Wellness

Dallas — Your moods – good and bad – can have an impact on your health, according to the American Heart Association.

Increased workloads, long hours, layoffs, work-life balance – these are just some of the reasons why you might be feeling stressed at work. And you’re not alone: Results of a survey conducted by the American Psychological Association in January show that 84% of U.S. adults were experiencing at least one emotion associated with prolonged stress, including anxiousness, sadness and anger.

When people talk about exercise, running or lifting weights at the gym probably come to mind. But if you’re looking for something different or a little more fun, how about dancing?

It appears many people are hesitant to seek emergency medical care out of fear of contracting the coronavirus. Statistics show that, over a four-week period during the early days of the pandemic, the number of ER visits was 42% lower than during the same period in 2019.

Cambridge, MA — People with gum disease may be at increased risk for stroke, heart attack or other “major adverse cardiovascular events,” results of a recent study led by researchers from the Forsyth Institute and Harvard University School of Dental Medicine suggest.

Buffalo, NY — Breast cancer patients who regularly drink sugar-sweetened beverages may face an increased risk of death from any cause – including breast cancer itself, results of a recent study by researchers from the University at Buffalo show.

Boston — Turning to the internet to self-diagnose health problems, also known as using “Dr. Google,” has gotten a bad reputation in recent years. Sometimes that’s deserved, but the results of a recent study led by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital suggest the practice may have some benefits.

Philadelphia — Are you one of the millions of people in the United States who have suffered a head injury? If so, you may have an elevated risk for developing dementia later in life, according to the results of a recent study out of the University of Pennsylvania.

Raleigh, NC — Unhealthy late night snacks and dinners may adversely affect work performance the next day, a recent study led by a researcher from North Carolina State University shows.

Boston — We’re often told to eat more fruits and vegetables for good health. Now, researchers from Harvard University are taking that advice even further, saying that consuming two servings of fruits and three servings of vegetables a day may help us live longer.