Key facts Every year, an estimated 15 million babies are born preterm (before 37 completed weeks of gestation), and this number is rising. Preterm birth complications are the leading cause of death among children under 5 years of age, responsible for approximately 1 million deaths in 2015 (1). Three-quarters of these deaths could be prevented [...]
Shake the Salt Habit Feeling bloated? Salt may be partly to blame. Too much can make your body hold on to water. And it plays a role in high blood pressure. How to cut back: Choose fresh foods, not canned or processed. Play around with other spices that can give your food some zing, like [...]
Time among the trees may help improve your health Many people enjoy spending time in nature. But did you know that time among the trees is therapeutic? Forest therapy is a growing practice that promises benefits for your mind and your body. It can help you relax and refuel — and give you a break [...]
Advice for preventing and treating health issues Some actors seem to stay eternally young — or if they do age, it’s with stately grace. Pierce Brosnan, with his coiffed hair, comes to mind. You don’t have to be a secret agent with a fancy car to feel good as you get older. But you do need to [...]
Can You Make Your Metabolism Better? Boosting metabolism is the holy grail of weight watchers everywhere, but how fast your body burns calories depends on several things. Some people inherit a speedy metabolism. Men tend to burn more calories than women, even while resting. And for most people, metabolism slows steadily after age 40. Although [...]
The short answer from a gastroenterologist Q: Can you develop celiac disease? Or are you born with it? A: There has been some controversy about this, but now I think the evidence is there showing that you can develop celiac disease at any age. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease triggered by gluten, a protein found in [...]
Flu cases are on the rise in the United States. Last month, the WHO warned that this year’s flu vaccine may not be as effective at stopping the flu as experts had hoped. Flu season usually peaks in February. About a month ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that this year’s flu vaccine might not be [...]
The importance of active treatment when recovering from an injury or correcting a musculoskeletal dysfunction. THE MIRACLE OF MOVEMENT Injuries are never part of the plan. No one enjoys the pain and inability to compete at your best and no one wants injuries to happen again. Regardless of the severity, an injury will always result in damage [...]
The findings strengthen the idea of a mind-body connection. Fruits and vegetables are rich in various minerals and vitamins that are known to reduce the plasma concentrations of C-reactive protein, which is associated with low-grade inflammation. Important nutrients affect brain chemistry, impacting mood, memory and cognitive function. Take a moment to realize that about 95% of [...]
ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is the most common neurobehavioral disorder of childhood. It affects approximately 7% to 8% of all children and youth in the US. As the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) pointed out in their recent clinical practice guideline for ADHD, that’s more than the mental health system can handle, which means that [...]
