Nurture plays a greater role than nature in our risk of a number of major diseases and premature death, according to a new study. Oxford Uni researchers who assessed the influence of 164 environmental factors and genetic risk scores for 22 major diseases found environment explained 17% of the variation in death risk, compared to…
Want to fight off Father Time? New research published in Nature Aging found that taking two common supplements while getting regular exercise form a powerful anti-aging combination. Even better, the study suggests that this super-heathy trifecta not only extends your life but also enhances its quality by reducing the risk of age-related health issues and…
LIMA, OH (WLIO) – Club 129’s “Pop Out Party” series continued Saturday. With Valentine’s Day just passing, the theme focused on heart health and care. Members of Mercy Health’s cardiology team shared their knowledge on early signs of a heart attack and how exercise plays a key role in heart health. They also provided nutritional tips…
February is Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Month, and the best time has come to bring more focus to habits in life which can improve general health. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is paramount, and one need not make drastic changes, so small changes can bring about a lot of difference. Dr. Spoorthi, an internal medicine specialist from…
February is not only the perfect month for romantics, but it’s also Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Month. According to the faculty of health Sciences at the University of Cape Town, nearly half of South African adults lead inactive lifestyles – significantly increasing their risk for conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and obesity. Globally, the World…
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — According to the CDC, almost 1.8 million new cancer cases were reported in the United States in 2021. There are around 100 types of cancer with many types of symptoms. That’s why getting tested regularly is important so you can catch the disease early before it spreads. “The screenings can help us…
Whether or not you attempted dry January by not drinking alcohol for the month, focusing on your liver could help safeguard your well-being. The liver is a vital organ that supports metabolism, immunity, digestion, detoxification and vitamin storage, among other functions. People are at a higher risk of developing fatty liver disease when they have…
Female fighters practice boxing at a martial arts gym in Taiyuan, Shanxi province, on Mar 20, last year. Boxing has become a new choice for exercise for many women. WU JUNJIE/CHINA NEWS SERVICE Obesity and diabetes have affected more young people, with many taking to social media platforms to share their symptoms of being diagnosed…
During my first year at college, I found myself focusing more on my school work and the need to get good grades rather than taking care of myself. I had forgotten what a normal routine looked like, because I was so focused on everything else. I wasn’t doing anything for myself. I got so caught…
A man lost a whopping 169 pounds — more than the weight of a washing machine — in a year, and he managed it all with old-fashioned diet and exercise. Lee Herring, 31, weighed 351 pounds and wore a size 5XL at his heaviest, when he would gorge on chocolate, sweets, cream buns, microwave meals…