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Living with back pain can feel like torture. People who deal with pain day in and day out may even feel like it’s killing them. But can it? Past studies have shown a connection between back pain and early death. The newest saw a correlation with premature death and back pain possibly involving a cardiovascular component. So to suffice, the answer is a little confusing… What does back pain have…
As we age, things happen to our bodies that are often chalked up to the natural progression of aging — like “age-related” muscle loss, also known as sarcopenia. Sarcopenia can lead to physical disability and poor quality of life. But sarcopenia is more than just getting weaker. It’s also associated with a higher risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia. That’s because when muscle loss occurs, it can also cause the brain’s…
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women. But there are a few factors that can increase or decrease that risk. We have more control over some of those factors than others. For instance, just getting older increases breast cancer risk. Being overweight takes it up a few notches. Those odds double down after 50 if you carry extra weight after menopause. When you stack a disrupted sleep…
Almonds are great for your heart. Studies show that eating almonds increases the amount of HDL cholesterol in your body. This is a good thing. HDL is the “good” cholesterol that acts like a cholesterol “garbage man,” collecting the cholesterol your body doesn’t use and bringing it back to your liver for disposal. That’s why people with heart disease are advised to eat more nuts. Yet, nuts like almonds still…
Recovering from COVID-19 is often only half the battle. Many people who have survived COVID-19 infection report symptoms that have lingered for weeks or months after they’ve recovered, a condition that’s come to be known as “long COVID.” Some of the most persistent symptoms include brain fog or memory problems, pain, fatigue, muscle weakness, impaired vision and hearing, sleep problems and anxiety or depression. Also, studies have shown COVID-19 infection…
Is it any wonder that after almost a year of lockdowns, stuck at home with trips to the grocery store being the highlight of our weeks that many of us are dreaming of packing a suitcase and getting away? Yup, in a post-COVID19 world, travel could be one of your top wishes. And whether you’re dreaming of a beach vacation, a mountain retreat or just a car trip an hour…
Many of us are already aware of the health dangers associated with aluminum. The metal that’s found in everything from cosmetics to cooking utensils and drinking water to vaccines has not only been connected to a higher risk of breast cancer, it’s also been associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer’s for nearly half a century. Now, new evidence is stacking up proving just how dangerous aluminum is for your…
If you’re having fewer than three bowel movements per week, you may be among the millions of Americans suffering from constipation. Some of the symptoms of constipation include dry, hard stools that are difficult to pass, painful bowel movements and a feeling you have not fully emptied your bowels. Occasional constipation can happen to anyone at any age and isn’t something to worry about. But when straining to have a…
If you’re one of the people who live with chronic rhinosinusitis, also known as sinusitis, i.e., continuous nasal congestion, inflammation and sinus pressure, you’ve probably experienced how it can interrupt your daily life. And it’s not even the runny nose or sinus pressure that’s the most disruptive. “Brain fog” or the inability to concentrate can make everyday tasks almost impossible for some. “They can’t be productive, thinking is difficult, sleep…
From gas and bloating to abdominal pain, heartburn and diarrhea, surveys show that 74 percent of Americans are living with digestive problems. And when you consider the old saying, “You are what you eat,” it’s easy to understand why. After all, we’re now a nation that eats an ever-increasing amount of processed foods — foods that have none of the active enzymes needed to help with digestion that you would…