Health and Fitness

With all the constant showing of back-to-school commercials from Target to Staples, it’s pretty clear that back-to-school season is officially in full effect. But, along with purchasing new clothes and new school supplies come vaccinations. If you’re a parent of a young child or teenager, then this is probably at the top of your list to talk with your doctor about. In recent … [Read more...] about Before vaccinating your child, here’s what you should know

Alzheimer’s disease seems to develop differently in the brains of black patients than in whites. And, black people seem more likely to suffer different types of brain changes that also contribute to dementia, a new study reports. Alzheimer’s disease dementia is generally associated with a build-up of substances known as plaques and tangles inside the brain. But, there are other … [Read more...] about Why Alzheimer’s affects Blacks differently

Could your childhood play a role in how quickly you gain weight? The answer is yes, according to a new study conducted by Michigan State University (MSU) and published in the journal Social Science and Medicine. Researchers at MSU analyzed data from nearly 4,000 people who participated in the Americans’ Changing Survey. The individuals were asked a series of questions over a … [Read more...] about Childhood stress may explain your adult weight gain

Lots of time spent sitting may increase a woman’s odds for cancer, but it does not seem to have a similar effect on men, a new study suggests. “Longer leisure time spent sitting was associated with a higher risk of total cancer risk in women, and specifically with multiple myeloma, breast and ovarian cancers. But sitting time was not associated with cancer risk in men,” … [Read more...] about Too much sitting may raise a woman’s cancer risk

In more good news for those who don’t let aging keep them from practicing healthy habits, a new study finds the fittest seniors are half as likely as others to suffer from heart failure. “Older adults can make simple changes to reduce their heart failure risk, such as not smoking, engaging in moderate physical activity and maintaining a healthy weight,” said study author Liana … [Read more...] about Cut your heart failure risk in half as you age

In the women’s bathroom Melanie splashed cold wa- ter on her face and carefully placed eye drops in both of her eyes to hide the cry- ing that she had done in the bathroom stall. She put on her glasses and decided that she would just “blame it on her allergies” if people asked why her eyes were swollen and puffy. New to the school system, Melanie was just yelled at by her new … [Read more...] about No, you’re not crazy…workplace bullying is real!