Cutting global warming pollution would not only make the planet healthier, it would make people healthier too, says officials, as they releases studies calculating the health benefits of a less sickly climate.   Slashing carbon dioxide emissions could save millions of lives, mostly by reducing preventable deaths from heart and lung diseases, the studies show. [...]

But protective effect can wear off at higher levels in men, study finds By Ed EdelsonHealthDay Reporter (HealthDay News) — A Spanish study has found that long-term moderate drinking decreased the risk of heart disease by up to one-third in men and to a lesser degree in women. The type of alcohol — beer, wine [...]

Exercising them will feel good   Little else feels better than a good foot massage or stretch. The American Podiatric Medical Association offers these suggestions for keeping your feet happy and healthy: Stretch your arch, either by placing a towel around the ball of your foot and gently pulling with your hands, or by standing [...]

Comparison of plans finds differences in mood despite similar weight loss By Amanda GardnerHealthDay Reporter (HealthDay News) — Both a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet such as the popular Atkins program and a low-fat, high-carb diet appear to help people lose pounds over the course of a year. But as for mood? Only the low-fat diets will [...]

Even a slight elevation was linked to coronary artery calcification in study   (HealthDay News) — Elevated blood levels of phosphorus are associated with a higher risk of heart disease, U.S. researchers say. They studied the link between phosphorus levels and coronary artery calcification (CAC) in nearly 900 healthy adults in the Spokane Heart Study, [...]

The Almost Gourmet Quickie Veggie Wrap This is my quickie go-to lunch many days. It comes together in just a few short minutes if you have all of your veggies washed and prepped ahead of time. I like to slice my veggies while I am assembling the wrap, but you could certainly slice them in [...]

Fitness Fades Fast After 45 But healthy habits can stave off the inevitable declines, research finds By Amanda GardnerHealthDay Reporter (HealthDay News) — The declines in fitness that accompany growing old typically speed up after the age of 45, new research shows. But people can slow the inevitable by staying lean, exercising and refraining from [...]

Living With Less TV, More Sweat Boosts Weight Loss Home environment plays role in effort to drop pounds, experts say   (HealthDay News) — If you want to lose weight, exercise and diet are crucial. But a new study says other factors appear to play a role, too — including the number of TVs in [...]