A University of Minnesota study found walking on a treadmill while working not only boosted employee health and wellness, but it also led to an increase in productivity. Avner Ben-Ner, a Work and Organizations professor at the Carson School of Management, conducted the study which sought to uncover the benefits of treadmills in the workplace. […]
Stethoscopes Can Carry Dangerous Bacteria
A new study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings discovered that while many doctors regularly and rigorously wash their hands and change gloves throughout the day, many forget to clean a crucial instrument in their arsenal; their stethoscope. Didier Pittet, director of the Infection Control Program at the University of Geneva Hospital and lead author of […]
Cut Carbs To Lower Alzheimer’s Risk
A new study suggests that consistent spikes in blood sugar caused by excess carbohydrates can be harmful to a person’s brain health. Along the lines of similar research, the study suggests that carbohydrate calorie-rich diets have been linked to an increased likelihood of: Brian shrinkage Dementia Alzheimer’s disease Impaired cognition Other mental disorders Dr. David Perlmutter, […]
CVS To Stop Selling Cigarettes and Tobacco Products
CVS pharmacies will stop selling cigarettes and other tobacco products by October 1 in an effort to show its customers that they are committed to fostering consumer health. “Ending the sale of cigarettes and tobacco products at CVS/pharmacy is the right thing for us to do for our customers and our company to help people […]
Vitamin D Linked To Fewer Falls in Seniors
Ample vitamin D intake is crucial for people who want to live a long and healthy life. It helps build strong bones and fight off infections, but now, scientists are associating the drug with fewer falls in senior citizens. According to research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, seniors whose daily vitamin […]
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