LIVING HEALTHY

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• Secondhand Smoke Aggravates Diabetes Risk

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• Sep 23, 2015 11:41 AM EDT

• A new study of almost six million people discovered that second hand smoke or passive smoking is associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes compared to those who never smoked or inhaled cigarette fumes.

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• States and communities are becoming “dementia friendly,” to help Alzheimer’s patients and othe

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• Sep 23, 2015 01:02 AM EDT

• Minnesota and its communities are some of the first areas of the United States that are becoming "dementia friendly."

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• Where Are the Obese People in America?

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• Sep 21, 2015 10:58 PM EDT

• When it comes to fight against obesity in the United States, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is that only five states showed a marked increase in the number of obesity cases. The bad news is that all the others have hardly any improvement.

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• Discover Surprising Health Benefits Of Tai Chi

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• Sep 21, 2015 02:31 AM EDT

• It may seem easy but it is one of the hardest work outs today because it requires control and flexibility. Most Chinese seniors are performing Tai Chi not only as a form of exercise but also to promote overall health and well-being.

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• Leading Cancer Prevention Expert Releases Guidelines to Reduce Cancer Risk

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• Sep 20, 2015 10:10 PM EDT

• How do you prevent or reduce the risk of cancer? The World Cancer Research Fund, one of the world’s biggest organizations for cancer prevention, has just released 10 guidelines for a healthier body.

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• Child care and other payments to be withheld from Australian parents who don’t vaccinate

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• Sep 19, 2015 06:09 PM EDT

• The "No Jab, No Pay Bill" that was introduced to the Australian Parliament will penalize parents who do not have their children vaccinated unless there is a medical reason not to.

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• 3-Year-Old Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes

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• Sep 18, 2015 11:01 PM EDT

• A 3-year-old girl had been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, but early medical interventions may reverse the problem especially among children.

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• MERS outbreak in Saudi Arabia slowing down as the Hajj pilgrimage starts

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• Sep 18, 2015 07:23 PM EDT

• Saudi Arabia’s minister of health, speaking in advance of the annual pilgrimmage called the Hajj, has said that the recent surge in cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) has ebbed and that the number of cases is down from last month.

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• Presidential Candidates Bring Vaccinations into Debate; Misinformation Not Debunked

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• Sep 18, 2015 06:58 PM EDT

• The subject of childhood vaccinations came up in the recent Republican presidential debate. Despite the fact that two of the candidates, Rand Paul and Ben Carson, are physicians, misinformation was spread about the safety of vaccines and the long-debunked idea…

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• People with Arthritis May Benefit from Yoga

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• Sep 17, 2015 11:16 PM EDT

• A new study suggests that yoga is not only safe but also beneficial for patients with arthritis, a medical condition characterized by stiffness and inflammation of the joints.

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• Four types of cigarettes taken off market when maker fails to prove they are not more harmful that o…

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• Sep 17, 2015 07:21 PM EDT

• The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has halted all sales of four cigarette products from the R. J. Reynolds company.The four brands affected are Camel Crush Bold, Pall Mall Deep Set Recessed Filter, Pall Mall Deep Set Recessed Filter Menthol, and Vantage Tec…

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• Prolonged Sitting Increases Fatty Liver Disease Risk

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• Sep 16, 2015 11:09 PM EDT

• Being a couch potato or working for long hours while tied to your chair is definitely no fun. A new study suggests that it increases your risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Prolonged sitting has already been previously associated with increased…