Mind and Body - Page 88

October 28, 2015

5 reasons to try a vegetarian diet

Even if you’re not interested in becoming a vegetarian or vegan, there are plenty of reasons to up your intake of plant-based meals. In my private practice more of my clients are experimenting with meatless cuisine than ever before, and they’re reaping the rewards. Here are five powerful benefits to embracing your inner herbivore–even part-time.

October 28, 2015

Excess Weight During Middle Age Ups Dementia Risk

Carrying around extra pounds during middle age was associated with a higher risk of dementia later in life in a new study that followed twins in Sweden for 30 years

October 28, 2015

The 411 on sinus surgery

A sinoplasty is when doctors open up the sinus, clearing the air with a balloon.  The procedure is helping many people who have sinus problems breathe a whole lot easier

October 28, 2015

Dr. Manny: Was Hugo Chavez ‘given’ cancer? That’s ridiculous

The acting head of state from Venezuela is putting together a Venezuelan medical commission to investigate whether or not Hugo Chavez’s cancer was induced by the United States government. What a ridiculous idea

October 28, 2015

How long does your workout need to be?

Super-short workouts are the current fitness craze, and who can blame all the buzz? But how short can your workout really be to still reap the rewards?

October 28, 2015

Deepak Chopra’s spiritual solutions for living a peaceful life

Advisor Deepak Chopra – who has become a household name – was in the city on a promotional tour of his latest book, Spiritual Solutions: Answers to Life’s Greatest Challenges. The premise of the book is that by engaging in life with a spiritual consciousness, one can much better address and deal with any and all of the circumstances, problems, and challenges of living in the modern world

October 28, 2015

How do we fall asleep?

Falling asleep is a routine yet mystifying process. Like trying to see the 3D image in a Magic Eye poster, the more you focus on it, the less likely it is to happen. It shies away from scrutiny and is best approached with an air of detached disinterest; so, though most of us fall asleep every night, we can't say exactly how we do it

October 28, 2015

The gorgeous-hair diet

Softer! Shinier! Fuller! Your hair can be all these things if you don't scrimp on a nutrient-rich diet. We've got the dish.

October 28, 2015

Study says leafy greens top food poisoning source

A big government study has fingered leafy greens like lettuce and spinach as the leading source of food poisoning, a perhaps uncomfortable conclusion for health officials who want us to eat our vegetables

October 28, 2015

British Teenager Gets Helping Hand With Bionic Arm

A British teenager is now the proud owner of a high-tech bionic hand – thanks to a Formula 1 racing team