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Emotions take toll on heart

Aug 14, 2024 | wafb.com | Milvionne Chery |Chuck Bennethum

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - More than 800 thousand people have a heart attack every year. For 200 thousand of these people, it will be their second heart attack. Poor diet, obesity, and lack of physical activity are leading contributors to a heart attack, but your emotions can also take a toll on your heart. "The effect of social isolation and loneliness on our health is as powerful as things like smoking, high blood pressure, obesity," said Dr. Richard S. Schwartz, a psychiatrist.
Busting food myths

Jul 22, 2024 | wafb.com | Milvionne Chery |Roque Correa

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - Are cage-free eggs more nutritious? Can coffee be considered a meal? Ivanhoe explains why certain beliefs when it comes to food can be very damaging for your health. Starting your day right can have a big impact on the rest of your day, but one myth people should stop believing is that coffee is a meal. "So biggest mistake people make is having foods that have absolutely no nutritional value," said Kristen Kirkpatrick, MS RDN, a registered dietitian.
Walking vs. running: Which is better?

Apr 17, 2024 | wafb.com | Milvionne Chery |Roque Correa

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - Whether you're counting your daily steps or racing around the track, exercise has its benefits. But research suggests that one way of exercising can provide more efficient benefits. Daily exercise is good for the body, but does it matter how you move? "So, you want to do something that's going to keep your body moving so you don't have a chance to get stiff," said Liz Yerly, a physical therapist at Impact Physical Therapy/Chicago Recovery Room.
Unveiling effects of blue light exposure

Feb 7, 2024 | wafb.com | Milvionne Chery |Roque Correa

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - Did you know that the average U.S. adult will spend the equivalent of 44 years of their life staring at screens? While blue light is essential for regulating our circadian rhythm, its overexposure can lead to a multitude of issues, including eye strain and cognitive dysfunctions. An ophthalmologist warns of the hazards.
Fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue?

Oct 4, 2023 | wafb.com | Milvionne Chery |Roque Correa

ORLANDO, Fla (Ivanhoe Newswire) - Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are two mysterious and debilitating conditions, and they're often confused with each other. Find out how you can tell the disorders apart by their two symptoms. Tiredness, pain, trouble concentrating, and sleeping difficulties are symptoms of both chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. While signs may overlap, the signature symptom of fibromyalgia is pain.
Finding a therapist

Sep 4, 2023 | wafb.com | Milvionne Chery |Roque Correa

ORLANDO, Fla. (IVANHOE NEWSWIRE) - Finding the right therapist can be difficult, but experts do have a few tips to help with your search. The best place to start is with your insurance. Your insurance company can give you a list of therapists that would either be covered or partially covered. "The other best list is often Psychology Today, which is sort of like a Facebook of therapists," said Dr. Jessi Gold, a psychiatrist at the Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine.
New guidelines on sunscreen for darker skin

Aug 22, 2023 | wafb.com | Milvionne Chery |Roque Correa

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - One in five people in the U.S. will develop skin cancer by the time they are 70 years old, making it the most common type of cancer. Even though statistics show fair-skinned people are more likely to develop skin cancer, darker-skinned people are more likely to die from it. "Excess sun exposure can lead to skin cancers of which melanoma is one," said Dr. Andrew Pecora, an oncologist at Hackensack University Medical Center.
Foods to Boost Bone and Joint Health

Aug 16, 2023 | wafb.com | Milvionne Chery |Roque Correa

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - According to the CDC, more than 58 million people in the United States have arthritis, and it's the leading cause of work disability. But what if there is a way to prevent your bones and joints from deteriorating? You may not need to spend money on expensive supplements, as you may be able to strengthen your bones and joints with what's already in your kitchen.
Birth control and breast cancer link

Jul 18, 2023 | wafb.com | Milvionne Chery |Roque Correa

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - According to the CDC, around 65 percent of women ages 15 to 49 are currently using some form of birth control. Besides preventing pregnancy, birth control can regulate menstrual cycles and help manage endometriosis. But, it has also been linked to a disease that affects one in eight women. Age, family history, and having dense breasts can all increase your risk for breast cancer.
Eat to live longer

Jun 26, 2023 | wafb.com | Milvionne Chery |Roque Correa

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - According to the CDC, the average life expectancy in the US has dropped for a second year in a row from 77 years to 76. While COVID was a main factor for the drop in life expectancy, chronic health issues like heart disease also played a part. Now new research shows you may be able to reduce your risk for early death by as much as 20 percent. Heart disease, cancer, dementia. These are all leading causes of death in the US.