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Women with post-traumatic stress disorder have double the risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to women who don’t suffer from PTSD, a new study shows. The risk appears to increase with the greater the number and severity of PTSD symptoms, researchers said. For women in the study who had the highest number of symptoms, nearly […]READ MORE

If you feel knee pain while going up and down the stairs, you may be experiencing the first symptoms of osteoarthritis. New research, published in the medical journal Arthritis Care & Research, found that climbing stairs appears to be the first weight-bearing activity that causes osteoarthritis pain. Researches say it’s important to detect the condition early because […]READ MORE

Eating a healthy diet can help prevent all women from developing type 2 diabetes but it’s especially helpful for minority women, new research suggests. The findings are significant for Asian, Hispanic and black women because as minorities, they face a much higher risk for type 2 diabetes than white women, according to a news release […]READ MORE

For those who worry about “bad” cholesterol levels, make sure to grab some avocados the next time you’re in the grocery store. Eating avocados may be a way to tackle high cholesterol. Researchers found that eating an avocado every day – as part of a heart healthy, cholesterol-lowering moderate-fat diet – can actually improve bad […]READ MORE

Exercise may help people with Parkinson’s disease improve their balance, mobility and quality of life but it should be started early on after diagnosis. About 60 percent of patients who have Parkinson’s suffer a fall every year. Two-thirds of them fall repeatedly. “The resulting injuries, pain, limitations of activity and fear of falling again can really affect […]READ MORE

Exercise and healthy eating are essential for successful weight loss. But here’s a strategy for losing weight you won’t find in the gym or the health food section. Try to make sure you get a good night’s sleep every night. Research shows that sleep isn’t just essential for the brain, according to the National Institutes […]READ MORE

Every year, one of the top New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight by eating a healthier diet. If you’re one of the thousands of people searching the internet for diet clues, authorities at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics have some important advice. Make sure you seek information from someone qualified to give it […]READ MORE

Holiday cookies. Adult beverages. Grandma’s fudge. This time of year leaves a lot of people wondering how to get rid of the dreaded belly fat. If you ask the researchers at Harvard School of Public Health for advice, they’re likely going to tell you to head to the nearest weight room and work on your […]READ MORE

Can you balance on one leg? New research suggests it may reflect a person’s brain health and their risk for having a stroke. Struggling to balance on one leg for 20 seconds or longer was linked to an increased risk for small blood pressure damage in the brain and reduced cognitive function in otherwise healthy […]READ MORE

Chronic, low-back pain – a common problem that’s often difficult to treat – may be eased with the practice of yoga, according to two studies. But before anyone rolls out their yoga mat for the first time, they should understand that yoga does not replace conventional medical care. It should also not be used to […]READ MORE