Risks for blood clot in a vein may rise with increased TV viewing
Risk of blood clots increases with the amount of time spent watching television, even if people get the recommended amount of physical activity, according to preliminary research presented…
Food should be marketed as a ‘meal’ rather than a ‘snack’ to avoid overeating
Marketing food as a ‘snack’ leads to increased consumption and continued overeating, a new study in the journal Appetite reports.
Teen childbirth linked to increased risk for heart disease
Women who became first-time mothers as teens were significantly more likely than older mothers to have greater risks for heart and blood vessel disease later in life, according…
Meditation might be useful addition to heart-healthy lifestyle and medical treatment
Meditation has the potential to reduce some risk factors for heart disease, but the gold standard for lowering risk remains a heart-healthy lifestyle and following medical recommendations, according…
Study finds being in a good mood for your flu jab boosts its effectiveness
New research by a team of health experts at the University of Nottingham has found evidence that being in a positive mood on the day of your flu…