In an effort to stay healthy, solve a chronic health issue or seek an alternative to drugs, many adults have tried complementary medicine. From acupuncture and massage to herbs and yoga, these modalities are more popular than ever. But, according to a new report, where you live may influence the type of complementary… Continue Reading
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Overall Health of Americans Needs Improvement
If you get more than 7-8 hours of sleep each night, then you’re like most U.S. adults, according to a new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). But, if you are overweight or obese and don’t exercise on a regular basis, you’re also in good company. As a division… Continue Reading
Obesity News Headlines
Summer’s now in full swing, and it seems our minds are still on our bikini bodies. Obesity and weight-loss continue to be a hot topic, so here’s a roundup of all the news you need to know! Dessert for Breakfast? Indulging your sweet tooth first thing in the morning may also help you shed… Continue Reading
Obesity: Causes & Solutions for a Weighty Issue
By 2030, 42% of Americans will be obese and 11% will be severely obese, a new study published in American Journal of Preventive Medicine forecasts. If these trends prove accurate, this will further hinder efforts to contain healthcare costs. The study was conducted in 2009-2010 and used data collected for the 1990-2008 Behavioral Risk… Continue Reading
Teen Diets Severely Lacking in Fruits and Vegetables
Every day, we’re told how important eating a variety of fruits and vegetables is for optimum wellness. We hear that they can help reduce the risks of many diseases, including certain forms of cancer, and we know that they help manage weight. But are our teenagers hearing the same messages we’re hearing? Apparently not,… Continue Reading
U.S. Pregnancy Rate Remains Low
According to a Centers for Disease Control report released earlier this month, the U.S. pregnancy rate was 103.2 pregnancies per 1,000 women ages 15-44 in 2005. The pregnancy rate was 11 percent below the 1990 peak of 115.8. The CDC compiled the report using data collected at the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)… Continue Reading
Americans Spent $34 Billion on Alternative Medicine
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in conjunction with the National Center for Health Statistics released a report today indicating that Americans spent $33.9 billion out-of-pocket on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in 2007. CAM comprises a diverse set of healing philosophies, therapies and products. This spending equates to 1.5% of total health care… Continue Reading