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Women transitioning through menopause are at higher risk for heart disease, according to the Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN). This research adds to the growing evidence that menopause is a critical time for changes in cardiovascular health. The study helps to underscore the importance of women and their doctors focusing on heart health during ...click here to read more

Whether it comes from arthritis or another source, joint pain in the hands can be excruciating. The pain itself can be debilitating, while the condition can lead to weakness that makes it hard to perform necessary tasks like opening a jar. When joint pain affects the hands, it leads to pain and stiffness. Part of ...click here to read more

If you’re used to spending the night alongside your lover but they can’t be there, getting a good night’s sleep can be tough. But a new study is showing a simple sniff of your special someone’s shirt can send you into slumber. In fact, your lover’s scent just might work as well as melatonin, the ...click here to read more

Older women who sit for long periods of time should be concerned about a higher risk of heart disease, according to new research. A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has shown a direct link between longer sitting times and heart disease among overweight and obese postmenopausal women. The study ...click here to read more

Broccoli might not have the appearance of other superfoods. It certainly lacks exclusivity and exotic features of goji and acai berries. But new research is showing it plays a key role in the fight to protect your liver. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD, is a growing health problem across the world. As the prevalence ...click here to read more

Ugh. Not another workout, am I right? The last thing you want to do is walk around the block right now. You’ve got no energy anyways. What’s the point? That’s a common opinion and contributor to why so many people pass on their workouts. Why get outside for some exercise when you’re tired anyway and ...click here to read more

For patients with peripheral artery disease, walking can be a difficult task, but new evidence shows how something as simple as cocoa may be able to help. According to the results of a small, preliminary phase II research trial published in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation Research, cocoa could help with symptoms associated with peripheral ...click here to read more

Sometimes you do your best to prevent a major medical condition but it’s not enough. For example, if you’ve had shingles, your risk for a stroke goes up. If you had the chickenpox as a child, you’ve got a significant risk for shingles. But so does everybody. Almost every American carries a dormant version of ...click here to read more

A popular drug used to treat diabetes has now shown an association with an increased risk of heart problems, especially heart failure. Research published in The BMJ shows how the drug rosiglitazone could have possible side effects that may be worse than the disease it is intended for. The research conducted by the Yale School ...click here to read more

When a heart attack hits most people, expect two things to happen: they get a sudden pain in their chest or back and the intense pain travels down their arm. But before such a devastating effect happens, there may be warning signs long in advance. A heart attack may be the apex of congestive heart ...click here to read more

Man, was I amazed when I saw my aunt in the closet the other day. It’s not that she was in there, or even that she was on the floor, but rather how she was positioned. She was not hiding, nor did she fall, which is a concern for most 69-year-olds. Rather, it was that ...click here to read more

Walking around town the other night, I was hit with a sudden urge to urinate. My friend and I searched out a restaurant and I headed down the hall towards the restroom. A moment later, my friend pushed me aside, ran in, and locked the door. He emerged a few minutes later saying he had ...click here to read more

Many women in postmenopause report a high incidence of lower back pain, and according to a new study, a vitamin D deficiency may be to blame. According to the research published in the journal of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS), women who have low vitamin D levels could be experiencing a greater likelihood of ...click here to read more

You don’t often hear men complain about too much testosterone. In fact, most would wouldn’t mind a little more. But the story is quite different for women. Whereas higher levels of testosterone are typically associated with health benefits in men, high testosterone could pose a series of health risks for women, including type-2 diabetes. And ...click here to read more