Men's Health February 26, 2016 What stair-climbing speed may say about surgery outcomes Checking how fast people can climb stairs before surgery might help predict their odds of complications after certain procedures, a recent study suggests.
SLEEP DISORDERS February 22, 2016 Sleep apnea may be bad for kidneys Having sleep apnea may increase the risk of chronic kidney disease, according to a report from Taiwan.
Men's Health February 11, 2016 Out of shape in middle age may mean a smaller brain later People who are out of shape in midlife may end up with smaller brain volume as they age compared to peers who exercise regularly, a according to a U.S. study.
HEART HEALTH February 10, 2016 Better diet tied to less severe metabolic syndrome in teens U.S. teens are eating healthier diets and showing less severe metabolic syndrome - a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure and elevated blood sugar that can lead to cardiovascular disease, stroke and diabetes - a new study suggests.
Fitness January 28, 2016 'The Biggest Loser' trainer shares top heart healthy exercises ‘The Biggest Loser’ trainer, Dolvett Quince, knows how to get anyone back in tip top shape. Now he’s challenging Americans to achieve better cardiovascular health with heart-pumping exercises and tips
Pregnancy January 22, 2016 Rapid early weight gain tied to higher childhood blood pressure Infants and preschoolers who gain weight rapidly may have higher-than-average high blood pressure later in childhood, a U.S. study suggests.
Nutrition January 20, 2016 Eating green leafy vegetables may lower glaucoma risk People who eat more green leafy vegetables, a good source of nitrate, may significantly decrease their risk of developing glaucoma, according to a large study.
Men's Health January 4, 2016 Men with heart disease don't know risks for erectile dysfunction Few men with heart disease know the condition is a leading cause of erectile dysfunction or understand all of the things they can do to make sexual difficulties less likely, a Polish study suggests.
HEART HEALTH December 24, 2015 Social factors influence 'metabolic syndrome' risk around menopause For women in midlife, risk factors for heart disease and diabetes tend to become more common, and social factors may influence who is most vulnerable to developing them, a new study from Korea suggests.
Cholesterol December 22, 2015 Government panel backs preventive statin use by adults 40 and over Aligning with heart health groups and other experts, a U.S. government-backed panel now suggests that adults as young as 40 without a previous heart attack or stroke may need to start on a low or moderate dose of cholesterol-lowering drugs.
HEART HEALTH December 10, 2015 'Social jet lag' linked to risk of diabetes and heart disease Need another reason to loathe your alarm clock?