Author Archives : Emily Lunardo

Loneliness is linked to brain inflammation and premature death. Unlike other illnesses where there are clear symptoms, loneliness can go undetected. It is estimated that 60 million Americans suffer from loneliness and seniors are at highest risk. Research has shown that loneliness is linked with negative health outcomes, such as increasing the risk for obesity. ...click here to read more

Air pollution is a risk factor for heart disease, and research now suggests that women with type 2 diabetes have a higher risk of developing heart disease caused by air pollution. Lead author, Jaime E. Hart, Sc.D., said, “We didn’t expect diabetes to be the strongest factor in determining susceptibility. We looked at age, family ...click here to read more

A new study has found that sedentary heart disease patients have worsened health, even if they exercise. The researchers suggest that patients should get up at least once every 30 minutes and move around to improve health outcomes. The findings come from the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. Lead author, Dr. Stephanie Prince, said, “Limiting ...click here to read more

Boosting walking speed and intensity could improve mental health in aging. A recent study found that strong legs are associated with a strong mind, and to achieve strong legs faster, more intense walking can be utilized. The findings come from a 10-year British study, which revealed that strong legs are linked with a strong mind. ...click here to read more

Sinus infection (sinusitis) is related to asthma. The sinuses are located in the cheekbones, around the eyes and behind the nose in hollow cavities. The sinuses help keep the air that is inhaled warm, moist and filtered by being lined with mucus. If something blocks the mucus from draining normally, an infection can occur. The ...click here to read more

A new study shows that nearly half of Medicaid patients requiring a cutting-edge hepatitis C drug have been denied due to tight controls from states as well as the high cost of the drugs. Roughly 46 percent of Medicaid patients were denied the new hepatitis C drug that could greatly improve their condition, possible even ...click here to read more

Physical activity has been shown to improve memory and slow down cognitive decline in older adults. The recent study found older adults that partake in walking or jogging performed better on memory tasks compared to those who are sedentary. The study consisted of 29 young adults between the ages of 18 and 31 and also ...click here to read more

Sleep deprivation has been linked to higher levels of stress and depression. Today, life stress and the general hubbub of modern society can keep us up at night. And for caffeine-fueled North Americans – with smartphones and tablets at their bedsides – sleeping may seem like a waste of time, to the extent that sleep ...click here to read more