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12/01/2017 / By Janine Acero

Non-traditional therapy: How horses help heal veterans with PTSD

Animals have been constant companions to humans for a long time. They have helped us in many ways from guiding physically challenged persons to cuddling with us on the couch. Now, an alternative therapy for managing and easing PTSD in war veterans is being practiced, with the help of rescued and retired horses. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder […]

11/29/2017 / By Rita Winters

Lifestyle diseases are now complicating pregnancies, putting mothers and newborns at higher risk of complications

Contrary to popular belief, the responsibilities of motherhood begin before, not after, conception. A woman must be in good health prior to conceiving in order to assure her and the baby’s health. Preexisting conditions, sedentary lifestyles, and unhealthy food negatively affect babies prenatally. A Michigan Medicine study reports that pregnant women, particularly poor women and […]

12/17/2016 / By Amy Goodrich

Physical activity throughout older age linked to higher psychological well-being

Sure, you know exercise is good for you. It improves cardiovascular health, keeps your weight in check, slows down the aging process, and tones and strengthens your body. But have you ever noticed the increased feelings of happiness after working out? Researchers studying the effects of exercise have consistently found a positive link between exercise […]

07/01/2016 / By usafeaturesmedia

Nutritional supplements can actually cut hospital readmission rates: Study

(MindBodyScience.news) Eleven years of groundbreaking research and data analysis on hospitalized Medicare patients was presented at the 35th annual meeting of the Society for Medical Decision Making in Baltimore, Md, in the fall of 2013. The analysis has found positive evidence showing how nutritional supplements effectively lower hospital readmission rates. This is big news for the American […]

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