Mind-body exercises such as yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates are not only beneficial for stress management, but have other potential health advantages as well, according to Ralph La Forge, M.S., a research analyst from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). … Read More

Provisions of the Department of Education's proposed FY 2010 budget would dramatically expand student financial aid while making it simpler, more reliable and more efficient. "We need to invest in our economic future and enable our kids to compete in today's global environment. America's students and workers need a higher level of education and training," U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said. "President Obama's proposed budget calls for a historic investment to make college more affordable and accessible and to help more students succeed once they get there." … Read More

Most Americans consume more than double the amount of their daily recommended level of sodium. A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that more than 2 out of 3 adults are in population groups that should consume no more than 1,500 milligrams (mg) per day of sodium. During 2005-2006 the estimated average intake of sodium for persons in the United States was 3,436 mg per day. … Read More

After several years working in sales and other business-related areas, Dr. Richard Browne, Acupuncture Physician, decided to pursue his true passion to work in the fields of Oriental medicine, homeopathy and other natural health care modalities. He completed a three-year graduate program and additional postgraduate studies, training in the traditional Chinese style of acupuncture, traditional Chinese herbal medicine, homeopathy, and massage therapy. Dr. Browne’s approach to treatment includes a strong emphasis on patient education. … Read More

Acupuncture Has Scientific Basis Although acupuncture is often defined within the paradigm of traditional Chinese medicine, it has a scientific foundation and firm basis in modern science, according to acupuncture physician Dr. Adrian White, Editor-in-Chief of the journal Acupuncture in Medicine. … Read More

Hatha Yoga practice by older adults can reduce fear of falling, according to a new Indiana University study. Following a 12-week, twice weekly hatha yoga class, study participants expressed a reduced fear of falling, reduced constraints in leisure activities and increased lower body flexibility. … Read More

When participants performed a mentally fatiguing task prior to a difficult exercise test, they reached exhaustion more quickly than when they did the same exercise when mentally rested, a new study finds. … Read More

With origins dating back over 4,000 years, green tea has long been a popular beverage in Asian culture, and is increasingly gaining popularity in the United States. And while ancient Chinese and Japanese medicine believed green tea consumption could cure disease and heal wounds, recent scientific studies are beginning to establish the potential health benefits of drinking green tea, especially in weight loss, heart health and cancer prevention. … Read More

Health United States: 2008, the 32nd annual edition of the report prepared by CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics, indicates young adults in the United States aged 18-29 face a number of health challenges, including increases in obesity, high injury rates and lack of insurance coverage when compared to older adults. … Read More

A new study appearing in The Archives of Internal Medicine indicates vitamin D may effectively prevent colds and flu. Study findings were based on an assessment of nutritional habits, vitamin D levels and respiratory infection rates among approximately 19,000 study participants. … Read More

1-Meditate twice a day for 30 minutes each session. By meditation I mean close your eyes and follow your breath. Nothing happens, great that is meditation. Now do it. … Read More

COME JOIN US FOR A Day of Exercise and Fun TAI CHI and CHI KUNG with Dr. Richard Browne … Read More

Individuals who eat two or more servings of meat a day increase their risk of developing metabolic syndrome by 25 percent compared with those who eat meat twice or less per week, according to a recent study appearing in the journal Circulation. … Read More

What if free exercise classes were offered in public spaces such as parks, beaches and recreation centers? When a city government in Brazil tried such a program, it greatly increased physical activity among community members. A group of health researchers who studied the program believes it could also work in U.S. cities with warm climates. … Read More

High consumption of trans fat, found mainly in partially hydrogenated vegetable oils and widely used by the food industry, has been linked to an increased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). Many cities are considering bans to eliminate its use in restaurants. … Read More