Author Archives : Emily Lunardo

Physical inactivity and poor diet are common risk factors contributing to poor health in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. Developing other health conditions in MS could delay the diagnosis and accelerate the progression of the disease. Common risk factors referred to as SNAP – smoking, poor nutrition, excess alcohol, insufficient physical activity – contribute to the ...click here to read more

In arthritis patients, even moderate physical activity can improve function in the arthritic limb. It is recommended that American adults partake in 150 minutes of physical activity a week, but unfortunately only one in 10 older adults with knee arthritis meet this goal. This prompted the researchers to set an easier-to-achieve target to make sure ...click here to read more

Yoga can be beneficial in promoting kidney health. The main role of the kidneys is to help filter waste from the body, along with secreting necessary hormones and stabilizing blood pressure. The kidneys also help maintain homeostasis which goes to show how important the kidneys really are for the healthy functioning of the entire body, ...click here to read more

A new test can help reduce the risk of recurring heart attacks associated with cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of heart attack in the U.S. Antiplatelet therapy, which stops the formation of artery-blocking blood clots, is used as a preventative measure to reduce the risk of recurring heart attacks. Researchers developed a new type of ...click here to read more

Dear Friends, Now that the holidays are over, many of us are looking for ways to detox our bodies – me included. While doing some post-holiday shopping, I came across a 5-day foot detox. Here’s how it works. For five nights you stick on these pads, which promise to drain out toxins from the body, ...click here to read more

Kidney failure patients face a higher risk of dying early due to cardiovascular causes. The study found that dialysis patients may have altered blood clotting, which increases their risk of bleeding and stroke. The researchers analyzed the blood of 171 chronic hemodialysis patients and found that they had denser clot structures, compared to patients without ...click here to read more

Chronic fatigue syndrome patients experience long-term benefits from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and graded exercise therapy (GET), in comparison to standard care. Researchers reached out to participants 2.5 years after the original study was completed to see how they were doing after their treatments. Three-quarters of the original participants were involved in this follow-up study. ...click here to read more

Folic acid awareness week is intended to shed light on the issue of folic acid deficiency and educate people about good sources of this important vitamin. National folic acid awareness week runs from January 8 through January 14 in the United States. Research shows that folic acid deficiency may not be common in North America, ...click here to read more