Mind and Body - Page 579

October 24, 2015

A guide to 6 types of yoga

Don’t get in a twist over which type to choose. This guide will help you find a practice—whether you’re looking for muscle tone or peace of mind.

October 24, 2015

Man Eats Nothing but Potatoes for 2 Months

Chris Voigt loves his job. And, it seems, he loves potatoes, too. As executive director of the Washington State Potato Commission, Voigt has pledged to eat nothing but potatoes for two months. No toppings, no sides - just 20 potatoes each day

October 24, 2015

Vets With PTSD, Government Reach Settlement

More than a thousand Iraq and Afghanistan veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder would be given lifetime disability retirement benefits such as military health insurance under the terms of a settlement reached between the government and the veterans

October 24, 2015

Cosmetic Doc Accused of Disfiguring Plastic Surgery

A cut-rate doctor has been busted in New York City for allegedly luring women to the Dominican Republic for cheap plastic surgery, leaving many of them disfigured and in pain, the New York Post reported Thursday

October 24, 2015

Gifts Ideas for the Foodie on Your List

Have you saved your holiday shopping for the last minute? Not to worry. Here you’ll find gift ideas for the food lover in your life, for any budget

October 24, 2015

Medical Errors Push Some Surgeons to Contemplate Suicide

A study suggests medical errors, job burnout and depression lead surgeons to contemplate suicide at higher rates than the general public, and they're much less likely to seek help

October 24, 2015

Scientists Find Protein That May Boost Memory

The hunt for a substance that can improve memory took a promising turn, as researchers said they had found a method that appears to reduce forgetting in rats

October 24, 2015

Even at higher genetic heart risk, lifestyle helps

It's no secret that healthy habits do your heart good. But a new study helps confirm that lifestyle also matters for people who have a genetically increased risk of heart problems

October 24, 2015

Climate Change Creates Longer Ragweed Season

A changing climate means allergy-causing ragweed pollen has a longer season that extends further north than it did just 16 years ago

October 24, 2015

Domestic violence and mental health: How are they intertwined?

Researchers are seeking more information about domestic violence and specifically about domestic violence that ends in death. Not surprisingly, much of the research has a mental health aspect