Lifestyle & Health
Featured news in this section is focused on health and wellness. It includes articles of interest to brokers who want to stay healthy as well as employer programs to help employees stay healthy, state health rankings, fitness trends, etc.
Taking longer walks could actually improve back pain, according to a new study. Researchers in Norway investigated how chronic low back pain, a “prevalent and costly condition,” could be reduced by regular physical activity, including accessible walking. The study, published in the journal JAMA Network Open, measured daily walking volume and walking intensity among more than 11,000 ...
A common pantry staple may be the secret to lowering cholesterol levels, according to a new study. Researchers at the Illinois Institute of Technology found that chickpeas, also called garbanzo beans, can have cholesterol-lowering qualities. Participants who consumed a cup of chickpeas daily for 12 weeks experienced a significant reduction in their elevated cholesterol levels. The ...
As people age, their bones naturally weaken, creating a higher risk of fractures and other injuries. This condition, often referred to as osteoporosis, occurs more frequently and earlier in women due to menopause-induced bone loss and lower bone mass, according to Healthline. Osteoporosis can often lead to complications such as chronic pain, disability and premature death in ...
Exercising regularly in the three years after treatment for a common cancer could significantly improve survival rates, an international study has revealed. In the research, a total of 889 colon cancer patients who had undergone surgery and had also received chemotherapy were divided into two groups. One group was enrolled in a structured group exercise program for a three-year ...
Exercise is known to reduce cancer risk — but that doesn’t have to mean hard-core gym sessions or long runs. A new study led by Oxford researchers reveals that casual walking and other light-intensity activities are enough to lower cancer incidence. The number of steps was found to be more important than the pace of the walk, they found. ...
Walnuts may lower your risk of colon cancer and reduce overall inflammation in the body, according to a study recently published in the journal Cancer Prevention Research. “The study shows that a simple and inexpensive dietary addition can provide health benefits to the colon without any downside risks,” study author Daniel Rosenberg told Fox News Digital. Roseberg ...
The list of potential benefits of the shingles vaccine continues to grow. Beyond protecting against the viral infection and resulting painful rash, the shot has also been linked to a reduced risk of dementia, as Fox News Digital previously reported. And now, a new study has found that the vaccine could lower the risk of heart disease ...
Getting a shingles vaccine may help with more than the viral infection that causes painful rashes — new research shows it can also lower the risk of heart disease. In a study, published Monday in the European Heart Journal, researchers found people given the shot had a 23% lower risk of cardiovascular events, including stroke, heart ...
Even on days when you’re lagging in energy, exercise can give your brain a boost. That’s according to researchers at the University of Missouri (Mizzou), who made a specific discovery about physical activity’s brain benefits. The study, published in the journal Physiology, examined what happens to the brains of individuals who have limited ketone production in the ...
Preventing a cancer diagnosis is a top health goal for many – and what people eat and drink can potentially play a big role. Matcha, a type of green tea that’s also a popular coffee alternative, may help aid in cancer prevention, according to some experts and recent research. Matcha can have great benefits for overall ...