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.
Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in the United States, but the good news is that it’s also one of the most preventable. The key? Regular screenings. “March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month — the perfect time to take control of your health and make sure you’re up to date on your screenings,” said ...
New evidence is highlighting just how important sleep is for overall health. Emerging research published in The Journal of Immunology found a link between sleep deprivation and the immune system, and the potential to develop obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease through inflammation. Researchers at the Dasman Diabetes Institute in Dasman, Kuwait, aimed to investigate how sleep quality impacts systemic ...
Think five minutes isn’t enough time to make a difference in terms of health and well-being? It could actually be enough time to stave off a disease that afflicts many people in their later years. Just five minutes of light exercise a day could help prevent dementia, even for frail older adults, new research has found. The ...
A new study published on Feb. 12 says that eating yogurt could do more than just provide a delicious breakfast or snack – it could prevent colon cancer. In the study, which was published in the journal “Gut Biomes,” doctors and scientists from Mass General Brigham examined two studies of more than 150,000 people who ...
As the Make America Healthy Again movement gains traction nationally, many parents and grandparents may be reminded to keep an eye on the kinds of candy their children and grandchildren may receive this Valentine’s Day. To avoid potentially harmful dyes and chemicals in some candies and baked treats, certified holistic nutritionist Robin DeCicco, whose business is in ...
The National Football League (NFL) season is coming to its end, which means that Super Bowl 2025 is right around the corner — this year’s game will take place between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday February 9. Traditionally, Super Bowl parties are a time for mass consumption of junk food, but ...
Ever reached into a bag of potato chips and found yourself unable to put them down? There’s a psychological reason for this behavior — but there are healthier alternatives that can satisfy the same cravings. “When under stress, the body releases cortisol, which then increases desire for comfort food, such as sweets and salty foods,” Jonathan Alpert, ...
As the “Make America Healthy Again” movement takes shape with President Donald Trump in the White House again, many Americans are already looking for ways to improve their well-being through the foods they eat. Fox News Digital spoke with two nutritionists and a doctor to discuss how incorporating certain foods into a person’s diet can promote a healthy ...
More than 90% of American adults have one or more snacks a day, but snacking has gotten a bad reputation for being a harmful habit. Now, new research suggests that snacking can be good for you — when it’s done right. The scientific analysis, published in the European Journal of Nutrition, analyzed data from the Zoe nutrition app, ...
If you’re trying to keep on a healthy path in this first full week of the New Year, you’re likely adding more fruit to your diet. For most of us, go-to fruit selections are apples, bananas, grapes, maybe assorted berries — but there are many other fruits that you may not know about and are worth considering. ...