There’s a quick new way to check for diabetesPiotr Rulka/EyeEm/Getty By Clare Wilson Shining a light onto the skin could become a new test to see if people are in the earliest stages of diabetes and heart disease. The approach may offer a way of screening people for these health conditions that’s quicker and easier… Read More »
Lots of people like to blame their families for every negative aspect of their health or weight as in, “I inherited my mother’s slow metabolism,” or “I’m probably doomed to get diabetes because it runs on my father’s side of the family.” While certain traits are directly passed down to us from our parents, such… Read More »
Holiday time is here again! So are the joys and challenges of holiday eating. The big challenge is to have fun at special occasions without jeopardizing some of the healthy practices you have worked on throughout the year. Here are some tips to help you survive the holiday season. Do not arrive hungry to the… Read More »
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Acupuncture, massage, yoga, biofeedback, meditation, and other complementary practices can have a positive effect on migraine and tension headaches, a researcher said here. Evidence about complementary and alternative approaches for headache management — including those promoting stress reduction and relaxation — is growing, noted Rebecca Wells, MD, MPH, of Wake Forest Baptist… Read More »
Stomach bloating affects most people at some point in their lifetime, according to the NHS. The condition can make the stomach feel swollen, stretched and uncomfortable. It’s caused by eating certain foods that cause excess gas, or by eating too much in one go. But you could prevent trapped wind pain by soaking your legumes… Read More »