Health Tip: Diabetics, Avoid Too Much Salt

Health Tip: Diabetics, Avoid Too Much Salt

Posted: 30 Mar 2012 08:41 PM PDT

Suggestions to help you cut back (HealthDay News) — High-sodium foods can contribute to high blood pressure, which is a major risk factor for stroke and heart attack. The issue is compounded for people with diabetes, who are already at greater risk of heart attack and stroke. The American Diabetes Association suggests these healthier choices...

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Diet, Smoking May Affect MS Progression

Posted: 30 Mar 2012 08:38 PM PDT

Caffeine, alcohol could slow multiple sclerosis, while cigarettes accelerate it, study suggests By Carina Storrs FRIDAY, March 30 (HealthDay News) — Dietary factors and cigarette smoking may alter the course of disease in patients with a milder form of multiple sclerosis, a new study finds. Out of nearly 900 patients with what is called “relapsing...

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Study Weighs In on Diets for Kids

Posted: 30 Mar 2012 08:31 PM PDT

Meal plan with very low carbs was tough for children to follow, researchers say By Randy Dotinga FRIDAY, March 30 (HealthDay News) — If you’re trying to get your child to drop a few pounds, here’s some food for thought: A new study finds that among three types of diets, kids preferred the one emphasizing...

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Health Tip: Encourage Your Kids to Choose Healthy Snacks

Health Tip: Encourage Your Kids to Choose Healthy Snacks

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 05:41 PM PDT

And skip the chips and cookies (HealthDay News) — Kids may crave chips and sweet treats, but parents should encourage their children to choose healthier options. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers these suggestions: Keep plenty of fresh, colorful fruits and vegetables in plain sight, where kids can grab them easily. Stock up on...

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Corner Stores Stock Healthier Foods After Aid Program Changes

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 05:35 PM PDT

Government food-aid program now offers vouchers for fruits and vegetables TUESDAY, March 20 (HealthDay News) — Small stores in two low-income areas of North Philadelphia began stocking healthier foods after changes to a popular U.S. government food-aid program, a new study finds. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC program) is...

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Vitamin E Supplements Don’t Affect Heart Failure Risk: Study

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 05:26 PM PDT

Large review showed they did not make any difference in healthy women By Kathleen Doheny TUESDAY, March 20 (HealthDay News) — Vitamin E supplements don’t appear to affect a healthy woman’s overall risk of heart failure one way or the other, researchers report. “It neither increases nor decreases the risk,” said study author Dr. Claudia...

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Ibuprofen May Ward Off Altitude Sickness

Ibuprofen May Ward Off Altitude Sickness

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 12:39 AM PDT

Hikers who took the medication were less likely to have symptoms of ‘acute mountain sickness’ TUESDAY, March 20 (HealthDay News) — The anti-inflammatory and painkiller ibuprofen seems to reduce the risk of altitude sickness, according to a new study. Headache, fatigue, nausea, dizziness, vomiting and poor appetite are among the symptoms of altitude sickness, which...

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Low ‘Bad’ Cholesterol Levels May Be Linked to Cancer Risk

Posted: 25 Mar 2012 11:26 PM PDT

Preliminary study found patients had low LDL cholesterol years before cancer diagnosis SUNDAY, March 25 (HealthDay News) — There may be a link between low levels of “bad” low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and increased cancer risk, according to new research. In the study, researchers looked at 201 cancer patients and 402 cancer-free patients. They found...

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Could Soy Help Lower Your Blood Pressure?

Posted: 25 Mar 2012 11:04 PM PDT

Antioxidants in tofu, other foods might have beneficial effect, study suggests SUNDAY, March 25 (HealthDay News) — Isoflavones — a compound found in foods such as soy milk, green tea, tofu and peanuts — may help lower blood pressure in young adults, new research suggests. The researchers also found that isoflavones may be of particular...

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Don’t Forget to Eat Your Fruits, Veggies … and Popcorn?

Posted: 25 Mar 2012 10:50 PM PDT

The whole-grain treat a good choice for guilt-free snacking, researchers say SUNDAY, March 25 (HealthDay News) — Want a healthy snack? Consider passing the popcorn. A new study says the whole-grain treat contains more of the “good for you” antioxidants called polyphenols than some fruits or vegetables. The amount of polyphenols in popcorn was up...

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Parents Should Lead By Example in Weight Loss, Study Finds

Parents Should Lead By Example in Weight Loss, Study Finds

Posted: 23 Mar 2012 12:08 AM PDT

When parents shed pounds, overweight kids on weight-loss plan slimmed down, too THURSDAY, March 22 (HealthDay News) — Losing weight themselves is the best way for parents to help their children shed excess pounds, new research suggests. The study included 80 parent-child sets with an overweight or obese 8- to 12-year-old. The participants took part...

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Could Two Words Help You Resist Temptation?

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 11:54 PM PDT

Refusing food by saying ‘I don’t’ can increase feelings of control, study suggests THURSDAY, March 22 (HealthDay News) — When it comes to weight loss, the words you choose when refusing something tasty can make the difference in whether you are able to resist temptation, new research suggests. For instance, when offered a slice of...

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Obesity Linked to Poorer Mental Skills in Seniors

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 11:44 PM PDT

The belly worst place to carry extra weight, study says THURSDAY, March 22 (HealthDay News) — Obesity is associated with reduced memory and thinking skills in adults aged 60 to 70, especially those with greater amounts of abdominal fat, according to a new study. The study included 250 people aged 60 and older who underwent...

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Health Tip: Choose Diabetes-Friendly Meals

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 10:22 PM PDT

What to look for when dining out (HealthDay News) — It may be a challenge to select diabetes-friendly meals from a huge menu of options. The American Diabetes Association suggests how to find healthy meals for diabetics: Always ask what’s in a dish and how it’s prepared; request that dishes be made without extra butter....

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Following Heart-Healthy Behaviors May Lengthen Your Life

Following Heart-Healthy Behaviors May Lengthen Your Life

Posted: 19 Mar 2012 12:59 AM PDT

Study found those who stuck by all seven guidelines lived longer than those who didn’t SATURDAY, March 17 (HealthDay News) — People who follow seven recommended cardiovascular health behaviors are much less likely to die than those who follow few or none of the behaviors, according to a study that included nearly 45,000 U.S. adults....

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Keep Youth Baseball Players Safe on the Field

Posted: 19 Mar 2012 12:44 AM PDT

Avoid overuse-related injuries of the elbows and shoulders, expert says SUNDAY, March 18 (HealthDay News) — Youth baseball season will soon begin, and parents and coaches need to know how to prevent player injuries, a medical expert says. Shoulder and elbow injuries are the most common and are typically due to overuse, said Dr. Tony...

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