The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned the public of a deadly strain of highly resistant bacteria spreading in health facilities across the nation, posing a particular risk to the nation’s vulnerable patients. The bacteria, normally found in the gut, have proved to be stubbornly resistant to antibiotics, including carbapenems, a drug class […]

A healthy diet and exercise can boost your metabolism to help you lose weight. Increasing metabolism is necessary to burn more calories, get rid of fat, and lift your energy throughout the day. While your metabolic rate is generally dictated by your gender, age, and physical activity, you can certainly take control of your metabolism […]

People who have trouble falling asleep may want to get up and move if they want to sleep better. A recent report shows that exercise promotes better sleep and the harder the workout the better. The study, conducted by the National Sleep Foundation, found that even just ten minutes of light exercise can help improve […]

The Obama Administration’s Affordable Care Act aims to help millions of uninsured people get private health plans by establishing health insurance exchanges. These “exchanges” or marketplaces are the centerpiece of the new law and will change the way people purchase health coverage. Open enrollment starts Oct. 1, 2013. Each state will have its health insurance […]

Tossing and turning at night may cause more than just drowsiness. According to a recent study, sleep deprivation may affect your genes, increasing the risk for diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. The study was published on Feb. 25 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. How your health is affected by insomnia-induced genetic […]

Working out on an empty stomach won’t give you enough energy to perform your tasks. However, eating too much or the wrong kinds of food before your workout might just be as bad because all your energy might be used up for digestion. The following are some foods you should avoid before a workout. you […]

A Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil, mixed nuts, fish, fruits, and vegetables cuts the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death by 30 percent in less than five years, a recent study said. Previous studies have associated the diet, common among southern European countries such as Greece, Italy, and Spain with healthier hearts. This […]

Some people have difficulty staying on their diet because they feel too hungry to last all day, making losing weight seem like an uphill battle. Watching your calorie intake doesn’t mean that you should eat so little to the point of get hungry. Here are seven ways to lose weight and feel satisfied at the […]

If you’re an average American, chances are you’re spending most of your day sitting down. You sit in your workplace, going to and from work, and watching TV or surfing the web. Several studies have shown that sitting too much can cause major health problems and can offset the benefits of your workout. The following […]

Young smokers should quit before turning 44 if they want to live nearly as long as those who never lit up, a new study said. The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, also found that people who never smoked live an average of ten years longer than lifetime smokers. For the study, […]