If you’ve got arthritis, exercise may sound like the last thing you want to do. But research shows that regular physical activity is essential to slowing arthritis progression and maintaining…
Author: Caitlin Dow
Why worry about high blood pressure if you haven’t been diagnosed with it? “Over time, 90 percent of people in this country develop hypertension,” says Stephen Havas, professor of preventive…
A few weeks ago, we wrote about some headlines describing research on diet and health that may have had you scratching your head. Here are a few more. Olive oil…
Do they cause weight gain, cravings, or diabetes? Here’s what the latest evidence shows. Weight “Diet drinks are associated with weight gain, new research suggests,” read the headline in the…
In the rush to post headlines on the latest studies, some writers or editors miss or confuse key facts. Sometimes, it’s the studies’ authors who get it wrong. Here’s a…
What probiotics are, what they do (and don’t do), and what we’re still learning. “People think that probiotics are all effective for the same health issues,” says University of Washington…
Can yoga, meditation, or acupuncture also work? “Patients often say, ‘I don’t like to take medications. What can I do to lower my blood pressure?’” says Robert Brook, an associate…
News reports about the pros and cons of taking calcium and vitamin D and the importance of diet have left many people, including doctors, confused. Bess Dawson-Hughes is director of…
Here’s what you need to know What causes a heart attack in women? Pretty much the same things that cause a heart attack in men. Smoking, high cholesterol levels, high…
Too much added sugar isn’t just bad for your waistline and your risk of diabetes. “Research suggests that consumption of typical amounts of added sugar over a lifetime is increasing…