Tag: health
Unhealthy eating habits can affect mood
MIAMI, Fla. -- Taking part in unhealthy eating behaviors may cause women who are concerned about their diet and self-image to experience a worsening...
Is a gluten-free diet appropriate for everyone?
COLUMBIA, Mo -- Gluten-free dieting has become so common that grocery store aisles are now being dedicated to gluten-free products. But, what is a...
Hospice and palliative care choices are critical
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - In life, we are told, you get what you pay for. In death, however, the same is not always true.
"As...
Optimism is good for your health
PHILADELPHIA -- Learned optimism can be beneficial, helping to minimize feelings of depression, reduce stress levels and possibly improve physical health.
According to a controlled...
Eating fewer, larger meals may be healthier for obese women
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Media articles and nutritionists alike have perpetuated the idea that for healthy metabolisms individuals should consume small meals multiple times a...
Preschoolers with ADHD not helped by medication
BALTIMORE — Nine out of 10 young children with moderate to severe attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) continue to experience serious, often severe symptoms and...
Cold or flu? Visit doctor, not the ER
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — During cold and flu season, most of us inevitably will experience one or more acute illness. Fortunately, most acute problems...
Pets need pain management too, but not Tylenol
URBANA, Ill. -- Studies in people have shown those who receive appropriate pain management post-operatively recover more quickly from surgery and have less complications,...
Researchers say diet may not impact some health outcomes in older...
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Eating diets high in sugar and fat may not affect the health outcomes of older adults ages 75 and up,...
Early doctor’s description of surgeries seems hard for us to believe...
(Part III of a series)
Part 1- The strong survive and succeed
Part 2- The 'doctors of old' started as farm children from simple backgrounds
The writings...
