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Do you know how important sleep is for your cardiovascular health? The American Heart Association (AHA) have updated their checklist for ideal heart and brain health to include sleep as one of its eight basic heart-healthy habits. According to the AHA, getting a good night’s sleep can help reduce your risk of heart disease and ...click here to read more

A new study suggests that America has a collective drinking problem that is made worse by obesity. The new study found that deaths from alcoholic cirrhosis have more than tripled in 20 years. Alcoholic cirrhosis, which is an advanced form of alcohol-related liver disease, killed just over 6,000 Americans (3 per 100,000) in 1999. In ...click here to read more

If you like to dance, here is some great news: it may help your brain. A new suggests that Latin dance classes may be more than a great workout and social outlet: they could help your brain. The research indicates that learning the intricate steps of salsa, samba, and merengue may also improve memory. The ...click here to read more

Americans are getting less sleep than ever before, and it’s showing in our health. A recent study found that the average American gets just 6 hours and 21 minutes of sleep a night at age 40 – the least of any age group. It’s no wonder we’re struggling with obesity, diabetes, and other chronic health ...click here to read more

It’s possible by now you’ve heard the phrase “food as medicine.” It’s a theory that food can cure or prevent disease and illness, particularly prevalent on social media. But is there anything to it? Of course, there is plenty of evidence that a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, whole grains, and lean proteins, ...click here to read more

New research suggests that moving more may help to prevent a stroke. It’s no secret that exercise is good for you – it can help keep your weight down, improve your mood, and protect your heart. But you may not know that staying active doesn’t just mean hitting the gym. Moving more throughout your day, ...click here to read more

According to new research, how well you sleep might play a role in how well your memory works. This new study suggests that when we sleep, our brain processes and consolidates information from the day’s events, allowing us to strengthen our relational memory. Sleep is an essential part of our lives. It helps us focus, ...click here to read more

Here’s a good one for you: the majority of men think that they are healthier than the majority of men. This statistical impossibility is the finding of a new online survey recently conducted by the Harris Poll on behalf of Orlando Health. It seems like a tale as old as time: machismo getting in the ...click here to read more

If you’re one of the two to five percent of people affected by the frozen shoulder, you might be wondering what you can do to regain function. Ever heard of frozen shoulder? You’re not alone. The condition, also known as adhesive capsulitis, happens when inflammation and scar tissue take over the shoulder joint and leads ...click here to read more

Taking a fall when you’re younger may result in some stiffness or short-lived pain if you’re unlucky. But when you get older, those falls can pose a serious threat. Falls can be devastating for older Americans. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says about 36 million older adults report falls each year. About ...click here to read more

Having food in the fridge and cupboards may do more than help tame a hungry belly: it may make it easier to manage blood pressure. New data suggests that empty cupboards can make it tough to manage blood sugar and increase the risk for diabetes later in life. Some have trouble keeping food at home ...click here to read more

New research suggests that the three biggest lifestyle factors that boost the odds of dementia are obesity in middle age, inactivity, and the lack of a high school diploma. That’s a shift from what they were in 2011 when the most important modifiable risk factors were physical inactivity, depression, and smoking. The study also found ...click here to read more

If you’re getting ready for a hip or knee replacement – like an estimated one million Americans – you may be looking forward to returning to pain-free mobility. And hopefully, you’ll get there, but it will take a lot of work. Thankfully, you can start preparing for your recovery before you even have the procedure. ...click here to read more

Remember this little rhyme if you’re concerned about prostate health: “if you want to protect your prostate, lose weight.” New research is showing that men with growing waistlines are more likely to die from a severe prostate illness. Specifically, the risk grows by 7 percent for every 4-inch increase in belly fat. The researchers carrying ...click here to read more