Healthy Lifestyle Cuts Odds for Long COVID in Half
TUESDAY, Feb. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People who get COVID-19 are at risk for long-term health consequences, but a healthy lifestyle may protect against long COVID, a new study suggests.Women who maintained six healthy habits — a healthy weight, …
Learn MoreAdvent of Electric Cars Is Already Improving Health
TUESDAY, Feb. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Electric cars are still in the minority on America’s roads, yet researchers are already seeing health benefits from reduced tailpipe pollution. In a new California study, neighborhoods with the most all-electr…
Learn MoreBlack Stroke Survivors Less Likely to Get Treated for Complications
THURSDAY, Feb. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Having a stroke is a life-altering experience, and complications can crop up afterwards, but a new study finds the color of your skin may determine whether you are treated for them. In the year following a st…
Learn MoreAndrostenedione: A Banned Bodybuilding Supplement You Should Avoid
THURSDAY, Feb. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Androstenedione is one of those supplements that was peddled to athletes for years as a quick path to bulging muscles and high testosterone levels, but it carries some grave dangers.Also known as “andro,” the…
Learn MoreWhat Is Chromium Picolinate? Do You Really Need It?
TUESDAY, Jan. 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Chromium picolinate is a supplement that many folks take, as it’s touted to unlock insulin, burn fat and build muscle.But do you really need to add it to your diet when the mineral chromium is already present…
Learn MoreWhat Is Chromium Picolinate? Do You Really Need It?
TUESDAY, Jan. 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Chromium picolinate is a supplement that many folks take, as it’s touted to unlock insulin, burn fat and build muscle.But do you really need to add it to your diet when the mineral chromium is already present…
Learn MoreStuck in Traffic? Diesel Fumes May Be Harming Your Brain
MONDAY, Jan. 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you find yourself stuck in a traffic jam and you start to feel fuzzy-headed, the diesel exhaust from the truck in front of you might be to blame.New research found that just two hours of exposure to diesel …
Learn MoreFiber: It’s Important to Your Child’s Diet, Too
FRIDAY, Jan. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Just like adults, children need lots of fiber in their diets.Fiber is part of what fuels a child’s normal growth and development. It helps them feel full longer, controls blood sugar levels, reduces cholestero…
Learn MoreFiber: It’s Important to Your Child’s Diet, Too
FRIDAY, Jan. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Just like adults, children need lots of fiber in their diets.Fiber is part of what fuels a child’s normal growth and development. It helps them feel full longer, controls blood sugar levels, reduces cholestero…
Learn MoreWhat Is the Mediterranean Diet, and How Can It Help You?
THURSDAY, Jan. 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you’re looking for a healthy way to eat that has stood the test of time, the Mediterranean diet may be your best bet.”There are many health benefits to the Mediterranean diet,” said Rahaf Al Bochi, a spok…
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