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The holiday season is here, and we know what that means… It’s a time of celebrations and social gatherings, time with friends and family, and, of course, enjoying good food and, yes, good drink. One of my favorite things about this time of year is that it’s ok to enjoy treats that I normally keep to a bare minimum the rest of the year — and to “make merry and…
Body mass index (BMI) is a popularly used measure of body fat percentage we carry. Lately, however, we’ve discovered that BMI is not the most accurate way to measure just how much of our weight can be attributed to body fat. And when body fat is associated with a deadly cancer, this really matters… What is hormone-positive breast cancer? Contrary to what you may think, there’s more than one type…
You may think of a stroke as something that comes “out of the blue,” suddenly and without warning. While it may seem that way, there are plenty of known factors that can lead to stroke. The good news is that many of those conditions usually present themselves well in advance and can be modified often by lifestyle changes or medication. Where should you start? Research from the University of Galway…
Vitamin D deficiency increases your risk of a long list of autoimmune diseases including type 1 diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis and psoriatic arthritis. It can also be a setup for a higher risk of dementia. But for one stubborn health problem, the vitamin D connection has been tricky to nail down… Previous studies have linked it to positive changes in blood pressure, but overall, the results have been…
It’s no secret that obesity is at the root of many diseases, from heart disease to cancer. But the condition it’s most closely linked to is diabetes. In fact, the two are so likely to go hand-in-hand that doctors have coined a term for it – ‘diabesity.’ According to Cleveland Clinic endocrinologist, Jay Waddadar, MD,” “Diabesity is a disease with enormous potential to cause ill effects on the body in…
With opioid addiction running rampant across the United States, doctors have been switching to different medicines to treat pain. One non-narcotic, non-opioid drug class they have hit upon as an alternative is gabapentinoids. Commonly prescribed for neuropathic pain and seizures, gabapentinoids are also prescribed for many different kinds of pain, such as back pain. These uses are part of the reason gabapentinoids are now one of the top 10 prescribed…
According to the National Institutes of Health, obesity is directly connected to the risk of sixteen other serious health conditions, including heart disease, hypertension, stroke, Type 2 diabetes and kidney disease. But for those who have already faced a cancer diagnosis, the risk becomes even more concerning. If you fall into this category, here’s what you need to know to save your life. How obesity causes cancer Experts believe that…
Don’t get me wrong, I love receiving gifts, especially when it’s clear the giver has gone to a lot of trouble to give me something that they know I would like. But honestly, nothing beats that warm glow I get when I give a gift I’ve put so much thought and effort into to a friend or family member. I love watching them open the gift and seeing their faces…
When we think of menopause and the health worries that come with it, breast cancer is often the first thing that pops into our heads. However, the truth is that heart disease kills more women each year than breast cancer by far. In fact, according to the American Heart Association, one in 39 women in the U.S. will die from breast cancer each year, while 1 in 3 dies from…
If you’re in your 50s, 60s, or beyond, you’ve probably experienced your fair share of memory glitches. And even if your doctor says it’s nothing to worry about, if you’re like me, you can’t help but wonder if it’s a sign of worse things to come. It’s hard to know what the future holds. But when it comes to knowing how to support a healthy brain — that’s easy… For…