Women Who Are Most at Risk of Stroke

Stroke affects more women than men in the United States. And a new study pinpoints stroke risk factors unique to females. “Many people don’t realize…
Read onStroke affects more women than men in the United States. And a new study pinpoints stroke risk factors unique to females. “Many people don’t realize…
Read onSleeplessness could cost you when it’s time to stand on your bathroom scale, a new British study suggests. People plagued by insomnia who began sleeping…
Read onWomen whose periods started before age 12 may face an increased risk for heart disease and stroke, a new British study suggests. Early menopause, pregnancy…
Read onDo you often feel grumpy at work? Sometimes a small change in your surroundings can have a big effect on your mood. According to a…
Read onWorkplace wellness programs are great ways to get in shape, but what if your employer doesn’t offer one? Here’s how to get the (exercise) ball…
Read onWhether you’re training for a marathon or just logging miles, cold-weather running requires some special health and safety precautions, according to a sports medicine expert.…
Read onIf you find that your weekly weight loss is slowing down, maybe it’s time to readjust your calorie intake. First, some calorie math. Your calorie…
Read onNeed to travel for work? Have an important job interview coming up? Consider tucking a shirt from your partner into your bag. Sniffing it just…
Read onExercising with a buddy can give you both mental and fitness boosts. In fact, under the right conditions, the intensity and duration of exercise among…
Read onPhysical activity is good for the body and the brain, but what about people with thinking and memory difficulties? A new recommendation from the American…
Read onAn analysis of urine samples from roughly 300,000 California women finds that more than 7 percent used marijuana while pregnant. What’s more, rates of pot…
Read onCutting down on fat is a big part of any weight-loss diet. Fat has twice the calories of protein and carbs — so ounce for…
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