Life Expectancy in the U.S. Drops for the First Time Since 1993

Life Expectancy in the U.S. Drops for the First Time Since 1993

According to research from death certificates filed in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics has released a report stating that for the first time in more than two decades, life expectancy in the United States has 

Hispanic Heritage Month: Health Spotlight

Hispanic Heritage Month: Health Spotlight

Hispanic Heritage Month, the 30-day period between September 15 and October 15, was created under President Lyndon Johnson to celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Celebrating ancestry is so 

New Study: Soy Isoflavones Beneficial for Women with PCOS

New Study: Soy Isoflavones Beneficial for Women with PCOS

What are Soy Isoflavones? Soy Isoflavones are antioxidant and phytoestrogen plant-derived components from the soybean plant. Commonly consumed through soy-based foods like soy flours and soy proteins, soy isoflavones are also found in dietary supplements. A new study conducted by Arak University of Medical Sciences 

New Study: Lactobacilli Bacteria May Help Protect Breast Tissue

New Study: Lactobacilli Bacteria May Help Protect Breast Tissue

New Study: Lactobacilli Bacteria May Help Protect Breast Tissue Recent research from Spain indicates that over 700 different bacterial species live in the milk ducts of a woman’s breasts. The bacteria living in us and on us are referred to as the microbiome; there are 

Bone Balance Index to Determine Risk of Bone Loss for Women

Bone Balance Index to Determine Risk of Bone Loss for Women

According to Jun Wang, MS, Nutritional Consultant at InVite Health’s Forest Hills and Bronx store locations, “Osteoporosis is a health condition where your bones are weak and brittle. Health risks of osteoporosis may include an increase of fractures of the hip, wrist and spine. Generally 

Are Women More Likely to Suffer from Anxiety?

Are Women More Likely to Suffer from Anxiety?

The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) reports that anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million adults ages 18 and older, about 18% of the population. The Study Published in the journal Brain and Behavior, a