Fitness and Nutrition: Interesting Stories from The New York Times

Well: Childhood Stress Is Linked to Hardening of the Arteries
The higher the childhood stress score in a study, the greater the risk for coronary artery calcification in adulthood.

Well: Let Patients Read Their Medical Records
Unlike what happens in Vegas, what’s written in your medical record often stays with you forever.

Well: Ask Well: Is Swimming in Pools Safe During Pregnancy?
Swimming is considered one of the safest forms of exercise for pregnant women.

Well: Running in Cuba
Big things are about to happen in Cuba, a place with a complex history, but I felt a bit removed from it all until I struck out in my running shoes.

Well: Six Months Pregnant and Asking, ‘Am I Depressed?’
Something changed after I acknowledged that I was struggling, that I needed help: I started to feel better.

Well: Exercise Makes Our Muscles Work Better With Age
A study of athletes in their 80s found that on a cellular level, their muscles resembled those of people decades younger.

Well: Checking on Bullying at the Doctor’s Office
After hearing my young patient’s story, I now make it a point to ask all my patients if they are being made fun of or bullied at school.

Well: Sitting Increases the Risk of Dying Early
Replacing sitting time with just standing or moderate physical activity could counteract the effect.

Well: Reinventing Yourself: Stories From Our Readers
We asked our readers to share with us their stories of reinvention. As usual, they did not disappoint.

Well: Ask Well: Can Vinegar Aid Weight Loss?
A reader asks: Does vinegar aid weight loss?

Well: A Primer on Children’s Hernias
Surgery to correct a hernia is straightforward and usually done as an outpatient procedure.

Well: The Benefits of Spicing Up a Breast-Feeding Mother’s Diet
Children who were nursed as babies may accept more foods later because they’ve experienced a variety of flavors from the start.