Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Snowstorms may lead to blizzard of heart troubles

A new study looks at the impact of snow on hospital admissions

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/snowstorms-may-lead-to-blizzard-of-heart-troubles/

Mayo Clinic Minute: The many benefits of petroleum jelly



From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubpsosv7mHM

JADA commentary addresses antibiotic use for dental patients with joint implants

Only in very few situations are prophylactic antibiotics recommended to prevent joint infection for patients with prosthetic joint implants prior to dental procedures, according to commentary published in the February 2017 issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/january/jada-commentary-addresses-antibiotic-use-for-dental-patients-with-joint-implants

ADA member’s generous tip goes viral

ADA member Dr. Jason White learned how it feels to be a viral sensation last week when news broke that he left a $450 tip for a waitress he met during his trip to Washington for the inauguration.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/january/ada-members-generous-tip-goes-viral

Bilingual People May Have Edge Against Alzheimer's

Study found they did better on memory tests that patients who only spoke one language



From: http://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/news/20170130/bilingual-people-may-have-an-edge-against-alzheimers?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Insulin Makers Conspired to Raise Prices: Lawsuit

Insulin Makers Conspired to Raise Prices: Lawsuit



From: http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20170130/insulin-price-lawsuit?src=RSS_PUBLIC

How meal times impact your heart health

When you eat might be as important as what you eat. A new review from the American Heart Association finds eating at certain times of the day can help lower the risk of heart attacks, strokes and diabetes. Cardiologist Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the findings.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/how-meal-times-impact-your-heart-health/

Microloans and Microgreens: USDA Program Helps D.C. City Farm



From: USDA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-W39RaMkeek

Bone and joint problems associated with diabetes



From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetes/in-depth/diabetes/art-20049314

Germs: Understand and protect against bacteria, viruses and infection



From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/infectious-diseases/in-depth/germs/art-20045289

Healthy breakfast: Quick, flexible options



From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/food-and-nutrition/art-20048294

Chronic pain can interfere with sexuality



From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/chronic-pain/art-20044369

Stretching: Focus on flexibility

Stretching may benefit your exercise routine. Here's how to do it safely.



From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/stretching/art-20047931

Monday, January 30, 2017

Eating breakfast may boost heart health

The American Heart Association says people who eat more of their calories earlier in the day have a lower risk of heart disease. Brook Silva-Braga reports.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/eating-breakfast-may-boost-heart-health/

For heart health, it's not just what you eat, but when

Eating more of your calories earlier in the day may help keep the heart healthy, according to the American Heart Association

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/breakfast-heart-health-diet-when-you-eat-matters/