Category Archives: Health & Fitness

An April 15th vote in favor of the House Republican budget ends Medicare and slashes Medicaid spending by $1.4 trillion. This will have a major, adverse impact on seniors. Medicare is primarily intended for people over 65 years of age, … Continue reading →

The number of states with an obesity prevalence of 30 percent or more has tripled in two years to nine states, according to a CDC Vital Signs report. In 2000, no state had an obesity prevalence of 30 percent or … Continue reading →

Yoga may be superior to other forms of exercise in its positive effect on mood and anxiety, according to a new Boston University School of Medicine study. Chris Streeter, M.D., an associate professor of psychiatry and neurology and colleagues set … Continue reading →

Both short and long duration sleep are linked to chronic disease, according to a new Brigham and Women’s Hospital and San Diego State University study. The amount of sleep you get each night is an indicator of specific chronic disease … Continue reading →

Originating in China, tai chi and qigong are mind-body practices accessible to people of any age or physical condition. A recent review of tai chi and qigong finds these practices offer many health benefits for the heart, immune system and … Continue reading →

One In Four Women Misperceive Body Weight A significant number of normal weight and overweight women inaccurately perceive their body weight, increasing their risk of developing cardiovascular and other obesity-related diseases, according to a new study from the University of … Continue reading →

Although a diet high in fruits and vegetables can reduce the risk for many chronic diseases, Americans just aren’t getting enough. Since 2000, the amount of vegetables Americans are eating has stayed the same and the amount of fruit Americans … Continue reading →

Tai chi, a low impact martial art, has been associated with reduced stress, anxiety and depression, and enhanced mood, in both healthy people and those with chronic conditions. A review of the health effects of tai chi, published in the … Continue reading →