Healthy Living Stories
Vitamin D Supplements May Help Lower Blood Pressure In Older Adults With Obesity; Study Finds
Researchers now suggest that vitamin D supplementation may be an effective, simple way to lower blood pressure levels in elderly adults with obesity. Study Identifies Best Time To Get RSV Vaccine During Pregnancy
Researchers of a recent study found that getting vaccinated earlier in the recommended timeframe, closer to 32 weeks, may offer the best protection for newborns against RSV. Regular Bedtime More Important Than Sleep Quality, Duration For Kid's Behavior: Study
Children with consistent sleep schedules have better control of their emotions and behavior when they work with others or while they are under situations of stress, the study revealed. Weight Loss Drugs May Lower Risk Of Subsequent Heart Attacks, Strokes In Stroke Survivors: Study
Researchers have now found that certain classes of weight loss and diabetes medications could be lifesavers for stroke survivors, slashing their risk of future heart attacks, strokes, and even death. Childhood BMI Linked To Lung Function Later; Low And High Values Harmful: Says Study
Researchers found that both high and low BMI values during the critical years of lung development can have lasting harmful effects. Milk Intake May Increase Heart Disease Risk In Women; Yogurt Healthier Alternative: Says Study
Researchers have found that non-fermented milk intake could raise heart disease risk in women while switching to a fermented alternative like yogurt might reduce the risk. Excessive Daytime Sleepiness In Elderly Might Be Linked To Pre-Dementia Syndrome
A recent study revealed that elderly adults who have excessive daytime sleepiness are at risk of developing motoric cognitive risk syndrome that can lead to dementia. Vitamin D During Pregnancy Linked To Better Bone Health In Children At Age 7: Study
Researchers found that children have greater bone mineral density at age 7 when expectant mothers take vitamin D supplements during pregnancy. Best Time To Exercise? Study Finds Two Key Times To Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk
According to new research, getting active at two specific times of day may significantly lower the risk of colorectal cancer. Sleep An Extra 46 Minutes: Study Links It to Improved Well-Being, Positive Behavioral Traits
Researchers have found that sleeping an additional 46 minutes is linked to improved well-being and positive traits such as gratitude, flourishing, resilience, and prosocial behaviors. Pregnant Mothers With Obesity And PCOS At Higher Risk Of Having Smaller Babies: Study
On average, babies born to mothers with PCOS faced a higher risk of growth restriction, and the effects were more pronounced in mothers who were obese. Study Reveals Breakfast Item That May Boost Focus And Keep You Full
The researchers found that a dairy-based high-protein diet is most effective for promoting fullness and boosting concentration compared to a carb-rich meal or skipping breakfast entirely. Prolonged Sitting Accelerates Aging: Walk After Work May Not Fix It, Says Study
Researchers have found that even the recommended 20 minutes of daily moderate exercise may not be sufficient to reduce the heart disease risk and signs of aging linked to prolonged sedentary time. Scheduling Surgery After A Heart Attack? Here's How Long You Might Have To Wait
Researchers have now identified a "sweet spot" for safely scheduling surgeries in those who had a heart attack. Weight Loss Drugs Could Be A Treatment Option For Osteoarthritis: Says Study
A recent study revealed that semaglutide injections, a drug commonly used for weight loss, could dramatically reduce osteoarthritis symptoms, cutting pain levels by nearly 50%.