
One of the most potent ways to improve health: The social support patients already have
Leveraging existing relationships with friends and family may be a more effective way to improve patients' health and encourage new healthy habits and behaviors than increasing interactions with physicians or other clinicians. In a new perspective published by the New...

Good news: Frequent sauna bathing may protect men against dementia
Frequent sauna bathing may protect men against dementia, Finnish study suggests. Frequent sauna bathing can reduce the risk of dementia, according to a recent study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland. In a 20-year follow-up, men taking a sauna 4-7 times...

9 ways to never have a stroke: These simple steps can lower your risk
By Teresa Dumain, first published here Women are at greater risk for stroke than men, but these simple steps can lower your risk. Midlife women are twice as likely as men to have strokes, an alarming fact in and of itself. But what's even more alarming is that if you...

How patients manage their health care online
By Susan Young | Posted: December 27, 2016 on Healthcare Communication News People are using technology to enhance their overall health. Effective digital communicators have a deep understanding of where their prospects are spending time, and how best to reach them....

Daily handful of nuts slashes the risk of disease and death
Written by Ana Sandoiu First published here With their rich content of fiber, low saturated fats, and high levels of antioxidants, nuts are one of the healthiest and most nutritious snacks out there. New research shows that the health benefits of nuts may be even more...