Author Archives : Emily Lunardo

A new study from Michigan State University has discovered why some immune cells act differently in men and women when under stress. These different responses often leave women with a disadvantage, as they are more susceptible to certain diseases. The affected cells are known as mast cells, which are a type of white blood cell ...click here to read more

Physical activity may not be the key to controlling weight and preventing weight gain, according to new research led by Loyola University. The study focused on young adults from five countries, including the United States, and found that weight gain was not associated with sedentarism or time spent being physically active. This is not to ...click here to read more

Nearly a quarter of the 700,000 Americans who suffer a heart attack annually go on to develop heart failure, but it has long been unclear how one cardiac even contributes to another. This prompted researchers at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania to investigate further, and they managed to uncover some important ...click here to read more

It is estimated that nearly 50 percent of insomnia cases are a result of stress; however, sleep experts have compiled a list of tips you can use to reduce stress and improve your sleep. If you find yourself tossing and turning at night, unable to sleep because of stress, these tips should help you get ...click here to read more

Keeping active in the winter months can be a challenge. The days are shorter and colder, and going outside for fresh air may seem unappealing when you could be curled up and cozy in front of a fire. Shake off those hibernation tendencies and get active outdoors this winter with some fun exercises that will ...click here to read more

Dear Friends, February is often referred to as the month of love, and with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it makes perfect sense now to discuss how love affects health. Love is not just a mere emotion. In fact, falling in love, being in love, and even falling out of love can impact your ...click here to read more

The key to getting a good night’s sleep may lie in simply spending more time outdoors, according to new research published in Current Biology. Technology-filled environments could be responsible for issues with our circadian rhythm and sleep timing, which causes us to have trouble falling and staying asleep. Previous research has shown that exposure to ...click here to read more

Cardiomegaly (enlarged heart) isn’t a disease on its own, but rather a symptom of another condition. An enlarged heart can be seen on X-ray images, but additional tests are required to determine the exact cause of cardiomegaly. Cardiomegaly can be temporary or chronic, depending on its underlying cause. In many cases, cardiomegaly is a treatable ...click here to read more