For decades heart attacks were known to be a disease for older people, Grandparents used to be the demographic that was most at risk for contracting heart attacks. Not anymore. Despite the steady decline of heart attack cases in the United States overall – due in large part to advances in medication such as statins …
A good night’s sleep is not just vital for resting and repairing your body, but is crucial for brain health too. While your body’s lymphatic system carries away cellular toxins while you sleep, helping to ward off disease, it was recently discovered that your brain has its own separate system to do this, called the …
The Food and Drug Administration, or the F.D.A., is the agency in the United States of America that is in charge of regulating public health by controlling food safety. In other words: they are in charge of what vendors are allowed to stock on the shelves for consumers to purchase. They regulate and control industries …
Cancer has steadily been on the rise in the Western world for some time now. Although scientists and researchers are still unaware as to what causes the cell mutations, thereby causing cancer, there have been many studies conducted which give us insight as to what factors put us at more of a risk. Certain lifestyle …
It’s a fact that dementia is more and more common, with 50 million people worldwide experiencing varying degrees of the condition. This sounds like a scary statistic, but it’s simply due to the fact that people are living longer, rather than the disease becoming stronger. That doesn’t mean to say that if you live a …
A few years ago no one had ever heard of vaping. But as cigarette use became more and more taboo, people turned to e-cigarettes, commonly known as vapes. Touted as being healthier than cigarettes, the vaping trend has increased massively in a short space of time, with people – especially young people – choosing to …
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Being sexually active may be a good way to prevent dementia, confused thinking, and other problems associated with old age. According to data published in the “American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry,” seniors who stay sexually active have higher cognitive function than those who don’t. Keeping the Mind Sharp In the study, men and women who …
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Stop and think before you put that cookie or potato chip in your mouth, Americans need an increased awareness about their blood sugar. If blood sugar levels are too high, health complications such as damage to the nerves and organs, or hardened blood vessels can occur. Eating foods that are high in sugar are not …
You may realize the increased risk of developing cancer from smoking or extreme sun exposure, but there are other common cancer triggers you should know. Along with undergoing routine screenings for cancer, you should reduce exposure to common carcinogens in your lifestyle, workplace, or environment. Cancer is the second-leading cause of death, so recognizing factors …
As men reach middle age, their chances of suffering a heart attack and other cardiovascular disease events increase. While going to the doctor for a regular visit can help uncover any potential risks, the time and cost to do so can be prohibitive. A recent Harvard study, however, shows that one simple and free test …
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