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Scientists Have Finally Figured Out Why Women Live Longer Than Men

Colleen O'Quinn — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:49 +0000

Women live longer than men. It’s true now, it was true hundreds of years ago, and scientists have FINALLY figured out why. The answer isn’t particularly sexy. Scientists in Japan found that men’s bodies produce fewer T-cells and B-cells than women as they get older. T-cells protect us from infections, and B-cells produce antibodies. And [...]

Three Smartphone Apps That Let You Win Stuff by Losing Weight

Colleen O'Quinn — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:12:39 +0000

I like this idea! In a recent study, researchers had people track their workouts using “social gaming,” where you earn prizes for working out. Not surprisingly, after 10 weeks, the people who played the games exercised more often, AND lost more weight. If you’re not sure what “social gaming” is, here are three examples. They’re [...]

People Who Post Photos of Food On Social Media All Have Eating Disorders?

Colleen O'Quinn — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:56:40 +0000

I love it when people post recipes…I’ve found a couple of good ones. But, I have a friend who literally posts nothing but pictures of the food that she’s about to eat. According to Dr. Valerie Taylor, an obesity expert from the University of Toronto, people who post pictures of every meal on social media [...]

The Secret to Falling Asleep Faster

Colleen O'Quinn — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:06:22 +0000

Everyone thinks I’m weird because I’ve been doing this for years. Can’t sleep without them, in fact! Every night, I put vaseline on my feet and then put on socks. I know, too much info. However, it turns out I’m actually doing something right! The experts say one way to get to sleep faster is [...]

Cinnamon Challenge – Very Dangerous [Video]

Colleen O'Quinn — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:17:57 +0000

You’ve probably seen videos of the cinnamon challenge on YouTube. If you haven’t, it’s where someone tries to swallow a spoonful of cinnamon . . . and usually starts crying, gagging, dry heaving, and swearing. Well . . . don’t do it…and don’t let your kids. A new study out of the University of Miami [...]

The Five Things That Help You Sleep Longer -And the Five Things That Cost You Sleep

Colleen O'Quinn — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:14:53 +0000

I've had problems sleeping since I started having kids. I thought I had apnea because my husband says I snore. Yes, I know that's super sexy.

Turns out I have a disproportionately large tongue (also super sexy), which causes my snoring. My early morning job and three kids keep me from falling and staying asleep!

Six Everyday Things You Might Be Doing Wrong

Colleen O'Quinn — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:18:01 +0000

If you think you’ve got this whole life thing figured out, here’s a list that might change your mind. Check out six everyday things you might be doing wrong. 1. Putting Leftovers Directly in the Fridge. You especially shouldn’t do it if it’s something big, like leftover ham that hasn’t been cut up. When you [...]

Five Bad Habits That Are Actually Good For You

Colleen O'Quinn — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:00:21 +0000

NO NO NO NO NO to #1. And NO to #3 on airplanes and other small spaces.According to medical research, your mother was WRONG about a lot of stuff. Here are five bad habits that it turns out are actually GOOD for you. 1. BITING YOUR NAILS helps expose your body to new germs [...]

Five Exercises That Might Not Be Worth Your Time

Colleen O'Quinn — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:38:51 +0000

I disagree with some of this, but want you to read through, and tell me what YOU think! Daily Health Post has a list of five exercises that they say aren’t worth doing. #1.) The Plank. This is the ab exercise where you hold your body rigid and prop yourself up on your elbows. But [...]

Study Says Healthcare Law Will Raise Claim Costs in Montana

Associated Press — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:19:05 +0000

A study by an organization of financial risk analysts estimates the new federal health care law will raise medical-claims costs in Montana by more than 20 percent. The estimates recently released by the Society of Actuaries say the national average will rise 32 percent for individual policies, but they vary widely from state to state. [...]

Could An Excess Of Sitting Be Deadly?

Cole — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:48:02 +0000

I’m not writing this because I want to scare you nor am I writing this because I think you are living life wrong. I’m writing it because I think everyone, even those who are regularly active, should know. Many studies have been published linking the amount of sitting a person does to conditions such as heart [...]

Mediterranean Diet Can Significantly Cut Heart Attacks/Strokes

Colleen O'Quinn — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:12:32 +0000

I already eat like this (with a few cheats), but I had no idea just how effective it is! The dramatic results of a groundbreaking new study show that people at high risk for heart attacks, strokes, and death from heart disease can significantly reduce their risk if they eat a Mediterranean diet that’s high [...]

5 Surprising Facts About St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:17:15 +0000

You may know St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital was founded with the specific goal of curing cancer in children, but there’s probably a whole lot more about it you don’t know. A longtime leader in the field of childhood cancer treatment, St. Jude remains dedicated to its cause and has helped thousands of kids. However, [...]

5 Frequently Asked Questions About Heart Disease

Maura Chwastyk — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:20:31 +0000

Valentine's Day may be over, but that doesn't mean you have to take down all of your heart decorations yet. February is also American Heart Month, so keep gluing glitter to pink construction paper while you educate yourself on all the ways to make sure your future is heart-disease-free.

To get you started, we've answered five big questions about heart health below.

5 Exercises That Will Improve Your Heart Health

Maura Chwastyk — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:43:02 +0000

You listen to weather updates so you know how to dress. You wash your hands so you don't get the flu. You wear your seatbelt to keep you safe in the car. You are a prevention machine. But are you working to prevent the number one cause of death for both men and women, heart disease? For American Heart Month, we're focusing on ways to avoid this preventable disease. If you want to keep your heart healthy, one of the best things you can do is weekly aerobic activity. Here are five exercises to keep your heart strong:

15 Year Old Develops New and Better Method to Detect Cancer [VIDEO]

Cole — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:37:41 +0000

Jack Andraka won the Gordon E. Moore award from Intel in May 2012 with his cancer detecting method at the young age of 15! Andraka explains he had an uncle who passed away from Pancreatic Cancer and that's when his interest in the field began. His technique he says is 168 times faster, over 26,000 times less expensive, and over 400 times more sensitive allowing detection before the disease becomes invasive. Remarkable!

Best Breast Exam Video Ever? [VIDEO]

Erin Phillips — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:39:13 +0000

The video is meant to promote regular self checkups for breast cancer. There is a shower scene, closeups, and and lots of shirtlessness! Oh and it’s an advertisement for some sort of app on your phone. Hesitant? Just watch it and see for yourself! Knowing the dangers of breast cancer and ways to detect it [...]

If You Go To Work Sick, Your Germs Cover Most Of The Office By Lunchtime

Colleen O'Quinn — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:56:55 +0000

I hate it when people come to work sick. I know that you can’t always stay home when you don’t feel 100%, but I’m talking about snot-slinging, feverish sickness! According to a new study by the University of Arizona, when you go to work sick, your germs infect everyone and everything . . . FAST. [...]

6 Myths About Heart Disease Debunked to Keep You Healthy

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:55:09 +0000

February is American Heart Month, which is a good time to take stock of your ticker to make sure you’re doing all you can to remain healthy and happy. An astonishing one in three death occurs because of heart disease and stroke – that comes out to roughly 2,220 deaths daily. If you think you [...]

Seven Medical Treatments Doctors Would Never Get

Colleen O'Quinn — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:52:48 +0000

Interesting…I don’t agree with all of these, and I don’t think most doctors would, either! We found a list of medical procedures that doctors actually think you should AVOID . . . and some of them are pretty surprising. Here are seven things doctors won’t do for themselves. #1.) Get a flu shot. There’s not [...]