Authors of a recent study have found that women who can exercise at a higher intensity during a heart stress test are less likely to die from heart disease, cancer, and other causes. These findings are similar to other research that look at the impact of fitness level on the risk of dying from these kinds of conditions.
There are many choices in the dietary supplement market — an overwhelming number of companies selling a dizzying array of products, all promising results. As a health care practitioner making recommendations to patients, doctors feel a responsibility to sort through those options and find the best products to support health. With the wide availability of nutritional supplements, it can be extremely challenging to pick a high quality product along with the proper dosage.
A breast lump or mass is just one of the possible signs of breast cancer. Breast cancer can cause several additional changes to the skin on and around the breast.
Dr. Teresa Saris of Total Access Medical answers questions regarding colorectal cancer. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Hahnemann University Medical School, Dr. Saris has been in practice and board certified in Internal Medicine since 1991.
Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by impaired bone density, which causes them to become brittle and fragile. It affects millions of people around the world, and it is not possible to change some of the primary risk factors, such as aging. However, more and more environmental risk factors are coming to light, and air pollution appears to be one of them.
Carcinogens in drinking water could be the cause of more than 100,000 cases of cancer in the United States, according to a recent study.
Clocking up just a few minutes at a time of any level of physical activity, including of light intensity, is linked to a lower risk of death in older men, suggests research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Since what people eat -– the nutrients available to the body -– affects various bodily functions, it seems logical that diet would affect brain chemistry and mood as well. Diet decisions that improve the rest of the body may improve the brain’s outlook on the world.
The contents of holiday meals aren't usually part of a low-cal diet, but you can still savor your Christmas dinner and desert without falling off the weight loss wagon. Here are some tips:
