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Metastatic breast cancer patients tell their stories through art and photography
Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) – This post is brought to you by Eisai Inc. When most people think of breast cancer, they think of the pink movement, and often times, ‘beating’ the cancer. A diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer (MBC), a late stage of the disease in which […]
3 important health steps women can take to make their 50s fit and fabulous
(BPT) – By now you’ve probably heard the saying “the 50s are the new 30s,” and you may have even adopted that thinking for your own life. The motto doesn’t just mean people are living longer, but that they’re also maintaining a youthful perspective on life. While a positive attitude can be good for your […]
Lifestyle experts and real sinus sufferers share their tips to relieve sinus pressure and congestion
(BPT) – Sinus pressure and congestion can get in the way of your favorite activities and when they do, you want to find fast relief so you can get on with your day and get the rest you need at night. To provide you with real advice on how to relieve your symptoms, Sinex joined forces […]
5 ways guys can enhance their lives today
(BPT) – Guys, it’s nearly that time of year again! The holidays are quickly approaching, and while it’s a time to celebrate and get together with friends and family, the next few months can be hectic, too. Travel, job pressures, having everyone over, even cold weather can take their toll. With all this stress, you […]
Could gut microbes help treat brain disorders? Mounting research tightens their connection with the brain
The trillions of microbes that inhabit the human body, collectively called the microbiome, are estimated to weigh two to six pounds — up to twice the weight of the average human brain. Most of them live in the gut and intestines, where they help us to digest food, synthesize vitamins and ward off infection. But […]
How do teenage boys perceive their weight?
Almost one third of male adolescents inaccurately perceive their weight. This can influence their eating habits and, consequently, their health, according to a study led by the UAB and conducted with 600 teenage boys from Barcelona and surrounding areas. Up to 25% of the boys reported trying to lose or control their weight in the […]
Bariatric surgery success influenced by how people view their own weight
Negative feelings about one’s own weight, known as internalized weight bias, influence the success people have after undergoing weight loss surgery, according to research appearing in the journal Obesity Surgery, published by Springer. The study, from the Geisinger Health System in the US, is considered the first and only study to examine internalized weight bias […]
Bariatric surgery success influenced by how people view their own weight
Negative feelings about one’s own weight, known as internalized weight bias, influence the success people have after undergoing weight loss surgery, according to research appearing in the journal Obesity Surgery, published by Springer. The study, from the Geisinger Health System in the US, is considered the first and only study to examine internalized weight bias […]
U.S. college students eat their vegetables … really?
U.S. college students do better than their counterparts in the United Kingdom when it comes to physical activity, a healthy diet and less smoking, according to new research published in the latest issue of the journal Education and Health. “Among U.S. students, we see greater consumption of fruits and vegetables, more participation in organized sports, […]
Children with autism more sedentary than their peers, study shows
A new Oregon State University study of children with autism found that they are more sedentary than their typically-developing peers, averaging 50 minutes less a day of moderate physical activity and 70 minutes more each day sitting. The small study of 29 children, some with autism and some without, showed that children with autism perform […]