Study Suggests Some Types of Food May Help Ease a Sad Mood July 25, 2011 -- When we are feeling sad, many of us reach for comfort foods such as chocolate, ice cream, or chips. Now new research helps showhow these foods boost our moods.
Find out how new diabetes medications are bringing more options and convenience to diabetes care. Over the past decade, the list of type 2 diabetes medications has grown -- helping people gain better blood sugar control. But the drugs' side effects -- plus taking several pills every day -- can be frustrating.
Moderate consumption of alcohol can raise levels of HDL "good" cholesterol by as much as 10%. Doctors say up to one drink a day makes sense for women, up to two a day for men. But given the risks of excessive drinking, the American Heart Association cautions against increasing your alcohol intake or starting to drink if you don't already.
Well here's a decidedly 21st century sleep issue. Apparently there's a rising phenomenon among teens: sleep texting. That's right, teens are reaching for their phones during the night, firing off messages, and waking with no recollection of their actions. We're all aware of how deeply embedded social media and technology are in our culture today.
Water doesn't get the same media attention as green tea, antioxidants, and the latest fad diets. Yet it plays a much more critical part in our daily lives and our bodies. Our bodies are made up of about 60% water, and every system depends on water.