Chronic Depression May Increase Death Risk in Heart Attack Patients: Study
A recently published study suggests that heart attack survivors with chronic mood disorders such as depression may have more of a risk of premature death. Compared...
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Trouble Sleeping? Here’s How Food Choices Can Play a Role
If you’ve cut out evening caffeine and alcohol but still can’t sleep, you might be only halfway there. A growing collection research is showing diet can...
Poor Sleep Quality Associated with Osteoarthritis-Related Pain and Fatigue in the Elderly
Researchers have just announced another study that outlines the importance of sleep quality, this time creating a connection between fatigue and osteoarthritis. The study published in...
Irregular Sleep Patterns Associated with High Cholesterol, Diabetes, and Other Metabolic Disorders
A new study shows how important a good night’s sleep is for the prevention of high cholesterol, diabetes, and other metabolic disorders. In fact, it was...
Lower Sleep Efficiency and Duration Associated with an Increase in Blood Pressure
A good night’s sleep is essential for good health, and a new study now shows how it can specifically affect blood pressure. This research lead by...
Research-Based Alzheimer’s Prevention Guide
Alzheimer’s and dementia are two of the most pressing health issues in the world, yet there is little evidence that common treatment methods work. Does that...
Silent Heart Attack Associated with an Increased Risk of Stroke
New research now shows that silent heart attacks are a risk factor for stroke in many adults. Heart attacks may not only cause classic symptoms of...
World Health Organization (WHO): Habits to Reduce Dementia Risk
According to an organization called Alzheimer’s Disease International, someone develops dementia every three seconds. The number of people with the condition is expected to grow remarkably...
Vision Loss Associated with Anxiety and Depression in Older Adults
New findings from the U.S. National Health and Aging Trends Study shows that older adults who suffer from vision loss may have an increased risk of...
Poor Sleep Quality Associated with Peptic Ulcer Recurrence in the Elderly: Study
Studies show that two major health problems, poor sleep quality and peptic ulcer recurrence, can affect the physical and psychological well-being of older adults. And new...