Are you in a bad sit-uation? Many Americans sit for eight to 10 hours a day — to the detriment of their back, hips, waistline and heart. Sitting for extended periods can lead to obesity, muscle weakening, spinal stress, poor blood sugar regulation and decreased blood circulation throughout the body. “Sitting is actually aging you … Read more
Stevie Wonder is a natural wonder — a national treasure to be protected at all costs. Unlike other living music legends of his generation — from Paul McCartney and Mick Jagger to Elton John and Diana Ross, Wonder’s fellow Motown icon — the “Superstition” singer hasn’t toured in years. Not since his 2014-15 “Songs in … Read more
McDonald’s has long been known for their affordable menu prices — hello, Dollar Menu — but in recent years, customers have been increasingly complaining of pricing discrepancies. A man recently went viral on TikTok complaining about how his McDonald’s app offered him a Steak, Egg and Cheese Bagel for $7.99 á la carte and $12.19 … Read more
A new study substantiates the link between untreated high blood pressure and an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease for adults 60 and older. The research, published Wednesday in the online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, is a review of 14 international studies involving 31,250 people. Participants, who were 72 years … Read more
Here’s some sobering news for stoners. Frequent, heavy pot smoking may raise the risk for head and neck cancers (HNCs), a new University of Southern California study finds. Marijuana users are 3.5 to 5 times more likely to develop head and neck cancers than those who pass on joints, according to research published Thursday in JAMA … Read more
Here’s another reason for a midlife crisis: Startling new research suggests that Gen X and millennial Americans are at higher risk of developing 17 cancers compared to older generations. American Cancer Society researchers calculated generational cancer rates based on 23.6 million cancer cases and 7.3 million cancer deaths from 2000 through 2019. Startling new research … Read more
Older adults who experience chronic loneliness face a 56% higher risk of stroke than those who are not lonely, according to a new study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy called attention last year to a nationwide loneliness and social isolation epidemic, warning that a lack of social connection increases … Read more
Women — but not men — who often smoke weed face a significantly higher risk of death from cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared to women who don’t use cannabis, a new study out of France finds. Nearly 122,000 Brits were asked to fill out a questionnaire about their lifetime marijuana habits. The participants were divided into … Read more
Time-restricted eating, a common weight-loss strategy often known as intermittent fasting, has been linked to a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular death. In a study published by the American Heart Association (AHA), a group of 20,000 adults who followed an eight-hour time-restricted eating schedule were found to have a 91% higher risk of dying from heart disease compared to … Read more
A highly popular intermittent fasting method used by celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Heidi Klum, and Jennifer Lopez is shockingly connected to a severely increased risk of cardiovascular death, a new study finds. Users of the so-called 16:8 diet — a person eats only in an eight-hour window and fasts for the other 16 hours in … Read more
Those morning stretches and at-home pilates might not be enough as one doctor shared an exercise that could determine your lifespan. NBC News medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar shared with the TODAY show on March 8 that a participant’s ability to perform the physical activity would dictate their life expectancy. Azar, also a Clinical Associate … Read more
There’s new evidence to help clear the air on cannabis. A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association and funded by the National Institutes of Health found that those who smoke weed daily are at a significantly higher risk of suffering heart attack and stroke than those who don’t. “We know that toxins are … Read more
Talk about a wake-up call — adults who sleep only three to five hours a night face a greater risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, a new study found. “I generally recommend prioritizing sleep, although I understand it’s not always possible, especially as a parent of four teenagers,” said Christian Benedict, lead study researcher and … Read more
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are eight times more likely to attempt suicide than women without the common hormonal condition, a shocking new study has found. An estimated 5 million to 6 million American women have PCOS, which affects some 8% to 13% of women of childbearing age, statistics show. Many don’t even know they have … Read more
People with depression have higher body temperatures, a new study found, giving insight into potential new ways to manage the disorder. The study, published in Scientific Reports, doesn’t clarify whether depression causes a higher temperature or if a higher temperature can cause depression — but it does suggest that there could be mental health benefits … Read more
New York restaurant owners have a tip for lawmakers: don’t change the rules about wait staff gratuity. A whopping 95% of restaurateurs oppose a legislative campaign to eliminate the tip credit system that allows owners to pay wait staff who earn tips less than minimum wage, according to a new survey by the NYC Hospitality … Read more
Vegan women run a higher risk of developing life-threatening preeclampsia and having underweight babies, a new study has found. The University of Copenhagen research, published last week in the journal Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, found that babies born to vegan mothers were half a pound lighter on average. Researchers analyzed the data from 66,738 … Read more
People with obsessive-compulsive disorder face a much higher risk of death — from natural and unnatural causes, according to a shocking new study out of Sweden. OCD, which affects 2% to 3% of Americans, is characterized by recurring thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors such as excessive hand washing and arranging objects in a precise way … Read more
Vitamin D — “the sunshine vitamin” that our bodies make when we’re exposed to sunlight — is critical to our health. It’s essential for healthy bones and teeth, inflammation regulation, immune system support, and other tasks. A new report, presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023 conference, suggests the current US recommended dietary allowance (RDA) … Read more
Stephanie Land chronicled her struggles as a single mother scrubbing toilets for minimal pay in “Maid,” her bestselling memoir from 2019 that was adapted into a hit Netflix series starring Margaret Qualley. At the end of that book, Land took her 3-year-old daughter, Emilia, and moved away from an abusive partner in Washington State to … Read more