Category: health

  • Exercise Alone Does Not Help in Losing Weight

    Exercise Alone Does Not Help in Losing Weight

    Physical activity has many health benefits, ranging from reducing the risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer to improving mental health and mood But contrary to common belief, exercise does not help you lose weight, according to public health scientists Richard S. Cooper, MD and Amy Luke, PhD of Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of…

  • Silently Suffering From Hearing Loss Negatively Affects Quality of Life

    Silently Suffering From Hearing Loss Negatively Affects Quality of Life

    Hearing loss in adults is under treated despite evidence that hearing aid technology can significantly lessen depression and anxiety and improve cognitive functioning, according to a presentation at the American Psychological Association’s 123rd Annual Convention. “Many hard of hearing people battle silently with their invisible hearing difficulties, straining to stay connected to the world around…

  • Beat the Heat: Exercise Safety on Hot Summer Days

    Beat the Heat: Exercise Safety on Hot Summer Days

    It’s always important to be conscious of weather conditions when you exercise, but especially when it comes to extreme heat. “Heat injury can be life-threatening. If you take the right precautions, there is no reason you can’t get in some great outdoor exercise, even though the thermostat is on the rise,” said Pietro Tonino, MD,…

  • Trans Fats, but Not Saturated Fats, Linked to Greater Risk of Death and Heart Disease

    Trans Fats, but Not Saturated Fats, Linked to Greater Risk of Death and Heart Disease

    A study led by researchers at McMaster University has found that that trans fats are associated with greater risk of death and coronary heart disease, but saturated fats are not associated with an increased risk of death, heart disease, stroke, or Type 2 diabetes. The findings were published today by the British Medical Journal (BMJ).…

  • Consuming Highly Refined Carbohydrates Increases Risk of Depression

    Consuming Highly Refined Carbohydrates Increases Risk of Depression

    A diet high in refined carbohydrates may lead to an increased risk for new-onset depression in postmenopausal women, according to a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The study by James Gangwisch, PhD and colleagues in the department of psychiatry at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) looked at the dietary glycemic index,…

  • How to Naturally Prevent Headaches

    How to Naturally Prevent Headaches

    Pain in your brain can be a real headache. To avoid getting hit with a doozy, consider these easy tips. • Drink water. Dehydration causes headaches, and most Americans are not drinking enough water. Drink your eight 8-ounce cups of water every day to drastically lower your risk of getting a headache. • Cut back…

  • Beyond the Scale: What You Need to Know About Diabetes Risk Factors

    Beyond the Scale: What You Need  to Know About Diabetes Risk Factors

    When it comes to Type II diabetes, many only consider weight when examining their risk. Diabetes is complicated however, and risk factors are numerous. Some of the confusion is potentially reflected in statistics. From 1980 through 2011, the number of Americans with diagnosed diabetes more than tripled, from 5.6 million to 20.9 million, according to…

  • First Self-Injectable HIV Antibody Shot Has 98% Success Rate In Trial

    First Self-Injectable HIV Antibody Shot Has 98% Success Rate In Trial

    First self-injectable HIV antibody: 98% success rate in Phase 2b clinical trial, could be commercial in 2017 Vancouver, WASHINGTON – August 4, 2015 – The first self-injectable antibody, PRO 140, has documented an impressive 98% success rate in a Phase 2b clinical trial for patients with HIV. In a monotherapy study, some HIV patients using…

  • Staying Hydrated In The Summer Heat

    Staying Hydrated In The Summer Heat

      Sin, blazes, hades, or the sun. No matter which way you describe it, its hot. And with the heat brings concerns with staying hydrated. Dr. Buck Parker, a trauma surgeon and one of the recent stars of NBC’s reality TV show “The Island”, who provides expert medical opinions on the Web, radio & TV…

  • Women Name CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial Lufkin Best Hospital for Cancer Care

    Women Name CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial Lufkin Best Hospital for Cancer Care

    According to the American Cancer Society, more than one million people in the U.S. are diagnosed with cancer each year. As a sign of CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial Lufkin’s commitment and passion towards an extraordinary healthcare experience for women and all patients, the hospital recently received the Women’s Choice Award® as one of America’s…