Observations made in 2015 have helped us in speculating about what will happen in 2016. This post from Forbes has put together thirteen healthcare trends predicted for the coming year. This year, we’ve seen dramatic developments in the movement to transform healthcare. Finally, there’s progress in the fight against chronic diseases like obesity and diabetes. Many payers and ... Continue Reading
Qigong: New Hope for the Ancient Practice
The ancient Chinese practice of Qigong relies upon spiritual and physical exercise to align the body, breath and mind. This post from Core Spirit describes Qigong’s turbulent history, marked with ups and downs in popularity, and its currently shining status. Marceau Chenault, a French lecturer and researcher at the College of Physical Education and Health of East China Normal ... Continue Reading
To Live Longer Get Up and Get Moving
While many of us think we can counter the effects of sitting all day in front of our computers or TV, by working up a sweat at the gym, a new study suggests that simply standing more could be better for you. Swedish researchers have discovered that simply spending less time sitting everyday can help lengthen your telomeres, which have been linked to longevity. If you're ... Continue Reading
Strategy Proposed For Delaying Onset of Age-Related Diseases
Researchers argue that medicine focuses too much on fighting diseases individually instead of concentrating on interventions that prevent multiple chronic diseases and extend healthy lifespan. Aging experts urge more focus on disease prevention to promote a long and healthy lifespan. Strategies include a healthy diet, exercise and possibly manipulating molecular pathways that ... Continue Reading
Cabbage Prevents and Fights Chronic Diseases
The robust and abundant cabbage, which is closely related to other leafy green vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower, has a long history as both a food and medicine. The robust and abundant cabbage, which is closely related to other leafy green vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower, has a long history as both a food and medicine. For example, the Ancient Greeks would ... Continue Reading