• Vitamin D Supplements Reduced Risk of Developing Autoimmune Disease: Study
  
  Taking vitamin D supplements may help stave off psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and other autoimmune diseases, a new study suggests. Previous research has hinted at this connection, but the new study is the first randomized controlled trial to look at what happens...
• More Berries, Red Wine in Diet Might Slow Parkinson's Progression
  
  Red wine may be a guilty pleasure, but new research shows it might also be a powerful weapon against the ravages of Parkinson's disease. Why? The antioxidants in red wine, and fruit such as berries for that matter, might slow progression of the movement disorder, a new study...
• Fat Injections Effective Against Plantar Fasciitis Pain: Study
  
  Belly fat is usually unwelcome, but new research suggests it may actually be good for something: relief from foot pain. A small pilot study suggests that an injection of a patient's own fat cells can help ease the often-excruciating heel pain brought on by a condition known...
• Just 10 More Minutes of Exercise Daily Lowers Risk for Death by 7 Percent
  
  Americans, get up out of that chair and get moving.If everyone between 40 and 85 years of age were active just 10 minutes more a day, it could save more than 110,000 U.S. lives a year, a large study reports."Our projections are based on an additional 10 minutes of moderate...
• Keeping Weight Stable as You Age Could Help Save Your Brain
  
  Older adults who maintain a steady weight as they age are less likely to experience rapid cognitive decline, regardless of how much they weigh to start, new research suggests. "There's something about maintaining weight and BMI that seems to reflect some health resilience,"...
• Study: 2,000 Additional Steps Daily May Cut Diabetes Risk by 12 Percent
  
  When older people cut back on physical activity, their risk of type 2 diabetes rises. But walking regularly can help, a new study suggests. The more steps you take - and the more intensely you walk - the lower your odds for type 2 diabetes, researchers found. To assess the...
• Weight Loss Does Not Increase Fertility Treatment Success: Study
  
  Losing weight before beginning fertility treatment doesn't boost the odds that a woman who is obese will have a successful pregnancy, a new study shows. Obesity has been linked with difficulty conceiving, as well as pregnancy complications and loss. Many women who are obese...
• 10 Healing Herbs From the Bible
  
  Experts agree that natural remedies can often be as effective, or in some cases, even more effective than pharmaceutical drugs in the treatment of many ailments. Healing herbs have been used to treat heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis since biblical times, without the...
• Five Ways to Live to 100
  
  The legendary actress Betty White passed away on December 31 at the age of 99, just a few weeks shy of her 100th birthday this past Monday. She was a shining example of how living a positive life filled with purpose helps boost the immune system and longevity. "Animal...
• Is it Safe to Exercise in Indoor Gyms?
  
  January is typically the time of the year when gyms and fitness facilities are packed with new members, or previously lax members, who resolve to start the new year on the right foot. But with omicron cases reaching new heights, the fitness industry has been hit hard -...
• Nearly Half of Americans Gained Weight in Pandemic's First Year
  
  Did you watch your waistline expand during lockdown? You're not alone. Nearly half of U.S. adults piled on excess pounds during the first year of the pandemic, making a national obesity crisis even worse, a new study shows. "Obesity was an epidemic before the pandemic, and...
• Do This One Surprising Thing Every Day and Live Longer
  
  Sit on the floor. The simple act of getting down on the floor and up again can help you live longer and stronger. A study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology found that the ability to get up from the floor is a significant predictor of longevity in...
• Fast Food May Be Behind Spike in Autoimmune Disease
  
  The number of people suffering from one or more autoimmune diseases has been rising steadily over the last 40 years. According to the Autoimmune Association, more than 24 million Americans are affected by an autoimmune disease and 80% of these are women. And now researchers...
• Olive Oil Linked to Longer Life: Study
  
  Swapping out the butter or other artery-clogging fats in your diet for heart-healthy olive oil may add years to your life, researchers say. Folks who consume more than 1/2 a tablespoon of olive oil a day are less likely to die from heart disease, cancer, neurodegenerative...
• Children Who Exercise Regularly Get Better Grades in School
  
  There's another good reason why children should get out and play. A recent study discovered a strong correlation between a child's cardiovascular health and academic success. Scientists from Switzerland conducted a series of tests on school children in Geneva and discovered...
• Foods That Fight Vision-Stealing Glaucoma
  
  Eat right to protect your sight. That's the advice of the Glaucoma Research Foundation, which offers its recipe for healthier eyes. Glaucoma is group of eye diseases that cause progressive vision loss through damage to the optic nerve. It is the second-leading cause of...
• 10 Surprising Health Benefits of Tea
  
  According to the Tea Association of the U.S.A. Inc., tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world next to water, and can be found in nearly 80% of U.S. households. While most people know that tea is good for them, they likely don't know all the health benefits of...
• 'Few-Foods' Diet Eases ADHD Symptoms: Study
  
  Can eating a highly restrictive "few-foods diet" ease the classic symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in kids? New research suggests that short-term nutritional intervention, which tests whether certain foods are a trigger for ADHD symptoms through...
• Reap the Health Benefits of a Dry January
  
  With the holidays behind us, have you considered joining the millions of Americans who forego drinking alcohol for a month? An estimated one in seven U.S. adults participate in Dry January. A leading neuropsychologist, Dr. Sanam Hafeez, of New York City, says that starting...
• Simple Strategies for Sticking to Your New Year's Health Resolutions
  
  With the holidays behind us and a new year to look forward to, many Americans will make health resolutions for 2022. According to U.S. News & World Report, 60% of us make New Year's resolutions and 80% of them fail by February. Dieting and exercising top the annual list of...
• Sipping Champagne is Good for You, Science Says So
  
  There is nothing like a glass of bubbly to toast the holiday season. But if you need another reason to enjoy a sip of champagne, health experts say that the festive, fizzy beverage is good for you. But moderation is the key to unleashing champagne's health...
• Choose These Foods for Better Oral Health
  
  Your diet determines not only your weight and overall health - food choices also affect your oral health. Depending on what you eat, you could be feeding the good, or the bad, bacteria in your mouth, and that will affect your smile. Studies have shown that older adults who...
• Love Black Coffee & Dark Chocolate? It Could Be in Your DNA
  
  If you like your coffee black, it could be that your grandpa or your great-aunt did, too. A preference for black coffee and also for dark chocolate seems to lie in a person's genes, scientists report. It's not the taste that these individuals actually love, but it's because...
• 7 Ways to Remedy That New Year's Hangover
  
  New Year's Eve is fast approaching, and many Americans are all too ready to bid adieu to 2021. But if your holiday celebration leads to imbibing a bit too much alcohol, there are steps you can take to ease the morning-after misery. According to Harvard Health Publishing,...
• This is Why Red Meat is Bad for Your Heart
  
  Red-meat lovers may raise their risk of heart disease through a chain of events that plays out in the gut, a new study suggests. Many studies over the years have tied diets heavy in red and processed meats to a heightened risk of heart disease and stroke. That type of...

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