Allergies
New guidelines for preventing peanut allergy in babies
In 2015, a study showed that giving peanut products to babies could help prevent peanut allergy. This was exciting news, given […]
Allergies
Blood Pressure
Blood Presure
6 simple things that can help lower your blood pressure
In November 2017 the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology changed the definition for high blood pressure. […]
Body and Mind
Body and Mind
Brain science to improve your relationships
On the surface, your own brain may be your furthest consideration when you are trying to improve your relationships. Yet […]
Digestive Health
Digestive Health
Avoiding nuts and seeds for better gut health?
Nuts and seeds are important components of a healthy diet. But if you have diverticula — little pouchlike structures that […]
Excercise and Fitness
Exercise
Want a stronger core? Skip the sit-ups
Sit-ups once ruled as the way to tighter abs and a slimmer waistline, while “planks” were merely flooring. Now plank […]
Drugs
Drugs
Taking medicines like you’re supposed to: Why is it so hard?
It’s so hard to remember to take your medicine, let alone take it correctly (with food, on an empty stomach, […]
Weight Loss
Weight Loss
Weight loss surgery for children and teens struggling with obesity
http://www.nadadventist.org/article/15/contact-us Right now, one in 12 children and adolescents in the US are severely obese. If that isn’t startling enough, […]
Cardiovascular Health
Heart health
How to avoid heat-related illnesses and deaths
In Boston, we believe warmer is better. Our cravings for warmth are formed in the cold, dark winter nights when […]
Nutrition
Nutrition
Are nutritional drinks actually good for you?
I first heard of nutritional drinks in the 1980s, early in my medical training. They were recommended for people struggling […]
Women’s Health
Women's health
Antidepressants and pregnancy: More research needed
For many women, pregnancy and the arrival of a new baby is a joyous time — but not for every woman. […]
Skin Health
Skin Health
Soaps, moisturizers, and tips to help keep skin healthy
If you’re like most people trying to do their part in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, you’re washing your […]
Aging
Aging
Can short bouts of running lengthen lives?
Working hard and feeling like you don’t have any time to exercise? Well, the reality is we all have time. […]
Cancer
Cancer
Aspirin linked to fewer digestive tract cancers
Scientists continue to explore the health benefits versus risks of aspirin therapy. One new analysis suggests that taking aspirin may […]
