Health Fusion
Health Fusion
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Health care journalist Viv Williams delivers daily health tips. Meet amazing people who’ll share their stories of illness, wellness and how they find joy.
Health Fusion:  City life vs country living  — How social connections differ between the two for older people
Who do you think stays more socially connected? Older people in rural areas or those in cities? In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams talks to a public health expert about new findings and why social connections are so important, especially as we age.
Feb 11, 2022
17 min
Health Fusion: Bite into the health benefits of chocolate
Spare yourself the guilt and take a bite out of some chocolate. But which type is best for your health? I've got some answers for you In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams talks to a dietitian about the dark vs milk chocolate debate.
Feb 10, 2022
5 min
Health Fusion: All skin tones need sun protection
No matter what your skin tone, you need sunscreen. In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams hears from a Mayo Clinic dermatologist about why everyone should slather it on.
Feb 8, 2022
2 min
Health Fusion: Getting More Sleep May Help You Lose Weight
Want to lose some weight? Get more sleep. In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams checks out a study that shows sleeping more helps you reduce calorie intake without trying.
Feb 7, 2022
2 min
Health Fusion: Vitamin D and sunny vacations
Vitamin D is essential for bone health. Sunlight prompts your body to produce it. So, do sunny vacations help boost your vitamin D levels? In this episode of "Health Fusion," Viv Williams explores the vitamin D and sun connection.
Feb 4, 2022
3 min
Health Fusion: Do smart watches and wearable devices really help you move more?
Do smart watches and other wearable activity devices make a difference in your activity level? Study results have been mixed. But a new study reveals that activity monitors do help adults move more. Get the details in this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion" with Viv Williams.
Jan 31, 2022
2 min
Health Fusion: Meet the Gratitude Junkie
Why bother with gratitude? In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams hangs out with the Gratitude Junkie, an author, speaker and entrepreneur who shares how a traumatic life event compelled him to become a conductor of gratitude.
Jan 28, 2022
12 min
Health Fusion: How a chocolate chip cookie reveals the power of negativity
Can the label "consumer complaint" on a chocolate chip cookie sway how people think it tastes? In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams explores a study that highlights the power of negativity in people's food preferences.
Jan 27, 2022
2 min
Health Fusion: Fat injections for foot pain
An injection of your own fat into the sole of your foot may help plantar fasciitis pain. In this episode of NewsMD's Health Fusion, Viv Williams checks out the details of a new study.
Jan 26, 2022
2 min
Health Fusion: Eye exams may help predict heart attack
What do your eyes have to do with heart disease? In this episode of NewMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams explains how a trip to the optometrist could help predict your risk of heart attack thanks to AI technology.
Jan 25, 2022
1 min
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