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According to a new report from a Northwestern Medicine study, light exposure during nighttime sleep may harm heart health. Even moderate ambient lighting during nighttime sleep has affected cardiovascular function and increased insulin resistance the following morning. It is known that light exposure during the daytime increases heart rate through the activation of the sympathetic ...click here to read more

Do you think about heart health while you’re brushing your teeth (or not)? While new research suggests you should. A study is drawing links between oral hygiene and heart health. The recent work found that oral bacterial populations may play a role in high blood pressure risk. After following 1,200 women for a decade, researchers ...click here to read more

Mental health struggles in winter are discussed regularly. The darkness, cold temperatures, and snow can all contribute to isolation and depression. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) commonly affects people in the winter. But the summer doesn’t always lend itself to mental health either. Particularly for those who suffer from depression, anxiety, mood disorders, or addiction issues. ...click here to read more

You may be well aware that activity can build a healthy heart and reduce the risk for heart disease. But you might not know that you don’t have to run a marathon or sweat buckets giving it your all on a Peloton bike. Everyday household activities like gardening, cooking, and dishwashing all count in helping ...click here to read more

Helping people feels good. There is plenty of research to suggest that acts of kindness like donating money, volunteering, and mentoring can boost emotional health. But it may also help improve physical health. Being kind can take all kinds of forms. It could be as simple as holding a door for somebody, helping them load ...click here to read more

A new nationwide study has found that hospitals report more patients needing mental health services during periods of extreme heat during emergency department visits. During summer days with higher-than-normal temperatures, visits for mental health-related conditions rise, including anxiety and stress disorders, substance use, and mood disorders. The Boston University School of Public Health study obtained ...click here to read more

New research has found that senior women who perform routine activities including housework, gardening, cooking, and self-care activities such as showering can significantly benefit cardiovascular health. This new information shows how running or brisk walking is not the only way to reduce the risk of heart disease. As part of the Women’s Health Initiative Objective ...click here to read more

COVID-19 has impacted people in many ways, including their mental health. It is widely known that the virus can take a heavy toll on the body, but new research shows that patients are also 60% more likely to suffer mental and emotional problems in the year following their infection. Problems being reported by COVID patients ...click here to read more

Mental health can affect how we think, feel, and cope with life. It can also help determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. So, maintaining mental health is crucial to stabilizing constructive behaviors, emotions, and thoughts. A new study is helping to outline a new way to help foster mental health ...click here to read more

A healthier prostate: you know you want it. Even if you don’t know exactly where it is or what it does, you’re absolutely positive you don’t want to experience the legend around it. You know, the getting up multiple times per night to go to the bathroom. The pressure in your stomach. The uncontrollable urge ...click here to read more

For many, music is a constant. You were likely enjoying as a young child, through your teenage years, and then into adulthood. It can trigger fond memories, provide enjoyment and excitement, stimulate connection, and induce exercise and stress relief. Music can be truly magical stuff. And it has health value, too. There is plenty of ...click here to read more

Vitamin D gets a lot of praise, and it may help with a number of conditions. Now new research is suggesting it could help protect the immune system as well. The study, published in BMJ, suggests that vitamin D may help reduce the risk of immune system issues that currently put people at risk. Past ...click here to read more

A new study published in Spinal Cord has found that adults living with chronic pain due to spinal cord injury have an increased risk of developing mental health problems compared to people without the injury. These psychological issues include conditions such as depression and anxiety. The study by a Michigan Medicine team of researchers analyzed ...click here to read more

Navigating a healthy diet can seem like a challenge. Keeping track of calories, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals can get a little confusing and overwhelming. Unfortunately, fiber often gets lost in the mix. And it’s really too bad because fiber can be like medicine. It’s something that countless doctors and nutritional experts suggest everyone ...click here to read more