If you’re exercising outdoors this winter, take special precautions, a sports medicine expert advises. With winter’s chill upon us, it’s become increasingly important to check the weather conditions — including the forecast and wind chill — before starting out. Then, adjust your clothes accordingly, suggested Dr. Theodore Shybut, an assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at… read on >
Even though successful dieters work harder than non-dieters at maintaining their weight over the holidays, they often face more weight gain than thinner people. And gaining weight often goes on for another month … into the new year, according to the National Weight Control Registry. But you can stop the scale from creeping further up… read on >
Getting into shape or losing a few pounds is a worthy New Year’s resolution, but one that comes with a warning: Take it slow. Jumping whole-hog into an exercise regime is a good way to get yourself hurt if you haven’t worked out for a while, experts say. “People get into trouble when they want… read on >
Everybody needs the right amount of exercise, but it may be difficult for you and family members to fit physical activity into a busy schedule. The U.S. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute suggests: Identify common free time that you could use for family activity. Schedule exercise after dinner with family, or on weekends. Stay… read on >
Early encounters between parents and a newborn help the infant feel more secure. The time it takes to bond varies from a few hours to a few weeks. The U.S. National Library of Medicine suggests how to promote bonding between you and baby: If you chose to breast-feed, your baby will identify with your smell… read on >
If resolutions are on your New Year’s to-do list, consider adopting a more positive opinion about your body, an expert suggests. “Consider what is really going to make you happier and healthier in 2018: losing 10 pounds or losing harmful attitudes about your body,” said Pamela Keel, a professor and body image researcher at Florida… read on >
Did you resolve to eat better in 2018? Exercise more? Lose weight? If so, here’s how to turn those resolutions into successes. For starters, “make an effort to make small, manageable changes that work towards everyone being healthier,” Amy Rosenfeld, a registered dietitian with Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco, N.Y., said in a hospital… read on >
Preparing for a doctor’s appointment doesn’t have to be an undue burden. The U.S. National Institute on Aging suggests how to make the most of your time at the doctor’s office: Do not lie to your doctor when he or she asks about your diet, exercise plan or alcohol use. Come up with a few… read on >
Your home is chock full of things that could harm your pet. The U.S. Food and Drug Association urges pet owners to avoid exposing Fluffy or Fido to: Unprotected treats — If pets eat too many treats at once, they may become difficult to digest. Moreover, unchewed treats can get stuck in the windpipe, stomach… read on >
Excess drinking on New Year’s Eve can lead to a painful morning after, with no sure-fire cure available. But helpful strategies for treating a hangover do exist. Hangover symptoms — headache, nausea and dizziness — occur when the body withdraws from alcohol and a chemical called acetaldehyde is produced, Dr. Robert Glatter, an emergency physician… read on >
