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Air Pollution Linked to Higher Glaucoma Risk

Air pollution may be the reason why people living in urban areas are 50 percent more likely to have glaucoma than those in rural areas. A new UCL-led study in the UK has found that living in a more polluted area is associated with a greater likelihood of having glaucoma, a debilitating eye condition that ...click here to read more

Avoid Confusion with the Bone Health Combo

Bone health is a major concern for an aging population. About 54 million people have low bone mass in the United States, putting them at risk for a potential fracture. Many believe they can avoid this fate by getting enough calcium. They are wrong. Of course, calcium is required for strong healthy bones. Your bones ...click here to read more

Gains, Brains, And Belly Fat

A recent study has found that more muscle and less belly fat might be the key to preserving intelligence and brain health in advanced age. The study found that people with more belly fat and less muscle mass had less “fluid intelligence” as they aged, and is likely the result of immune system changes initiated ...click here to read more

Something to Keep an Eye on This Winter

The winter can be a doozy for a number of reasons. One that you might not think about is hydration. After all, what do you need water for? It’s cold out, so you’re not sweating and you’re spending most of your time indoors. But winter provides a unique set of challenges that make adequate water ...click here to read more

Walk Away from Back Pain

There’s been a slight pain ruminating in the center of my upper back for a few days. But when I woke up this morning, it hit like a baseball bat. Slowly, I went through the motions in my head. Did I lift something? Nope. Were my shoes worn down? Not yet. Have I been sleeping ...click here to read more

Wait, Was That a Heart Attack?

Look, I hate to ruin the part this season, but there’s something I need to tell you: heart attack risk goes up in the winter. Ten percent more people die from a heart attack or stroke in the winter than summer, and the demands of the holidays make this a high-risk time of year. The ...click here to read more

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Can Soup Broths Keep You Healthy?

This might sound crazy, but your minestrone soup recipe could help ward off malaria. It doesn’t stop there, either. Broths are becoming increasingly noted for their health benefits, ranging from protection against infection to joint health. A recent study by Imperial College London found that soup was able to stop the spread of Plasmodium falciparum, ...click here to read more

Is Your Diet Keeping You up at Night?

If you had a big bowl of pasta and some chocolate cake for dessert, it might explain why you’re having trouble sleeping. Some new research has found a close association between diet and insomnia that might help you answer the perplexing question of why you can’t sleep. Americans eat a lot of “refined” carbs. Stuff ...click here to read more

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