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Age is the most significant risk factor for atrial fibrillation (AFib), a condition also known as irregular heartbeat. The risk of developing AFib spikes after age 65, and affects about 1 in 10 people over the age of 80. Still, there is a rising trend of AFib in younger people — most likely linked to rising rates of obesity, hyperthyroidism, chronic kidney disease, obstructive sleep apnea, as well as underlying…
Approximately one in four people will be diagnosed with colon cancer at some point in their lives — a statistic that places colorectal cancer as the fourth leading cause of cancer in the United States. Sadly, the incidence of the early-onset form of the disease, which occurs in people aged 50 and younger, is expected to rise by more than 140% by 2030. The good news is that death rates…
We all want to live longer, healthier lives, in which we are active and capable of caring for ourselves until the very last moment. Yet, all too many of us end up very differently from that scenario, in large part due to the heart and blood vessel diseases that run rampant in our country. Luckily, there is good news… According to research from the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, there’s…
One of my favorite games to play on a road trip is the one where you have to choose the ‘one thing’ you can’t do without if you were stranded on a desert island. From food to books and everything in between, you can learn a lot about your family, friends and even yourself by their answers. It’s why just the other day, I asked myself that same question when…
Flavonoids are plant compounds with a variety of health benefits. Many plant-based foods, as well as beverages such as tea and wine, contain flavonoids. Flavonoids help prevent diseases like diabetes and heart disease. So you may think that it’s a good idea to eat as much flavonoid-rich food as you can. Well, you wouldn’t exactly be wrong there, but …. There are several subclasses of flavonoids, and as much as…
There’s no question that smoking is bad for your heart. It constricts your blood vessels and impedes blood flow, resulting in high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. Those are concerns that cannabis smokers used to feel safe from. For decades, marijuana smoke was thought to be harmless, but research over the years has proven otherwise. Marijuana smoke contains many of the same chemicals as tobacco smoke, as well as…
Health experts are sounding a warning as rates of early-onset breast cancer in women under 50 are growing dramatically. It’s a trend, they say, that cannot be explained by genetics alone. So, what’s to blame? Could it be due to higher rates of obesity? Maybe it’s lack of exercise? Or is it something more sinister, such as the chemicals our government allows manufacturers to add to products that come into…
You may have heard the term “goiter” but might not be familiar with its appearance or the impact it has on people’s health. Sadly, many folks might soon face this concern due to a lack of a crucial mineral, iodine. That’s because goiter may be making a comeback — one no one really wants to celebrate. Let’s dive into why iodine is so essential for our health, why women are…
Every day, it seems we’re learning more about our gut’s role in the body and our health. The bacterial “soup” in your gut (more technically known as the gut microbiome) helps facilitate communication between the gut and the brain via a two-way network known as the gut-brain axis. That communication includes biochemical signaling that occurs between the gastrointestinal tract and the central nervous system, with impacts throughout the body —…
I’m not sure when I first noticed that “life hacks” were a thing. And yes, I jumped on that bandwagon. I’m always looking for a quick or straightforward way to accomplish something. But I want to know they work — like the three life hacks the Japanese attribute to exceptional longevity. Now, “life hacks” literally flood social media sites with tips on how to sleep well, lower stress or feel…