Men often are accused of acting like babies when they get the flu. Wives may shrug off the symptoms while husbands lay in bed miserable.
So the debate has raged… Are men hit harder by the flu or are they just wimps?
The phenomenon even has a name: “man flu.”
… Read MoreAirline food is usually bad for two reasons: It tastes bad. And it’s unhealthy.
But a new study finds that there’s hope if you’re traveling during the holidays. One major airline and several smaller ones have stepped up. Their food is actually quite nutritious.
As for the others… In some cases, the best you can do is the little bag of peanuts.… Read More
Can the speed at which you eat affect your health?
A new study shows that people who eat fast greatly increase their odds of developing a common health condition that doubles their risk of early death.1
Scientists at Hiroshima University in Japan tracked the eating habits of 1,083 people for five years. During that time, subjects filled out detailed questionnaires about their lifestyle and eating habits, including speed of eating, physical activity, and medical history.… Read More
Metabolic syndrome doesn’t summon the same dread as other major killers.
That may be because it isn’t a distinct disease. Instead, it’s a “constellation” of symptoms. They include abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, and high blood sugar. Together, they add up to metabolic syndrome, which doubles your risk of early death.1
… Read MoreThis vitamin doesn’t get much attention. But a new study shows it may be the single most important nutrient for your heart. It prevents a serious and common condition that often leads to sudden cardiac arrest.1
Researchers from Augusta University in Georgia wanted to find out if this vitamin could stop left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH). It is a gradual enlargement and thickening of the walls of your heart’s left ventricle.… Read More