Health News
The hottest news and latest studies to help you live your best life.
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40%That’s the percentage by which appetite was decreased for three hours among adults who added half an avocado to their lunch be it in a salad, a sandwich or a smoothie. —Nutrition JournalThat’s the percentage by which appetite was decreased for three hours among adults who added half an avocado to their lunch be it in a salad, a sandwich or a smoothie. —Nutrition Journal
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5 minutesThat’s how long it takes for an aspirin to thin your blood, if you’ve chewed it. Popping a pill at the first sign of a heart attack can dramatically increase your odds of survival. Just a reminder: Common symptoms include shortness of breath, severe chest pressure and pain in the arms, back, stomach, neck or jaw. — American Heart AssociationThat’s how long it takes for an aspirin to thin your blood, if you’ve chewed it. Popping a pill at the first sign of a heart attack can dramatically increase your odds of survival. Just a reminder: Common symptoms include shortness of breath, severe chest pressure and pain in the arms, back, stomach, neck or jaw. — American Heart Association
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Cuff ’emThe only way to get a truly accurate blood pressure reading is to cuff both arms. When a person’s systolic pressure varies by 10 or more points between arms, the risk of heart attack or stroke increases 38 percent. Plus a big difference between arms could be a sign of peripheral artery disease, or clogged arteries. —American Journal of MedicineThe only way to get a truly accurate blood pressure reading is to cuff both arms. When a person’s systolic pressure varies by 10 or more points between arms, the risk of heart attack or stroke increases 38 percent. Plus a big difference between arms could be a sign of peripheral artery disease, or clogged arteries. —American Journal of Medicine
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Did you know?The body part with the most bones is the hand! Each hand has 27 bones.
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Don’t give cancer what it cravesAnd that’s sugar! Turns out tumors have a sweet tooth. A recent study suggests that high blood sugar may raise your chances of cancer. Researchers noted that folks with prediabetes were 55 percent more likely to get stomach or colon cancer than people with normal glucose levels. —DiabetologiaAnd that’s sugar! Turns out tumors have a sweet tooth. A recent study suggests that high blood sugar may raise your chances of cancer. Researchers noted that folks with prediabetes were 55 percent more likely to get stomach or colon cancer than people with normal glucose levels. —Diabetologia
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Drink your veggiesMom said to eat your broccoli, but a recent study shows drinking it can be just as good. A broccoli beverage can clear your system of benzene, a carcinogen found in cigarette smoke. The phytochemical sulforaphane, found in the cruciferous veggie, promotes the production of detoxifying enzymes. —Cancer Prevention ResearchMom said to eat your broccoli, but a recent study shows drinking it can be just as good. A broccoli beverage can clear your system of benzene, a carcinogen found in cigarette smoke. The phytochemical sulforaphane, found in the cruciferous veggie, promotes the production of detoxifying enzymes. —Cancer Prevention Research
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Messy desk, messy mind?Apparently not! Actually, people with messy desks were likely to be more creative than their neatnik peers, according to a recent study. And those with clutter atop their desks were likely to produce new, fresh ideas. Of course, if you think you’d be more productive with a neater desk, then by all means plan to declutter once a week or so. —Psychological ScienceApparently not! Actually, people with messy desks were likely to be more creative than their neatnik peers, according to a recent study. And those with clutter atop their desks were likely to produce new, fresh ideas. Of course, if you think you’d be more productive with a neater desk, then by all means plan to declutter once a week or so. —Psychological Science
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The best hue for youPeople who get more of their nutrients in red, orange and yellow have smaller waists. The reason: Brightly colored fruits and veggies are chock full of vitamin C, which reduces cortisol. So top your fish with mango salsa or add red pepper to your turkey burger. —The Journal of NutritionPeople who get more of their nutrients in red, orange and yellow have smaller waists. The reason: Brightly colored fruits and veggies are chock full of vitamin C, which reduces cortisol. So top your fish with mango salsa or add red pepper to your turkey burger. —The Journal of Nutrition
