Can your Christmas tree make you sick?1
Doctors have noticed for years that patients with allergies and asthma have problems around the holidays. This is true even though the typical plant allergy triggers—such as ragweed and other heavy pollen producers—are not blooming in December.
… 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
A new study has discovered an easy trick that can help you get a good night’s sleep—without drugs or the troubling side effects they cause.
Up to half of Americans suffer from some form of insomnia. And millions of them turn to sleeping pills. But studies have shown these drugs can cause dangerous sleepwalking, morning-after confusion, daytime drowsiness, and even suicide.… 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
You love your dog… But now you have another reason to spoil your four-legged friend: Your pooch is helping you live longer.
A large Swedish study has found that owning a dog extends lifespan.
Researchers at Uppsala University in Sweden tracked the health, mortality, and dog ownership of more than 3.4 million adults. They followed them for 12 years.
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