Lymphedema Treatment: STDs Hit New High

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STD Rates Hit New High

NPR—Funding cuts for state and local STD care and prevention programs are largely to blame for the significant uptick in sexually transmitted infections, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Throughout the country, more than half of these programs have lost funding and in 2012, 20 health departments reportedly had to close their STD clinics.

Regular Exercise Reduces Memory Loss

MNT—

Underlying health problems, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity, can increase the risk for dementia, as can lifestyle choices like smoking and an unhealthy diet. A new study shows that regular exercise can help reduce symptoms of vascular cognitive impairment.

Exercise at This Time of Day May Be Better

ScienceDaily—Researchers at Northwestern University have discovered that the human body may respond better to exercise during the day than at night. According to researchers, all cells in the body-including muscle cells-contain a 24-hour internal clock, or "circadian rhythm," that helps regulate their activity.

Zinc for Colds: The Latest Research

Berkeley Wellness—

If you feel a cold coming on, zinc lozenges may help. The key is to begin as soon as possible—as soon as symptoms begin.

For Joint Pain, More Try Alternative Therapies

Health After 50—More than 40 percent of adults with chronic joint pain are turning to complementary medicine for relief, according to a report released this month by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).