Mamta Motwani
Want to cut back glucose and insulin spikes after a high...
People with high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist and elevated cholesterol or triglycerides have metabolic syndrome. This diagnosis increases the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s part-time vegan diet lowered ‘bad’ cholesterol and shocked his...
The Terminator won’t be saying “hasta la vista, baby” to his plant-based lifestyle anytime soon.
Video game addiction, now a globally recognized illness, seeks a treatment
Arcadia Kim devoted her career to video games, until one hit her in the face. The incident happened several years ago when Kim, a former studio operating chief at Electronic Arts Inc., was trying to peel away her then 10-year-old son from a game of Minecraft. He threw the iPad at her in frustration.
We don’t talk about eating disorders among men, but they’re on...
An estimated 10 million men and boys have a diagnosed eating disorder - about a third of all reported cases, according to the National Eating Disorder Association. Yet because the condition is largely seen as a women’s health problem, men often struggle to find help.
Mayo Clinic Minute: How to maintain a healthy immune system
The body's immune system protects against bacteria, viruses, toxins and other potentially harmful elements. When your immune system is strong, you may not notice it at work, but when it's weakened, symptoms of illness can soon follow.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Know your heart health numbers
Knowing and understanding key health numbers — blood pressure, cholesterol and heart rate, along with your family history — allow you and your health care team to determine your risk for developing heart disease, stroke and peripheral artery disease. It is important to review this information every few months, or at least annually.
You’re never too old to exercise, these seniors say
When you are in your 80s or your 90s, or perhaps your 70s or 60s, you may think your exercise train has left the station and you’re perfectly happy not to be on board.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Hold the salt to help your heart
The Food and Drug Administration outlined new, voluntary guidelines to lower sodium levels in food. But those with high blood pressure or who are at risk for heart disease may want to consider simply saying no to sodium.
Leukemia cure raises hope for more patients
Bill Ludwig and Doug Olson's own immune cells cured them from cancer.
Consumer Health: 7 lifestyle strategies to prevent heart disease
February is American Heart Month, which makes this a good time to learn what you can do to keep your heart healthy.
