Health aNd Fitness Guide

Loss of a loved one can cause heartache and trigger serious health consequences. But the anniversary of a parent’s death can cause sudden death, especially in men, said a study at the American College of Cardiology. Evaluating the records of 102 sudden death cases in the 37 to 79 age group, the researchers said that → Continue reading »

Pot belly in middle age can increase risk of dementia in later years. Researchers at the Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, California, measured the sagittal abdominal diameter (the measurement around the stomach) of 6,583 adults in their 40s from 1964 to 1973. They examined the medical records of these individuals 36 years later and found that → Continue reading »

Life expectancy has been increasing in recent decades, but it is more so in the better-educated groups. People with more than 12 years of education can expect to live up to 82, whereas those with less education can only hope for 75, according to a study from Harvard Medical School. Major factors contributing to this → Continue reading »

Diabetics have the same risk of having a heart attack or stroke as someone with a history of heart attack, and twice the risk of dying from a heart attack compared to non-diabetics, said a Danish study published in the journal Circulation. → Continue reading »

Teens who skip breakfast regularly to keep themselves trim have a greater tendency to gain weight. Children who have breakfast regularly are more physically active, said a study published in the journal Pediatrics. The study found that children who skipped breakfast regularly weighed about 2.3 kg more than children who had breakfast daily. Another study, → Continue reading »