A new study suggests even casual walking for an extra two minutes per hour may help prolong life. Researchers in Utah tracked thousands of patients.. and linked the additional activity to a 33-percent lower risk of death. SOURCE – American Society of Nephrology/MedDay/CBS
Sugary drinks
More reason to cut back on sugary drinks. Doctors in the UK say replacing *just one serving* with water or unsweetened tea or coffee every day can cut the risk of type 2 diabetes up to 25 percent. SOURCE- Diabetologia/MedDay/CBS
Antiseptics
The Food and Drug Administration is looking into antiseptics that health care workers use. The FDA is requesting more data on the safety of certain active ingredients. They point out that health care professionals are using antiseptic hand washes and rubs up to 100 times a day. SOURCE – FDA/MedDay/CBS
Sugary drinks
More reason to cut back on sugary drinks. Doctors in the UK say replacing *just one serving* with water or unsweetened tea or coffee every day can cut the risk of type 2 diabetes up to 25 percent. SOURCE- Diabetologia/MedDay/CBS
Antiseptics
The Food and Drug Administration is looking into antiseptics that health care workers use. The FDA is requesting more data on the safety of certain active ingredients. They point out that health care professionals are using antiseptic hand washes and rubs up to 100 times a day. SOURCE – FDA/MedDay/CBS
