Healthy Theory

Working Long Hours Raises Risk for Depression

Posted 5 hours 37 min ago by Camilla Cheung

We all know that overtime can be stressful, but new research shows that working long hours can double your risk for depression.

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Health News, Prevention

Lower Levels of Lead Can Still Harm Children

Posted Thu, 01/19/2012 - 1:04pm by Camilla Cheung

If you're planning to renovate an older, pre-1978 home, unknown lead hazards may put your children at risk. New research shows that even low levels of lead exposure can cause long-term harm.

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Health News, Lifestyle, Prevention

Get Your Vitamin D to Prevent a Score of Problems

Posted Tue, 01/10/2012 - 11:30am by Camilla Cheung

Recent studies show that vitamin D deficiency may be linked to diabetes, depression, and a host of other medical conditions. Make sure you're getting enough of the sunshine vitamin.

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Health News, Prevention

Noisy Toys May Cause Hearing Damage

Posted Wed, 12/21/2011 - 1:14pm by Camilla Cheung

Some of the trendiest and loudest toys this holiday season may be causing hearing damage in children.

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Health News, Prevention

Teens Smoking Fewer Cigarettes, But More Marijuana

Posted Thu, 12/15/2011 - 5:27pm by Camilla Cheung

This year's Monitor the Future survey shows that smoking cigarettes among teens is at a historic low. But those results come with a caveat--use of marijuana among teenagers is on the rise.

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Prevention, Exercise

Soccer Players Should Avoid Heading the Ball

Posted Wed, 12/07/2011 - 6:06pm by Camilla Cheung

Research shows that soccer players who frequently "head" the ball may be putting themselves at risk for brain injury.

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Health News, Prevention

Radiation From Laptops May Damage Sperm

Posted Wed, 11/30/2011 - 12:34pm by Camilla Cheung

New research shows that the radiation emitted by wireless Internet signals may harm sperm.

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Mind Body

Having a Pet is Good for Your Mental and Physical Health

Posted Tue, 11/15/2011 - 3:39pm by Denise Reynolds

Science finds that our furry friends not only keep us company, but that they also provide a boost to both our mental and physical health as well.

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Health News, Nutrition

High-Fiber Diet Reduces Diabetes in Teens

Posted Thu, 11/10/2011 - 3:19pm by Camilla Cheung

A diet high in dietary fiber is key to reducing metabolic syndrome in teenagers, a condition that increases a person's risk for heart disease and Type-2 diabetes.

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