Mind and Body - Page 582

October 24, 2015

Weight Loss After Surgery Seen in Patient's Family

People who have weight loss surgery aren't alone in slimming down after the procedure—family members do so, too

October 24, 2015

9 health habits that are a waste of time

When it comes to staying healthy, much of what we accept as gospel is actually heresy. But some of it is completely unnecessary. Here are 8 more items you can cross off your to-do list

October 24, 2015

Diet dangers in the workplace

As many employees spend longer hours on the job, they’re also having more meals, snacks and celebrations with colleagues — and that isn’t always great for the waistline

October 24, 2015

Painkillers Linked to Heart Risk

Common painkillers such as ibuprofen and diclofenac as well as branded pain drugs from Pfizer Inc, Merck & Co Inc and Novartis AG can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes

October 24, 2015

Outsmart your sweet tooth

Beat your sugar cravings with these treats

October 24, 2015

Hits to head may spur brain-damaging immune response

Frequent hits to the head, which commonly occur during football games, are known to put people at risk for later brain disease, and a new study offers a new explanation for why this might be

October 24, 2015

Adolescent angst: 5 facts about the teen brain

Though it may seem impossible to get inside the head of an adolescent, scientists have probed this teen tangle of neurons. Here are five things they've learned about the mysterious teen brain

October 24, 2015

Mystery disease killing Ohio dogs

Veterinarians, health officials and dog owners are alarmed by the mysterious recent deaths of four dogs in Ohio.

October 24, 2015

3D printing aims to deliver organs on demand

Dying patients could someday receive a 3D-printed organ made from their own cells rather than wait on long lists for the short supply of organ transplants.

October 24, 2015

The benefits of vitamin D: Weigh less, smile more

Why getting your fill of vitamin D can help you lose weight and improve your mood