Author Archives : Emily Lunardo

A new study suggests that even a single episode of extremely low blood sugar in type 2 diabetics is enough to increase their risk of death, heart disease, and stroke. This episode of low blood sugar—known as hypoglycemia—has to be serious enough for a patient to be admitted to a hospital for immediate treatment. The ...click here to read more

A recent study has found that older adults are more likely to make riskier decisions than younger adults—results that contradict popular belief. While old age is associated with wisdom, this new research from the Max Planck Institute for Human Development has found that older adults are more optimistic about the outcomes of risk-taking thanks to ...click here to read more

Snoring is a normal sleeping habit for almost 50 percent of people, however, some of these noisy sleepers may actually stop breathing for 30 seconds or longer several times a night. If you stop breathing while sleeping, does it affect your body? Continue reading to learn what this interrupted breathing may mean as well as ...click here to read more

Dear Friends, If you check your social media feed or frequent a beauty store, then you’re probably already familiar with charcoal face masks – they are everywhere! The web is full of viral videos of poor women ripping solid masks off their face all for the sake of obtaining clearer skin. (Beauty is pain, right?) ...click here to read more

There are numerous benefits to having a healthy and active sex life, and one in particular is that it promotes happiness. The mechanism behind why sex boosts happiness wasn’t really understood until now. Scientists found that affection is the link between sex and increased happiness. Other findings of the study were similar to those found ...click here to read more

Women using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to relieve menopause symptoms may have a lower risk of death and better heart health than those who don’t, according to a study from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Researchers retrospectively examined the health records of over 4,200 women who were given a coronary calcium scan between 1998 and 2012. A ...click here to read more

Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are growing concerns as the U.S. population ages, bringing the importance of keeping your brain healthy to the forefront of many medical journals. While we all know to wear a helmet and protect your head when engaging in risky activities, there are more potential dangers to your brain’s health than you ...click here to read more

As we age, exercise and fitness only become more important. This is because building and strengthening your muscles can help increase your balance and stability in addition to preserving joint health, keeping you active and at a lower risk for many age-related conditions. However, once you reach middle age and beyond, certain exercise routines become ...click here to read more