Author Archives : Emily Lunardo

A new study has revealed that close family relationships can help extend a senior’s life better than friendships. The study found that seniors with close family ties – aside from their spouses – had only a six percent risk of dying within five years, compared to a 14 percent risk among those who did not ...click here to read more

A new study has found that people who are married or in a long-term relationship drink less alcohol compared to their single counterparts. Lead author Diana Dinescu said, “Once you’re in a committed relationship, your drinking frequency declines permanently, whereas quantity goes back up if you exit that relationship.” The study looked at over 2,400 ...click here to read more

The earlier a child is treated for peanut allergies the better the outcome, according to research findings. The study found that treatment can be started as early as nine months old, before the body’s “allergic program” fully matures. The treatment is called oral immunotherapy (exposure therapy), which involves exposing children to peanuts despite the diagnosed ...click here to read more

A chalazion is a lump inside the upper or lower eyelid. The primary cause of a chalazion is inflammation of one of the small oil-producing glands located in the upper or lower eyelid. While it may get infected later on, a chalazion is not caused by bacteria, but rather is due to oil trapped in ...click here to read more

Macular degeneration was found to be linked to immune abnormalities beneath the retina. The new findings may help prevent vision loss associated with this eye condition. The researchers focused on two protective mechanisms compromised during the gradual onset of macular degeneration, which degrades and destroys central vision. The retinal pigment epithelium is a layer of ...click here to read more

HDL cholesterol levels can increase with algae extracts, which may counter the effects of high fat diets. The researchers from Wayne State University found a dietary intake of ProAlgaZyme increased the levels of HDL cholesterol. Traditionally, cholesterol issues are addressed by lowering LDL cholesterol. ProAlgaZyme is the first type of treatment to actually boost HDL ...click here to read more

The CDC reports that improper use of contact lenses can lead to eye damage. Improper use of contact lenses refers to sleeping with contacts on or using the same pair for too long. In fact, up to 20 percent of contact lens-induced infections resulted in eye damage. Michael Beach of the CDC said, “Improper wear ...click here to read more

Overactive bladder symptoms may be reduced with tibial nerve stimulation. Tibial nerve stimulation is a painless procedure in which a slim needle electrode is inserted into the ankle near the tibial nerve. Electric pulses are then transmitted via a hand-held stimulator to the nerves in the spinal cord controlling pelvic floor function. The researchers looked ...click here to read more