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.
Getting vaccinated against shingles can reduce the risk of dementia, according to a new study led by Stanford researchers. The study, published in Nature on Wednesday, found that older adults who received the shingles vaccine were 20% less likely to develop dementia in the subsequent seven years than those who did not receive the vaccine. ...
Sleep specialists have long warned of the hazards of bringing smartphones into the bedroom. Now, research has confirmed just how damaging that habit can be. The new study, which surveyed more than 45,000 university students in Norway, found that late-night screen was associated with a significant reduction in sleep quality and duration. Moreover, spending just ...
23andMe customers who once turned over the most personal form of information to the company — their own genetic data — may want it back after the personal genomics and biotech startup declared bankruptcy on Sunday. The 19-year-old company is seeking a buyer, which means that if it is not deleted, customer data could be transferred ...
Spring has “sprung” and you don’t have to look far for evidence, as trees awaken from their winter slumber, bright flowers start to bloom, and the weather starts to turn a little bit warmer. While the first days of spring can conjure up appreciation for Mother Nature’s restart, it isn’t all rosy — for many, springtime ...
The first time my improv teacher called me up to act out a scene, my throat clenched and my vision briefly went dim. The thought of performing in front of other people, especially in a way that was meant to be silly, sent my anxiety into the stratosphere. I had signed up for improv to ...
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 ...