Infographic Shows Impact of Soda on Your Diet and Health

Going from one soda a day

Surely, you've been told many times that soda and other sugary drinks wreak havoc on your waistline. But have you really thought about the facts and figures? This infographic from insurancequotes.org breaks down exactly what you're putting into ... Read More...

How to Reduce Carcinogens When Barbecuing

Grill safely! (treehugger.com)

Memorial Day is just around the corner, ushering in the season of the ubiquitous summer barbecue. However, research has shown that grilling food can cause a buildup of carcinogens, increasing your chances of developing cancer. The smoke produced ... Read More...

Tax Time Stress Relieving Tips

As if you needed a reminder (shutterstock.com)

As we near the April 15th deadline for filing our tax returns, those of us who have completed this civic duty may be breathing a sigh of relief (depending on how much we owe), while those of us who are still scrambling to complete the necessary forms ... Read More...

Dr. Eric Topol and Team Discover Way to Test Blood for Impending Heart Attack

Dr. Eric Topol (scripps.org)

A study conducted by Dr. Eric Topol and his team from Scripps Health has identified a way to better detect the presence of certain cells in a patient's blood stream that doctors have known for years are indicators of an impending heart attack. The ... Read More...

Go Ahead, Indulge: Some Chocolate Can be Good for You!

Dark chocolate can be healthy (alzcareblog.com)

Although it's American Chocolate Week, we here at Vitals believe in celebrating responsibly. So instead of cramming handfuls of Milk Duds in your mouths, we suggest having a piece of dark chocolate instead and reaping the health benefits! We all ... Read More...

Dr Vivienne Halpern says April Fools Day Benefits Your Health, No Joke

(blogspot.com)

We're not kidding around! And neither are doctors who encourage you to prank your heart out! “Laughter increases blood flow and improves the function of blood vessels,” Dr. Vivienne Halpern, from the Society for Vascular Surgery said in a press ... Read More...

Dr. Ilke Sipahi Explains the Low But Evident Risk of Angiotensin Receptor Blockers

Micardis - ARBs (healthcentral.com)

(AP) Some of the world's most popular blood pressure pills may slightly increase your risk of getting cancer according to new research, but doctors say it's too soon to ditch the drugs. In an analysis of five previous studies following about ... Read More...