taking antidepressant medications. The intervention group received specific written recommendations to walk at least 1 hour per day, get exposure to sunlight…

In a recent study done in Västerås, Sweden, it was found that exercise was the strongest predictor of 75 year old men to reach the age of 90. This study followed a group of 75 year olds to see what helped them live to be 90. Among men it was found that exercise had a…

Weight loss may be key to knee osteoarthritis pain relief.   A one year Danish study of 192 obese patients found those who maintain weight loss report 15% less osteoarthritis knee pain. An initial 16-week intensive weight loss intervention was followed by randomly dividing the participants into three maintenance groups: one continuing dietary intervention, another…

Want a proven strategy to boost your kid’s grades? Get them serving others!   Want to help your kids and their friends get better grades in school? You might be surprised to know that students who engage in service (that is, helpful activities benefiting other people) get better grades in school. Sounds pretty easy? It…

A recent study from Stockholm’s University found that a vegetarian diet may be beneficial for the genes. In this study, scientists compared persons consuming a vegetarian diet with those eating a meat diet and found less genetic damage in the vegetarians.   So a plant-based diet may be the best for good health and good…

This time of year in America many people are thinking about what they are thankful for. Having a spirit of gratitude brings many benefits to one’s self and to those around. There are many studies that mention the positive effects of being thankful. Here are just a few of those benefits:   It helps the…

A recent study found that your social network of friends influences your weight. In this study, researchers looked at two different schools and tried to see the influence of friends on each others weight. They found that people that are alike tend to be friends, such as those that are overweight or obese tend to…

Adequate sleep may contribute to preventing Alzheimer’s disease.   The brain has no lymphatic system. Recently a glymphatic system has been identified. This paravascular pathway facilitates the clearance of waste from the brain via an exchange between the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and interstitial (ISF) fluids. During sleep, brain cells actually shrink slightly, allowing for greater…

Are all fats the same or are there some types that are better than others for the heart?   A recent study conducted by Harvard School of Public Health compared the consumption of saturated fat with linoleic acid. Saturated fats are those found in animal products like butter cream, and lard, and are solid at…

Much has been said about transportation in order to cut down on carbon dioxide emissions. This is important and we need to do all we can in this area. But have you ever considered how the contents of your plate affects the environment? It does. Did you know that to produce one kilo of beefsteak, 68.8…

A recently published study looked at the effects of sugar-sweetened sodas on cellular aging and found that drinking one soda per day produces similar cell damage as smoking or accelerates cell aging with about 4.6 years. The researchers studied the length of the telomere, which is an area at the end of a chromosome that…