Posts written by James Bartel
1 in 3 Americans May Have Had Warning Stroke Without Knowing It Study authors say learn the signs and symptoms that mean you need immediate medical help
By Mary Elizabeth Dallas MONDAY, May 1, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Is it possible to have a small stroke and not even realize it? Yes, according to new research that found about 35 percent of Americans experience symptoms of a warning stroke. Yet only about… Continue reading
Hold That Pose: Yoga May Ease Tough Depression
Study finds weekly sessions, plus deep breathing, helped ease cases when medications failed By Mary Elizabeth Dallas Thursday, March 9, 2017 THURSDAY, March 9, 2017 (HealthDay News) — The calming poses and meditation of yoga may be just what the doctor ordered when it comes… Continue reading
Fiber: The Rx for Disease-Free Aging Lots of this dietary nutrient can keep you healthy, functioning, study suggests
Thursday, June 23, 2016 THURSDAY, June 23, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Foods rich in fiber not only keep you “regular,” they may help you live longer without disease, new research suggests. Among more than 1,600 Australian adults, the top fiber consumers were 80 percent more… Continue reading
Healthy Living Slashes Cancer Risk The ‘good’ life cuts tumor odds up to 45 percent and risk of cancer death up to 61 percent, study finds
Thursday, June 23, 2016 THURSDAY, June 23, 2016 (HealthDay News) — A healthy lifestyle that includes regular exercise and eating nutritiously can lower your risk of developing cancer by as much as 45 percent, a new evidence review concludes. The review also found that people… Continue reading
Folic Acid May Help Ward Off Stroke in People With High Blood Pressure
Chinese study found significantly lower rates in those who got an extra supply of the nutrient By Robert Preidt SUNDAY, March 15, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Folic acid — the same nutrient women take in pregnancy to help ward off birth defects — may also… Continue reading