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For years, experts have focused on diet as being a factor we can control to reduce our risk of cancer, particularly colorectal cancer. In fact, you’ve probably seen many warnings that eating lots of red meat, dairy and processed foods can raise your colorectal cancer risk. But while some studies have indicated this may be true, they haven’t produced a definitive connection between consumption of red meat and elevated risk…
Many people think having a stroke is simply for older people, but that’s not true. Stroke can occur unexpectedly and at any age. In fact, stroke is on the rise among younger adults, and knowing the signs of a stroke can be lifesaving. But, unfortunately, many that fall within this growing at-risk group are not familiar with common stroke symptoms. Researchers recently surveyed 9,844 younger adults under the age of…
This seems like a really weird time to be talking about showering less. I mean, during the pandemic, we’re all focused on staying as clean and germ-free as possible. And a hot shower is such a great way to wash away all the stresses of the day… and there are many these days. But even now, doctors are talking about the downside of showering every day. They’re saying that you’d…
As you get older, few diagnoses can cause more dread and stress than Alzheimer’s disease — both for the person diagnosed and their loved ones. With no cure and no treatment that can stop the progression of the disease, an Alzheimer’s diagnosis can feel like a sword hanging over the person’s head, slowly descending and cutting off their memory bit by bit. However, researchers are investigating several treatments that more…
Just exercising is one of the best things you can do for your health. It can help keep your weight in check, lower your blood sugar, boost your heart health, and reduce your risk of heart disease. And according to the American Cancer Society, getting regular physical activity could even be the key to preventing cancer. But what if I told you that while working out at all is good,…
We’ve all heard that olive oil is one of the healthiest choices we can make in our diet. After all, as William Kormos, M.D., editor-in-chief of Harvard Men’s Health Watch points out, “Olive oil, regardless of type, is high in monounsaturated fatty acids, containing about 75% by volume. When substituted for saturated fat, monounsaturated fats help lower your ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol. The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of olive oil add…
Cortisol, which is made in the adrenal glands, is commonly known as the stress hormone. It’s crucial for helping your body deal with stressful situations. This steroid hormone is utilized by most of the cells in our bodies for a variety of functions, including: Regulation of blood sugar levels Regulating metabolism Coordinates sleep cycles Reducing inflammation Assisting with memory formulation Controls blood pressure in women Responds to infections and stress…
As the pandemic lingers on and the economy continues to struggle, it’s taking a toll on our mental health. A Kaiser Family Foundation survey taken in August found that one in four adults ages 65 and older reported anxiety or depression. This is significantly more than the one in 10 older adults with Medicare who reported depression or anxiety in 2018. And the rate was even higher in younger adults,…
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, attacks the body in a number of ways. One of the most insidious is the way it causes blood clots in the arteries, veins and microscopic blood vessels. This can set off a stroke or heart attack, and in the case of COVID-19, microscopic clots could reduce blood flow to the lungs, restricting the exchange of oxygen. It hasn’t been clear exactly why the…
Fatty liver may be one of the most rampant diseases of our time. Why? Because, as its name implies, the incidence of fatty liver is directly correlated to the incidence of obesity, which has skyrocketed in the U.S. over the past decades. And the disease can lead to severe scarring of the liver, called cirrhosis, and to liver cancer. What makes the disease even more frightening is the fact that…