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Maintaining blood sugar levels may be beneficial in the fight against COVID-19. A report published in the Journal of Medical Virology outlines how control of blood glucose of those infected with COVID-19 may help control the severity of the disease. As more research is released about COVID-19, the connection between blood sugar levels and the ...click here to read more

Stress is often considered a negative. It makes most people uncomfortable and impedes sleep while boosting inflammation, blood pressure, and the risk of a heart attack or stroke. It can also make you engage in unhealthy behavior like binge eating and drinking. It may feel like you have no control over your stress response. After ...click here to read more

One of the best ways to get ready for good sleep is to relax before bed. Bringing down blood pressure can help you calm down and prepare your body and mind to sleep. A good night’s sleep is one of the main pillars of health, along with diet and exercise. Your body and mind need ...click here to read more

Research shows one of the best ways to help boost immunity is through exercise. However, with most of the world being in isolation, many people are without access to a gym or are finding it difficult to get the level of fitness they are normally used to. According to researchers at the University of Bath, ...click here to read more

In patients diagnosed with COVID-19, those who also have diabetes appear to have more severe symptoms, rapid progression, and a worse prognosis. According to a study published in Diabetes Metabolism Research and Reviews, researchers found biomarkers to suggest patients with diabetes showed a rapid progression of COVID-19 compared to patients without diabetes. The study was ...click here to read more

Did you need another excuse to drink red wine? Probably not. But I’ll give you one, anyways. You may have heard or read somewhere that red wine might actually be healthy. There are a number of studies saying that it can help with circulation, vein health, and heart health in older adults. These benefits are ...click here to read more

So, you want to start exercising but have no idea where to start. For one thing, you’re essentially confined to your property. You also aren’t necessarily interested in sweating, huffing, and puffing. You might not even be able to move very well. That scenario can look a little bleak at first glance. Really, what are ...click here to read more

Patients who have heart disease may face a different treatment approach if they have also been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D). According to a new American Heart Association Scientific Statement published in the journal Circulation, there has been a change to the latest advances in treatments for patients who have both coronary artery disease ...click here to read more

You can get plenty of information from the labels on your favorite foods. You can find out the calories, protein, fat, sugar, fiber, and sodium. But really, how much is it telling you about your overall health? Are your favorite healthy foods that good for you? That’s the question that a group of researchers tried ...click here to read more

A recent incident published in JACC: Case Reports has raised a question of whether bloating can be mistaken for a heart attack. The report outlined the situation showing how a patient in the hospital for metastatic Hodgkin’s lymphoma with significant abdominal distention displayed sudden onset of ST-segment elevations, which is often an indicator of a ...click here to read more

Health experts have been urging people to eat less salt for decades. Sodium, a compound in salt, is associated with high blood pressure and increased risk for heart disease. But how are you supposed to do it? Sodium is nearly everything, and even a healthy diet will still feature at least some. Getting less than ...click here to read more

So, I’m sure by now you’ve been to the grocery store only to find the frozen fruit and vegetable section completely ravaged. And if you’ve been lucky enough to get there during a restock, congratulations! But for the many who miss the boat, you might be inclined to purchase fresh produce. Unfortunately, however, many popular ...click here to read more

Have you ever thought that you are “too old” to do something? It’s something I hear far too often. “What can I do? I’m 50 for crying out loud!” But the truth is that even in middle age, you can make substantial changes to your future health prospects. A study published in early April in ...click here to read more

What you eat everyday can influence how you remember and your risk for dementia. But you have to be patient. For example, if you eat a ton of veggies, fish, whole fruits, and whole grains, you might not function exceptionally different than someone that eats an unhealthier diet. It’s not like every time you eat ...click here to read more