How Adults Can Prevent Disease Archives

Diet Tips for Postmenopausal Women: Lessons from the Women’s Health Initiative

The Women’s Health Initiative had mixed results on what postmenopausal women should and should not eat to prevent disease and cancer. What we did learn is that sticking to a diet can be tricky.

Are Some Birth Control Pills Too Risky?

YAZ, Yasmin, Beyaz, and other drospirenone hormonal birth control pills have been found to have an increased risk of serious blood clots. However, the FDA has not taken the pills off the market or demanded a black box warning.

Are Processed Red Meats More Unhealthy than Other Red Meats? What About Other Processed Foods?

Doctors tell you to not eat too much red meat or processed foods, but research shows processed red meats, like bacon and hot dogs, are the biggest problem.

Exercise Helps Older People Stay Sharp and Remember More

Exercise has so many health benefits, but did you know that it is also a fountain of youth for our brains? Some research suggests that, just by being active, seniors can improve their ability to think, focus, plan, and recall words, as well as perform many other brain activities.

Beginner’s Guide to Developing an Exercise Routine

Exercise is one of NCHR’s seven recommended ways to maximize your health. If you want to exercise but aren’t sure where to begin, we can help! If you feel like your daily life doesn’t allow you to get fit (not enough time, no money for a gym membership, etc.), we have some “work-arounds” that may help.