What’s new in early breast cancer treatment?
Studies of breast cancer survivors have provided information that may lead to changes in the practice of lymph node removal and the use of radiation.
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Salt and your health, Part I: The sodium connection
Data from studies shows that cutting sodium intake will lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease.
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Cognitive enhancement therapy for schizophrenia
Cognitive enhancement therapy, an approach that combines cognitive techniques with skills training, may help people with schizophrenia gain more control over their thinking and social skills.
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In Brief: Advice about living with bipolar disorder
Researchers interviewed people with bipolar disorder to learn what strategies they used to manage their symptoms and avoid relapse.
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The Quirky Brain: Why eating slowly helps make people feel full
The feeling of fullness is a result of the complex interaction between the digestive tract and the brain via hormones and neurotransmitters.
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Heart Beat: Treat yourself to better blood pressure
Daily self-monitoring of blood pressure readings can help keep pressure from drifting upward.
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In Brief
Brief reports on anxiety disorders and increased risk of heart disease, the decline in trans fat use in fast food, and the health benefits of bicycling.
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Beating high blood pressure with food
A healthy diet that includes poultry, fish, whole grains, vegetables and fruits, nuts, legumes, low-fat dairy products, and unsaturated fats can help control high blood pressure.
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New heart rate estimate for women
A revised formula for calculating peak heart rate in women can help those who may want to determine a target heart rate as a guideline for exercise.
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Ask the doctor: Are raw oats better than cooked oats?
My family has squabbled about oats for some time. Some members say that to get the biggest health benefit from oats you need to eat them raw, moistened with water. Others say they should be cooked. Does cooking take something beneficial out of oats?
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