A lot of people say their boss is a pain in the neck but what about a pain in the heart? New research from Sweden suggests that workers who perceive their managers as incompetent may be at higher risk for heart attack, angina and death, HealthDay News reports. The findings, published online in Occupational
Thousands of folks usher in each New Year with a resolve to adopt a healthier diet and exercise plan. But new research suggests one type of diet could actually wreak havoc on your memory! According to a Reuters report, researchers at Tufts University in Massachusetts said low-carb diets may play a role in clouding your
The number of diabetes-related hospitalizations in young women is on the rise, according to a study published in the Journal of Women’s Health. Diabetes is often diagnosed among overweight people, which suggests that the growing obesity rate nationwide could be associated with those who are hospitalized for the condition. Researchers suggest that women aged 20
Although an alkaline diet filled with fruits, vegetables and whole grains may help prevent individuals from having a heart attack, a new study suggests that aside from diet and exercise, blood circulation has a leading role in preventing clogs in blood vessels. Results from a study conducted by researchers from the University of Rochester Medical
A new study suggests theres another health benefit to shedding some extra pounds. Researchers at the University of North Carolina are saying moderate weight loss can reduce the risk of developing osteoarthritis of the knees (OA). The large study followed more than 1,400 men and women over the age of 45 without OA in at
Children who are categorized as obese may develop atherosclerosis, the stiffening of blood vessels that leads to clots, according to findings presented at the 31st Annual Society of Behavioral Medicine meeting. A team of researchers led by Catherine L. Davis, a clinical health psychologist at the Georgia Prevention Institute, measured the body mass index in
Its common knowledge that individuals can start healthy eating habits such as an alkaline diet in order to keep weight down. However, a new study is suggesting that overweight individuals over the age of 70 may actually have a longer life span. According to research published in The Journal of The American Geriatrics Society, elderly
Scientists believe kids who lead a sedentary lifestyle are more likely to have an elevated blood pressure, regardless of whether they are obese or not. Researchers from Iowa State University and the Spanish National Research Council in Madrid examined the link between sedentary behavior such as watching TV, playing video games, painting or sitting
Antioxidants have long been recommended by health experts in order to help prevent deadly diseases such as cancer. Now, new Spanish research has found that antioxidants may also be able to reduce the toxic effects of lead poisoning, Science Daily reports. The scientists suggest that the process works because lead poisoning creates free radicals that
A disrupted sleep routine may lead to an increase in migraines, according to a study that will be presented at the American Headache Societys annual meeting. In an effort to see how sleep patterns may affect pain, researchers kept one group of rats from experiencing rapid eye movement (REM) sleep for three nights in a