Health Fusion

Are you a bad sleeper? If so, you may also feel older and be more negative about aging than good sleepers. In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams shares info from a new study that …

Pretend for a few seconds that you're walking through a peaceful forest. You hear distant bird songs, smell the fresh and earthy air and feel the soft moss beneath your feet. Just a few moments can h…

During the holidays, do you let your routines slide? Maybe you eat more rich food, stay up late binge-watching shows, attend more events and travel. If you have a pet, their routine is thrown off too…

Here's another reason to get off the couch and start moving, especially if you have arthritis, cancer or heart disease. In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams checks out a study th…

Roasted turkey, turkey sandwiches and turkey tetrazzini. The Thanksgiving holiday provides plenty of opportunity for people to eat a lot of turkey in a variety of ways. Experts say all of that meat a…

Dreaming of making big bucks on an investment? Then you'd better know if you're a night owl or morning person before you drop your cash. In this episode of NewsMD, Viv Williams explores a study about…

COVID-19 continues to cause problems, and many wonder if it's safe to gather with friends and family during the holidays. This episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion" features a Q and A between Viv Willi…

Do you have any little rituals or routines you do before performing a task? Many athletes do. And research shows these routines may work. In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams exp…

Mindfulness. What does that mean, exactly? In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams looks at a new study that shows most people understand the concept of mindfulness, but they don't …

Smoking and high blood pressure can go hand-in-hand. Even if you're on medication to lower it. In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams explores a new study about how smoking may mak…

Blueberry bushes need a little TLC before the snow flies, especially in colder climates. In this episode of "Health Fusion" for NewsMD, Viv Williams uses her master gardening skills to put her bluebe…

Stress seems to have reached new heights in our society and everybody experiences it. But if you don't reign it in, on-going stress can sap your energy, ruin quality of life and erode your health. In…

Can a disease like arthritis have a memory? It sure seems like it when flare-ups keep happening in the same joint. In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams shares info from a study t…

Here's another reason to visit your grandparents or the elderly neighbor down the street. Social isolation may increase their risk of disease and death. In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," V…

Grab a pumpkin, a marker and think of one thing for which you're grateful. In this episode on NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams shows how to create a gratitude pumpkin to help boost happiness fr…

Men and women ride the same emotional rollercoasters. But likely for different reasons, according to a study from the University of Michigan. In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams…

Most of your dreams happen in REM sleep. You're body is still, and you mind is active. But if you have REM behavior disorder (RBD), you act out your dreams, which can be violent and vivid. In this ep…

Do you ever get numbness, tingling and pain in your feet for no reason? You might have small fiber neuropathy. In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams has details of a new study tha…

Pomegranates are popular in fall and winter because they add great color to meals. Plus, they're packed with potential health benefits. Check out this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion with Viv Will…

COVID-19 has been tough on just about everybody. Veterinarians and vet techs are really feeling stressed. Even before the pandemic they had a high burnout and suicide rate. But the COVID situation ha…