New research on living longer may show the key to slowing the aging process. One’s biological and chronological ages aren’t necessarily the same. And while there’s no stopping time, there is growing evidence that lifestyle and environmental factors can slow aging and impact biological age. One promising area of research is the connection between telomere
Is there a link between pushups and heart disease? A recent study found a possible connection between men’s ability to do pushups and cardiovascular events. While it may be a long-held status symbol for manliness, it also turns out the humble pushup really does a body good. First Health Associates shares the findings. By: First Health
Eat your daily vitamins! First Health Associates tells you how to eat your daily vitamins. We all know that our bodies need vitamins and minerals to keep it running smoothly. But can you get all the essential nutrients you need to stay healthy through the food you eat? You can certainly try! By:
First Health Associates discusses the top 5 stress-related illnesses. Chronic stress can lead to disease. What happens when the body is under ongoing stress? Stress is a fact of life. Our bodies have a built-in response to stress known as fight or flight. By: First Health Associates Our recent article, What Stress Does to the Body, addressed
A 2019 study by the American Cancer Society shows that obesity rates in youth are tied to an increase in obesity-related cancers. The study revealed that the prevalence of U.S. children and adolescents who are overweight or obese increased by more than 100 percent between 1980 and 2014. By: First Health Associates The researchers
Can’t decide which cooking oil to use? What’s the difference between cooking oils health wise? Here’s the cooking oils with the best omega-6 to omega-3 ratio. By: First Health Associates Last month, our article “Don’t Let Carb Confusion Sidetrack Your New Year’s Resolution” shared the results of a study that looked at the