What’s Better For Your Back? Yoga or Traditional Physical Therapy?
(Reuters Health) – Chronic lower back pain is equally likely to improve with yoga classes as with physical therapy, according to a new study. Twelve weeks of yoga lessened pain and improved function in people with low back pain as much as physical therapy sessions over the same period....
Energy Drinks Worse for Your Heart Than Caffeine Alone: Study
(via Reuters) Drinking 32 ounces of energy drink is associated with potentially harmful changes in blood pressure and heart function that are beyond those seen with caffeine alone, according to a new study. There are more than 500 energy drink products on the market, and their increased popularity is...
Taking the stairs may boost energy more than drinking caffeinated beverages
For young women running on little sleep, 10 minutes of stair walking increased energy more than the amount of caffeine in a soda or half a cup of coffee, according to a small study. This energy boost is relatively short, and overtired workers may need to do a few...
Vegetable Frittata
Frittatas are a great way to use up veggies that are almost out the door. Give this one a try but experiment with your own veggies too. You’ll Need: 1/3 cup chopped onion 2/3 cup chopped green pepper 1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 ½ cups scrubbed,...
Chili
Invite friends over and enjoy a great chili and company. You’ll Need 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil 1 ½ cups chopped onion 1 cup chopped green pepper 1/2 pound ground beef 1/4 pound ground pork 1 can kidney beans 1 ½ Tablespoons minced garlic 3 Tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon...
Research On Health Impact of High Cocoa Chocolate
Fifty-eight million pounds! That’s how much chocolate is purchased during the week of Valentine’s Day. We definitely have a love affair with this confection. The question is…does it love us back? Well, the latest nutritional research has some very good news: Yes, chocolate totally loves us back. Just bear...
Haley’s Comet Is Making My Cat Creaky, and Other Observations
When health pieces come out that seem too weird to be right, they probably are. The article (pulled in below for your reading pleasure) makes the point, and I’ll chat about it in this video. ARTICLE FROM WP: Trying to lose weight? The colder months might be the...
About those e-cigs
Don’t be misled by article just came out this morning in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Study of cancer-causing toxins finds e-cigarettes much safer than smoking This can lead one to think that e-cigs are a healthy alternative. And at first, it’s a bit of a no brainer. Let’s say...
February is the Month For Heart Health
Below is an excellent review by the Harvard School of Public Health for how to reduce your risk of heart problems. When heart experts talk about prevention, they usually refer to one of three types: secondary, primary and primordial prevention. [1] All three have similar elements, but different starting times...
Tortellini Soup
This Mediterranean inspired recipe is so easy to make and will easily become a staple in your kitchen. It can easily be made in bulk so invite the friends and family over. You’ll Need: 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1, 10 ounce...
Benefits Of Aerobic Exercise On The Brain: 30 Minutes Of Working Out Improves Memory, Thinking Skills
We all know about the physical benefits of working out; we become leaner, fitter, and stronger. Our body isn’t the only thing reaping gains from exercise; our brain also benefits from a sweat session. Researchers at the University of Auckland have found 30 minutes of aerobic exercise boosts brain...
Mediterranean diet high in healthy fat NOT associated with weight gain
Focus on low-fat diets and lack of differentiation between healthy and unhealthy fat has led to ‘paradoxical policies’ about healthy eating. Eating a non-calorie restricted Mediterranean diet high in vegetable fats such as olive oil or nuts does not lead to significant weight gain compared to a low-fat diet,...