Search Result For: preventive care
Date: 2024/12/18 - 04:32
Occasional Wine With Mediterranean Diet May Lower Cardiovascular Disease Risk
New research suggests that low to moderate wine consumption while adhering to the Mediterranean diet may help lower the risk of heart disease. However, experts caution there are health risks associated with any level of alcohol use.
Date: 2024/12/17 - 01:00
How a Healthy Breakfast Could Lower Your Cardiovascular Disease Risk
In a new study, people who consumed between 20% and 30% of their daily energy intake at breakfast and ate higher quality foods showed improvements in waist circumference, triglycerides, and HDL (good) cholesterol levels.
Date: 2024/12/14 - 02:00
‘Holding Space’ Is More Than a Viral Meme, It’s a Healthy Practice. Here’s Why
Journalist Tracy E. Gilchrist’s mention of “holding space” during an interview with “Wicked” co-stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo may have sparked a million memes, but experts say “holding space” is a healthy practice that can boost your well-being and overall health. Here’s how.
Date: 2024/12/14 - 00:32
Cervical Cancer Screening Includes New Self-Collection Method for HPV Testing
For the first time, cervical cancer screening guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force include self-collection of HPV samples for females starting at age 30, which could help make screening more accessible.
Date: 2024/12/12 - 21:32
Colon Cancer Is Driven by Inflammation, Poor Diet — Here's What to Eat Instead
Researchers say chronic inflammation raises a person’s risk of developing colorectal cancer as well as suppresses the body’s ability to fight the disease. The Western diet, which is high in ultra-processed foods, is a major cause of chronic inflammation.