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Getting your blood pressure checked is simply a routine we’ve come to expect during checkups to make sure our healthy hearts are effortlessly pumping blood like they’re supposed to. But if your doctor is only checking one arm, you could be at higher risk for heart attack, stroke or sudden death and not even know. I know… it’s a lot to take. Especially considering that we’ve already told you about…
Everyone knows that too much sugar is associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and premature death. And research has shown that low-calorie, artificially sweetened drinks aren’t any better. But for women, they hold another dreaded side effect: Besides sweet drinks making us sick and fat — the science shows they’re making us older faster. These drinks are one of the biggest culprits when it comes to consuming too…
Melatonin has been experiencing a renaissance, so to speak. If you thought it was just for sleep, think again. The Cleveland Clinic says it has potential as a COVID-19 treatment and research found it could help fight several cancers. Now the hormone may add another notch to its belt, this time for saving your memory. Preventing Alzheimer’s disease has become the holy grail of medicine. And it’s easy to see…
As we enter the winter months, COVID-19 infections are skyrocketing, and a lot of people are experiencing complications they’re attributing to the virus. However, much of the evidence of complications has so far been anecdotal. This has led researchers to broaden their studies to formally nail down exactly which complications can be blamed on COVID-19… Studies have shown that over the long term, COVID-19 can cause heart damage, chronic breathing…
The thyroid gland plays a significant role by controlling our metabolism and how our body uses energy. But still, some think thyroid conditions are just “hormone problems” and may not take them as seriously as they should. The hormones released by the thyroid gland affect every major organ in your body including brain development, digestive function and your mood, among others. So, it’s very important to get a proper diagnosis…
Cancer is a wily opponent. Its cells can avoid your body’s immune system, leaving them free to grow and spread unchecked. It can be difficult to detect in the early stages, when it’s easier to fight and vanquish. And it doesn’t always respond to treatment with drugs like chemotherapy. Researchers are examining different types of gene therapy to develop more effective cancer treatments. One type, CAR T-cell therapy, adds new…
During the pandemic, and during these troubled times, I’ve found that my best solace has come from helping others. I find that when I’m actively involved in another person’s needs and how I can help them, it distracts me from fear for my health, worry about the future, or any other troubling or disheartening thoughts. Perhaps you’ve found this to be true, too. Well, we can all take heart in…
Millions of U.S. adults have prediabetes and don’t know it because most are asymptomatic. In fact, prediabetes has become one of the most important health topics of preventative medicine in recent years. That’s because progression from prediabetes to type 2 diabetes isn’t inevitable. Lifestyle changes and one important vitamin may stop it in its tracks. Lifestyle changes, of course, center around diet for anyone looking to better manage their blood…
Many of us have just made another resolution to lose the extra weight around our hips, thighs and belly. And more likely than not, we’ll give it up again in defeat. Not to sound glib, but if you want to really lose the weight, just drink more water — but not for reason you think. And if you do, this year could be different! Why? Because thanks to researchers at…
By the age of 65, there’s over a 70 percent chance that you will suffer from periodontal disease. This serious infection of the gums can not only damage the soft tissue of your mouth, but it can actually erode the bone that supports your teeth and lead to tooth loss. And treatment for the condition is not pretty — ranging from planing the roots of your teeth to surgery, tissue…