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AFib in Women Has Strong Ties to Stress and Poor Sleep
Woman getting her heart checked
Not getting enough sleep is linked to various health issues – from heart disease to diabetes to obesity. It can exacerbate stress and anxiety and can even lead to mental health issues. It’s also associated with raising the risk of… See more
Study Finds Diffusing Scents While Sleeping May Boost Brain Health
Diffuser with lavender
About two out of three Americans have some level of cognitive impairment at an age 70, according to the National Institutes of Health. Cognitive decline takes a tremendous toll on the quality of life of an individual and breaks the heats of family members. It also can be quite costly with expensive… See more
Home Blood Pressure Monitors Help Lower Risk for Heart Attacks and Stroke
Man using a home blood pressure machine
High blood pressure is major cause of premature death. It’s a primary risk factor for heart disease, the leading cause of death globally and the reason for about one-third of heart-related emergency department visits. High blood pressure can be very problematic because it usually doesn’t trigger… See more
Long-Term Lyme Disease Associated with Particular Bacterial Strain
Man in wooded area with dog
Ticks are known for causing a wide range of illnesses, with the most common being Lyme disease - a bacterial illness that affects hundreds… See more
Does the Flu Knock You Out for Weeks? Boost Your T-Cells
Man on couch sick with the flu
It’s common for people to experience the flu differently. In some people, the flu triggers strong cold-like symptoms, while other people develop life-threatening issues. Influenza is a virus responsible for about 9 million illnesses, 4 million medical visits, 10,000 hospitalizations and 35,000… See more
Colder Temperatures Can Affect Your Blood Pressure
Man scraping down icy windshield
With winter less than two months away, now is a good time to prepare yourself for colder temperatures, especially if you have health conditions affected by lower temperatures.Circulation, in particular, can be impacted by winter weather. Colder air narrows blood vessels in your toes, fingers and… See more
How Your Gut Health Influences Your Overall Health
Cooking with fruits and vegetables
It makes sense that if we have an unhealthy gut, we’ll have gastrointestinal issues. But sometimes we forget that what we eat affects our entire body – not just our gut. How does the gut have so much influence over our health?  Let’s start with the gut-brain axis. This is a network of two-… See more
Can Vegetarianism Help Maintain Your Heart Health?
Vegetables arranged in a heart shape
Vegetarianism has gotten a lot of hype over the last 15 years. A lifestyle once written off as earthy crunchy, went mainstream around 2010.There are many reasons people go vegetarian, with the most popular being health. Studies suggest a vegetarian lifestyle may help: 
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Consuming Sweetened Beverages Raise Risk for Liver Disease and Cancer in Women, Study Says
Fruit Smoothies
Sugar has been vilified for decades. Refined (or processed) sugar as lacks nutrients, making high sugar foods essentially empty calories that contribute malnutrition. And high sugar consumption also has been linked to dental problems,… See more
Popular Body Fat Measurement Is Flawed
BMI Chart
It’s not news that a high percentage of body fat raises your risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some types of cancer. That’s why it’s a good idea to keep tabs on your body fat percentage.… See more

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