Author Archives : Emily Lunardo

Although the turn of the season is a beautiful time, it can also be dangerous. The Farmer’s Almanac has published some safety tips to ensure you have an enjoyable fall without hazards. Flooding: There is a higher risk of flooding during the fall, especially if you live in an area that is prone to hurricanes. ...click here to read more

In Alzheimer’s disease, memory loss and cognitive function may be improved with regular moderate exercise. Exercise is effective in Alzheimer’s disease because it improves the efficiency of memory-related brain activity. The researchers uncovered the beneficial effects of exercise in seniors with mild cognitive impairment. Not only does exercise improve memory recall but it improves brain ...click here to read more

Heart failure and heart attack risk increases in people with insomnia. The study followed 54,279 people aged 20 to 89 years for over 11 years. The researchers found that insomnia sufferers had a three times higher risk of heart failure and heart attack risk compared to those without the symptoms of sleep disorder. Researcher Dr. ...click here to read more

If living forever is your long-term plan, then science might have popped your bubble. New data suggests that human life span maxes out at 115 years. So far, the record for the longest living human being is 122 years, but scientists say not many will top this number. Senior author Jan Vijg said, “Further progress ...click here to read more

High blood pressure – hypertension – is a contributing factor to many dangerous and even deadly illness and conditions including heart disease and heart attack. High blood pressure is a growing problem in the U.S., but it is preventable, particularly with exercise. Blood pressure is the pressure with which our blood hits the artery walls. ...click here to read more

Flu vaccination is recommended as an effective preventative measure against the flu, yet many parents believe getting flu shots for their children is unnecessary. Lead author of the study Dr. Scott Field said, “The first and most common reason could encompass a belief that risk for contracting influenza is low in their family as well ...click here to read more

Schizophrenia is a chronic brain disorder associated with hallucinations, paranoia, lost touch with reality, and an inability to express emotions. The most common treatment for schizophrenia is with medications such as antipsychotic drugs, but natural remedies can also go a long way in treating schizophrenia. Often known as alternative or complementary therapy, natural remedies for ...click here to read more

A new study has found that if you worry about losing your job you’re at a higher risk for diabetes. The researchers reviewed data from 141,000 American, European, and Australian workers with an average age of 42. The researchers found a 19 percent higher risk of diabetes among those who had doubts about their job ...click here to read more