Category Archives: General Health Information

FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Television ads for fast-food restaurants that target children have a strong influence on families, especially if they offer a free toy, researchers say.
The more often kids watched TV channels that advertised children’s fast-food meals, the more often their families went to the restaurants running the aSee Original Article

One might expect cancer survivors to be fanatically healthy eaters, but a new study suggests they eat a little worse than people who never had cancer.
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MONDAY, Oct. 12, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A new study suggests that lithium — for years a go-to medication for adults with bipolar disorder — may be safely used in children with the condition, at least for the short term.
As the researchers explained, lithium has long been the drug of choice for treating adults with […]
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Today’s interview is with the awesome Antranik. He is one of the kindest and most caring people in the fitness scene.
Antranik helps a few lucky people as a personal trainer and helps hundreds of thousands with his in-depth fitness …
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The cardio hub is usually in an entirely different area. In this corner I see joggers on treadmills — usually reading something like “Shape” magazine or …
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Happily married couples are often asked about the secret to their marital success. A new study suggests that it may be as simple as remembering to say “thank you.”
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FRIDAY, Nov. 6, 2015 (HealthDay News) — As winter’s short days approach, more people will suffer from the depression of seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Now, new research suggests that talk therapy is better than light-box therapy in preventing relapses of the ailment.
“SAD is a type of depression that follows a seasonal pattern based on See Original Article

By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 28, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Medical science has made tremendous progress in prolonging the lives of people with type 2 diabetes. But, the prognosis still remains poor for patients who don’t keep their blood sugar levels under control, according to results from a large-scale Swedish study.
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Face-lifts may smooth away years from a person’s appearance, but they seem to do little to boost self-esteem, new research suggests.
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This week’s interview is with Mike Fitch, a superstar coach and master of movement.
Mike has 18 years of fitness experience, culminating in his 2010 decision to move all bodyweight.
Since 2010, Mike has been involved with a wide variety …
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WEDNESDAY, Oct. 28, 2015 (HealthDay News) — American adults with schizophrenia face a much higher risk of an early death, particularly from heart and lung diseases associated with smoking, a new study finds.
The rise in risk “is evident in early adulthood and persists into later life. Especially high risks of mortality were observed from diseaSee Original Article

This week’s workout is all about laying a firm foundation for you whole body to rest on.
Your body is as strong as its foundation.
I want you to be the Empire State of fitness, the Taipei 101 of muscle, …
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By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, Oct. 12, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Family doctors and pediatricians are often the sole source of a child’s mental health care, particularly for kids suffering from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
More than one-third of U.S. kids receiving care for a mental health problem are treated bSee Original Article

He is a certified personal trainer, certified cardio kickboxing instructor, a fitness nutrition specialist and has a variety of other professional affiliations.
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MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Just a bit of alcohol coupled with a distraction, such as a text message or changing a radio station, can double the odds of trouble on the road, new research suggests.
In simulated driving conditions, either alcohol or a distraction affected driving ability. But researchers found that the chances […]<See Original Article

2-in-1 fitness machine with settings for elliptical trainer and exercise bike use □Advanced, motor-driven magnetic resistance system is smooth and …
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