By Melissa Stafford Jones, Regional Director, US Department of Health and Human Services, Region 9 In June, we celebrate Father’s Day, Men’s Health Month, and National Safety Month. These separate observances have a common theme—we can use them as an opportunity
Results of a new survey by National Jewish Health found most adults either overlooked or weren’t aware of common asthma warning signs. Many patients were surprised to learn that they could develop asthma as an adult and many go without proper treatment, sometimes for years. What alarms
It’s almost that wonderful time of year filled with pool-side parties, days in the park and fun in the sand. As the temperature warms up, get ready for the sunshine with easy-to-follow fitness tips to help you break a sweat.
We all know the basics of eating healthy: cut the sugar, the carbs, the fats, eat more veggies, etc. But today, we’re here to tell you that the next time you’re at the grocery store, don’t be afraid to take
Having a “gut feeling” about something might just be taking on a new, more literal, meaning. New research has presented more evidence that our thoughts and feelings could be controlled by our digestive systems rather than our minds. That could
By: Michael Hudhall Special to AZLatinos.com New studies, including a new study at the USC School of Medicine show that 49% of Latinos have a gene variation that can lead to an accumulation of fat in the liver when they eat
Sit-ups are one of the most common exercises used to strengthen the core, but a physical therapist is saying what many of us have been wanting to hear for years. Stop doing them because they make no sense. Here’s why:
By Lauren Fischer for Las Fabulosas For many working toward weight-loss goals, choosing sugar-free foods and drinks would seem right. But did you know that anything labeled “diet” is loaded with artificial sweeteners, which have the potential to do more
A heart attack suffered by a woman could have different causes, symptoms and outcomes compared to those suffered by men. That’s according to a new statement by the American Heart Association, which found that while the most common heart attack
A U.S. Government panel is recommending women get a mammogram every other year starting at the age of 50. The new guidelines by the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force are creating quite the stir, as they go against recommendations made
