Health and Wellness

Improving the overall quality of your diet helps to prevent type 2 diabetes, according to new research. The study, by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health, found that those who improved their diet over four years – by eating more whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and less sweetened beverages and saturated fats, for example – […]READ MORE

Having arthritis puts people at a higher risk for falling and fall-related injuries, according to new federal statistics. Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that when people had arthritis, they were 1.3 times more likely to have a fall, 2.4 times more likely to have two or more falls and 2.5 […]READ MORE

When children head back to school this fall, parents and teachers expect them to need a little remediation. But a new study shows that some of them may need something else – more physical activity and healthier meals. Researchers from Harvard School of Public Health found that some kids are gaining weight more quickly during the […]READ MORE

Children who suffer from a concussion can experience a number of symptoms immediately after being injured. Physical symptoms – headache, dizziness and fatigue – begin immediately after the injury. But emotional symptoms may appear later on during recovery, according to a new study in the journal Pediatrics. For the study, researchers examined questionnaires from 235 […]READ MORE

Many families in South Hampton Roads will be kicking off the grilling season this Memorial Day weekend. If you’re trying to lose weight or just want to maintain your healthy eating habits, this holiday weekend is the the perfect opportunity to try grilling fruits and vegetables. Not only does it help everyone meet the daily recommendations […]READ MORE

Participating in aerobic physical activity can be challenging if you have a disability. Yet physical activity is something many doctors strongly recommend for adults with disabilities. Nearly half  of adults with disabilities who are able to do aerobic physical activity do not get any, according to a Vital Signs report from the Centers for Disease […]READ MORE

Lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Weight loss. Smaller waistline. Those are just a few of the benefits of eating more fruits and vegetables. Now, researchers say people are less likely to have a stroke the more they eat these pieces of nature’s candy. A new analysis of 20 studies conducted in Europe, Asia and the […]READ MORE

In response to an increasing number of young athletes tearing their anterior cruciate ligament, the nation’s leading group of pediatricians has issued a a report that recommends ways to prevent such injuries in the first place. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends specific types of physical training that can reduce the risk of ACL injury as […]READ MORE

Massage therapy not only alleviates muscle soreness after exercise, but it also improves general blood flow – even for people who don’t work out. Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have discovered that massage has benefits for people regardless of how much they exercise, researchers recently discovered. Their study, published in the Archives […]READ MORE

Researchers have some simple advice for people trying to lose weight: set your alarm clock and head outdoors to get some early sunshine. It might seem a little dubious, but a study published in the journal PLoS ONE found that exposing your body to light at the beginning of the day can lower your body […]READ MORE