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Fibromyalgia disability status is linked to severe symptoms, higher medication use, and physically demanding jobs. A study revealed that 30 percent of Canadians who suffer from fibromyalgia – a condition characterized by chronic pain – have a disability status. The study looked at 248 Canadian patients with fibromyalgia who were split into three groups: 90 ...click here to read more

There are many reasons why our libido can be ruined – aging, heart condition, and other health problems are just some notable ones. It may seem taboo to discuss sex drive and old age, but many seniors are still enjoying the many benefits that sex has to offer. So if you’re not one of them, ...click here to read more

Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which – even if well managed – can result in occasional flare-ups. As there is no cure for Crohn’s disease, it is a lifelong condition that a patient must live with. There are management techniques and treatment options available, but these do not guarantee that a patient ...click here to read more

High risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and COPD is signaled by a high coronary calcium score. A study, conducted by Johns Hopkins researchers, examined over 6,000 individuals and followed them up at least once a year over a 10-year period. These individuals underwent a heart CT scan, which found that a high coronary artery ...click here to read more

Preeclampsia (toxemia) is strongly linked to hypertension, stroke risk, and heart disease risk during pregnancy. Guidelines set out by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (ASA) recommend that women with a history of preeclampsia be screened and treated for high blood pressure, obesity, smoking, and high cholesterol in order to reduce their risk of stroke, ...click here to read more

By 2050, the worldwide population will see a boom with individuals over the age of 65 doubling. Currently, seniors over the age of 65 account for 8.5 percent of the world’s population, but by 2050 this number is expected to rise to 17 percent, according to the U.S. Census Bureau report commissioned by the U.S. ...click here to read more

According to a new study, veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. The researchers noted that this could be because their blood vessels don’t expand normally post-PTSD. The study also showed that the risk factors normally associated with blood vessel problems – high blood pressure, diabetes, ...click here to read more

Stroke risk in high blood pressure patients can be detected by ophthalmologists using retinal imaging. A study published in the Hypertension Journal by the American Heart Association presented some pretty amazing findings: retinal imaging could determine a person’s likelihood of hypertension and stroke. This could change the face of these two leading killers, as they ...click here to read more

Heart patients who develop depression after their diagnosis have worse outcomes and higher risks of heart attack and mortality, compared to those without depression. The study included nearly 23,000 heart patients in Ontario, Canada all diagnosed with heart disease. During the three-year follow-up, patients with depression were 83 percent more likely to die of any ...click here to read more

To lower your cholesterol, the formula is pretty simple: eat well and exercise. But even if you do exercise daily and avoid all those ‘bad’ food items, sometimes your cholesterol just doesn’t seem to budge. A new report suggests that the number of individuals living with genetically high cholesterol is much higher than previously believed. ...click here to read more

A new study has found that less than three percent of Americans are adhering to a healthy lifestyle. A healthy lifestyle consists of regular physical activity, eating well, and not smoking. The study looked at over 4,700 individuals participating in the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Survey. The researchers evaluated how closely the participants adhered ...click here to read more

Anhedonia is one of the symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD). A person with anhedonia experiences a loss of interest in the activities that they would normally find enjoyable. It is as if pleasure circuits in the brain shut down and life itself becomes dissatisfying. There is no cure for anhedonia, but neurologists are always ...click here to read more

Thousands of medical professionals across the U.S. have joined efforts this week to raise awareness on the important role pulmonary rehabilitation plays in improving the lives of patients with lung conditions – chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, scleroderma, to name a few – as part of the National Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week. ...click here to read more

Hepatitis liver inflammation may be reduced by specific immune cells. A new study from Belgium researchers reports that a specific immune cell type in the liver can dampen the immune response, reduce inflammation, and protect against liver damage. Researchers at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium used mice to explore monocytes’ role – immune cells that help ...click here to read more