Hammarley on Health

10/25/2022

Zinc? Honey? Ginger? What Actually Helps When You Have a Cold or the Flu?

Oh, there’s also the flu shot!

Here’s what we know about some of the most popular remedies that show at least a little promise.

10/24/2022

Math Scores Fell in Nearly Every State, and Reading Dipped on National Exam

More impact from the pandemic…

The results, from what is known as the nation’s report card, offer the most definitive picture yet of the pandemic’s devastating impact on students.

10/23/2022

Four Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Pelvic Surgery

Four Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Pelvic Surgery

To protect your s*xual function, it’s vital to discuss your s*x life, even if that feels awkward.

10/23/2022

Sleep Is a Science, but the Phillies Went With Their Gut

Love going with your instincts…..

Despite a recommendation to stay the night in San Diego on Wednesday, Philadelphia’s road-weary players elected to get home as quickly as possible. So far, so good.

09/10/2022

People Are Weight Training Barefoot. Is There Any Upside?

I love this! Of course I used to run barefoot.

This strength training practice can fortify your feet, but experts warn that it’s not without risk.

09/01/2022

The Pandemic Erased Two Decades of Progress in Math and Reading

Everyone was afraid of this….

The results of a national test showed just how devastating the last two years have been for 9-year-old schoolchildren, especially the most vulnerable.

08/31/2022

U.S. Life Expectancy Falls Again in ‘Historic’ Setback

Ouch

The decline during the pandemic is the sharpest in nearly 100 years, hitting American Indian and Native Alaskan communities particularly hard.

08/31/2022

Will Your Dog Get Dementia? A Large New Study Offers Clues.

Hmmmmmm….

The risk of canine cognitive dysfunction, a.k.a. “doggy dementia,” is far greater in dogs who don’t get enough exercise, researchers found. Their risk factors echo some in humans, whose homes they share.

08/31/2022

This Teen Was Prescribed 10 Psychiatric Drugs. She’s Not Alone.

Frightening….

Increasingly, anxious and depressed teens are using multiple, powerful psychiatric drugs, many of them untested in adolescents or for use in tandem.

08/07/2022

Just 2 Minutes of Walking After a Meal Is Surprisingly Good for You

I like this!

A new paper suggests that it takes far less exercise than was previously thought to lower blood sugar after eating.

07/13/2022

Is Chocolate Good for You?

Please be true!!

Studies suggest that cocoa might benefit health, but it’s unclear how that may translate to a typical bar of chocolate.

06/06/2022

A Cancer Trial’s Unexpected Result: Remission in Every Patient

Small study but HUGE results!

The study was small, and experts say it needs to be replicated. But for 18 people with re**al cancer, the outcome led to “happy tears.”

06/03/2022

The Doctor Prescribed an Obesity Drug. Her Insurer Called It ‘Vanity.’

Don’t insurers know a thinner client is a healthier one, for the most part?

Many insurance companies refuse to cover new weight loss drugs that their doctors deem medically necessary.

04/21/2022

Why Is Gut Health Taking Over TikTok?

And I thought TikTok was all about dancing..,,

Despite what social media might have you believe, there is no overnight shortcut to better digestive health.

03/20/2022

10 Sneaky Signs You May Have Heart Disease — AARP The Magazine

Pay attention to these warning signals of a heart attack. You'll be surprised at some of them!

Bad breath and hip pain may mean more than you think

03/10/2022

The coronavirus invades cells in the p***s and testicles of monkeys, researchers discover.

His picture says ‘now THIS is getting serious!’

The study suggests that symptoms such as erectile dysfunction reported by some Covid patients may be caused directly by the virus.

03/08/2022

Covid May Cause Changes in the Brain, New Study Finds

More is being revealed about COVID's potency....

Brain scans before and after infection showed more loss of gray matter and tissue damage, mostly in areas related to smell, in people who had Covid than in those who did not.

01/29/2022

Be Here Now: How to Exercise Mindfully

Puts a different meaning to "Put your mind to it!"

Bringing meditation into your movement can enrich your workout and help you feel clearheaded afterward.

01/25/2022

What Nobody Tells You About Night Sweats — Prevention

What you need to know about night sweats....

You (or your doctor) may immediately think “perimenopause,” but that’s not the only possible reason you’re waking up drenched. Experts explain why night sweats happen—and how to tell whether you’re dealing with an annoying symptom of getting older or something more serious.

01/24/2022

Is It Better to Exercise in the Morning or Evening?

I've heard it both ways....

Working out at different times of the day might have unique benefits for health, an ambitious new study in mice suggests.

01/13/2022

This Simple Piece of Equipment Could Elevate Your Workout

Started jumping rope as a collegiate boxer. Fantastic exercise.

A jump rope can increase your agility and speed while giving you a great workout in half the time of a run.

01/13/2022

Melatonin Isn’t a Sleeping Pill. Here’s How to Use It.

Better than sheep counting

The “vampire hormone” can act like a dose of sunset, tricking your body into feeling like it’s time to sleep.

01/12/2022

Why Do Women Gain Belly Fat in Midlife?

A bazillion dollar question...

And is there any way to target it through diet or exercise?

01/05/2022

Is It Possible to Exercise Too Much?

The answer is probably yep.

And if so, how can I tell if I’m overdoing it?

01/04/2022

Diets Make You Feel Bad. Try Training Your Brain Instead.

Ok, here's my first (and maybe only) diet-related story for 22. It says they don't work.... but something between your ears maybe the answer.

The new Eat Well Challenge will show you how to reshape your eating habits without dieting.

01/04/2022

Stress May Be Your Heart’s Worst Enemy

We all want to lose a few pounds in '22, how about losing some stress?

Psychological stress activates the fear center in the brain, setting into motion a cascade of reactions that can lead to heart attacks and strokes.

12/31/2021

Why Is My Eyelid Twitching?

I've always wondered why.....

And how do I get it to stop?

12/30/2021

www.nytimes.c

It doesn't take a lot of time/.... keep moving!

12/17/2021

How Exercise Affects Metabolism and Weight Loss

Sometimes it just doesn't seem fair

A new analysis of data from “The Biggest Loser” highlights the complex ways the body compensates when we drop pounds.

12/17/2021

Why Do Women Sprout Chin Hairs as They Age?

I have to admit I've wondered why....

And what’s the best way to remove them?

12/08/2021

The Gene-Synthesis Revolution

We are living in miraculous times

Researchers can now design and mass-produce genetic material — a technique that helped build the mRNA vaccines. What could it give us next?

12/08/2021

The Pandemic Has Your Blood Pressure Rising? You’re Not Alone.

Check yours today

Average blood pressure readings increased as the coronavirus spread, new research suggests. The finding portends medical repercussions far beyond Covid-19.

11/26/2021

How to Save Your Knees Without Giving Up Your Workout

This could save you a lot of pain....

There’s no magic bullet to knee health, but staying active and building muscles around the joint are crucial.

11/25/2021

How Exercise Affects Your Appetite

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/24/well/move/exercise-appetite-weight.html?referringSource=articleShare

For most of us, exercise impacts our hunger and weight in unexpected and sometimes contradictory ways.

11/12/2021

Does High-Intensity Exercise Affect Our Hearts? Minds? Life Spans? Waistlines?

HIIT IS HOT!

What you need to know about high-intensity interval training, or HIIT.

11/12/2021

The Quiet Scientific Revolution That May Solve Chronic Pain

Science continuously improving our lives..

New science is rewriting the book on chronic pain — and may make treatment more accessible

11/07/2021

Want to add healthy years to your life? Here’s what new longevity research says.

you may be surprised!

Recent research into longevity points to helpful strategies regarding diet and exercise. But don’t forget the joy.

11/05/2021

Cardio Before Weight Lifting May Help Boost Muscle

Break a sweat before lifting weights!!!

Twenty minutes of cycling may prime muscles in the arms to grow more while lifting.

10/14/2021

We Beat Sleep Apnea. It Should Be Easier for You to Do It, Too. (Published 2019)

Don't ignore this if you can relate.

The consequences of ignoring the condition can be severe, but the health system puts up barriers to treatment.

10/12/2021

Aspirin Use to Prevent 1st Heart Attack or Stroke Should Be Curtailed, U.S. Panel Says

Science continues to evolve, so if you take a daily aspirin, read this.

Adults at high risk for cardiovascular disease may face serious side effects if they start a daily regimen of low-dose aspirin.