MAYO CLINIC, ROCHESTER, Minn. — You may have heard of the mind-body connection: the broad concept that thoughts and feelings, especially those related to stress, can influence physical health.
Mohamad Alkhouli, M.D., an interventional cardiologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is researching the relationship between the brain and the heart. Each can have a powerful impact on the other, Dr. Alkhouli explains.
"The mind-heart connection is part of the broader mind-body relationship, but it’s uniquely...
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Beans: Protein-Packed Powerhouse
Legumes are not only inexpensive but also incredibly versatile and filling. They are high in fiber, which takes longer to digest, leaving you feeling fuller for longer.
This feeling of fullness can prevent overeating and snacking between meals, making it easier to stick to your calorie goals. Additionally, beans are a great source of protein, which is essential for muscle maintenance and overall health.
Soup: Starter That Satisfies
Whether you prefer chunky or pureed varieties,...
Public Library of Science – Survey participants who reported using a smartphone while on the toilet had a higher risk of hemorrhoids than non-users.
Chethan Ramprasad of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, U.S., and colleagues present these findings in a new study in the open-access journal PLOS One.
Every year in the U.S., hemorrhoids lead to nearly 4 million visits to the doctor or emergency room and more than $800 million in health care spending. Hemorrhoids...
There is enough evidence that if Pusser, the McNairy County sheriff who died in a car crash seven years after his wife's death, were alive today, prosecutors would present an indictment to a grand jury for the killing of Pauline Mullins Pusser, the DA said.
CBS News – The Center for Disease Control and Prevention's "Tips From Former Smokers" ads are set to stop at the end of September.
For 13 years, these tough and honest commercials told real stories about the harm of smoking and pointed people to free help at 1-800-QUIT-NOW. When the ads ran, calls to the quitline jumped, according to independent scientific research institute RTI International. Many people tried to quit and some stuck with...
MAYO CLINIC – Vitamin D is a nutrient the body needs, along with calcium, to build bones and keep them healthy. The body can absorb calcium only if it has enough vitamin D. Calcium is a major part of bones.
Vitamin D also has many other uses in the body. It supports immune health and helps keep muscles and brain cells working. Source.
PREVENTION – There are four different ways to get vitamin D, according to...
KFF HEALTH NEWS – Four senior officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced their resignations in recent days, citing what they described as growing political interference in the agency’s scientific work, particularly regarding vaccines.
Two of them — Debra Houry, the CDC’s chief science and medical officer, and Demetre Daskalakis, who led the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases — stepped down on Aug. 27, hours after the White House announced...
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