Tag "Health – II"

Aspirin May Reduce Risk of Aggressive Prostate Cancer

Photo by Stockbyte/Getty Images As many people know, a daily aspirin can help stave off a heart attack. Apparently, your ticker isn’t the only part of your body that may benefit from a dose of the drug: Aspirin significantly reduces men’s risk of prostate cancer, reveals a new Duke University study, presented at the 13th Annual American Association for Cancer Research Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research Conference , held in New

Tone Your Whole Body On a Park Bench

Join CosmoBody  trainer Adam Rosante for a calorie-torching bleacher workout that will keep you looking smokin’. Don’t have access to a stadium? No problem! All you’ll need for this insta-hot exercise is a step or sturdy park bench.

Is Stress Sabotaging Your Weight-Loss Efforts?

Nearly half of stress eaters said that these “slip-ups” occurred at least weekly. The question is: How, exactly, do stress and depression affect our attempts to slim down? To find out, researchers from Harvard and SUNY Upstate Medical University tracked the stress and weight-loss progress of 257 overweight adults over a two-year period, during which the participants tried to lose at least 5 percent of their body weight. At the

Mushrooms Are Way More Amazing Than You Think

Photo By Getty By Sarah-Jane Bedwell Known for their distinctive umami flavor and meaty texture, mushrooms are a great addition to any dish from Asian stir-fries to pasta sauces. Mushroom growers have the ability to produce mushrooms with 100% Daily Value (400 IU) of vitamin D per serving, approximately 4-5 white button or crimini mushrooms, or one portabella.

5 Postworkout Sips That Crush Sports Drinks

The last thing you want to do at the end of a grueling workout is instantly add back all of the calories you’ve just torched — but that’s essentially what you’re doing when you reach for most sports drinks. On average, these postworkout beverages clock in at 200 calories and pack a whopping 52 grams of sugar and 400 milligrams of sodium.

Acid reflux – Three classic home remedies

(NaturalNews) Acid reflux is a common medical condition in which digestive acids rise from the stomach into the esophagus. This causes the esophagus (the passage between the pharynx and the stomach) to become irritated, resulting in a burning sensation which, in the most acute cases…

The Art of Active Sitting

Photography by Kenneth Willardt/ TrunkArchive.com Spending eight-plus hours at your desk doesn’t have to ruin your body. By Wendy Schmid, Q by Equinox You’ve heard the news by now: Sitting is the new smoking. It’s been linked to an increased risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and early death. Yes, indeed, says Vladimir Friedman, DC, CCSP, of Accelicare Sports Chiropractic in Manhattan.

4 serious risks & problems with mammograms

(NaturalNews) Even though mammography is the most widely used screening method for breast cancer, there are a number of valid arguments for alternative methods. Research has shown that mammograms are not the definitive answer to early detection, and in fact, can often cause more problems…