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Vision loss may increase mortality risk in seniors. Researcher Sharon Christ said, “Participants who experienced visual decline of one letter on an eye chart were expected to have a 16 percent increase in mortality risk during the eight-year study because their vision affected daily activities. These daily activities were not the necessary functioning activities such ...click here to read more

Obstructive sleep apnea patients with CPAP intolerance may benefit from hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS). Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device is commonly used to treat sleep apnea. A facial mask worn throughout the night, it produced continuous airflow to make sure the person doesn’t stop breathing. Some individuals, however, may be intolerant to CPAP device ...click here to read more

Dear Friend, It’s officially been summer now for a week or so, and you can’t help but stay outdoors more often. Summertime is a great time to be outside, get more social, and shed those extra wintertime pounds. Losing weight in the summer should be easy in theory, but unfortunately, there are still many factors ...click here to read more

Obesity has been linked to numerous health problems, including hearing loss. Hearing loss is a problem that affects roughly 48 million adults in the U.S., a 20 percent chunk of the American population. It’s estimated that one out of every three people over the age of 65 suffers from hearing loss and up to 0.3 ...click here to read more

If you have type 2 diabetes, then eating several small meals a day to maintain stable blood sugar and lose weight may actually be false. Although many people stick with that eating plan, it has shown to pose more harm than good to type 2 diabetics. Two large meals each day may be better for ...click here to read more

People with narcolepsy are prone to weight gain and are often overweight. Narcolepsy is characterized by excessive sleepiness, but the new findings suggest it can also increase weight gain. The findings further unveil that even if narcoleptics consume less than those without the condition, they are still prone to weight gain. The researchers found that ...click here to read more

When comparing different intensity levels of exercise, researchers found there are limits to exercise benefits when it comes to weight loss, and moderate exercise is just as beneficial as intense exercise. The researchers found that moderate exercise, like walking a few miles a day, is an effective way of burning extra calories. With anything beyond ...click here to read more

We all know that years of loud noises can contribute to hearing loss. Family history, head trauma, illness, and even aging can all contribute to hearing loss. But there is a surprising connection between a common illness and hearing loss that you may not be familiar with. Diabetes is a growing problem within the U.S., ...click here to read more

Type 2 diabetes risk increases with sleep loss but a new study has found that catching up on lost sleep may help reverse this. Many Americans sleep patterns revolve around short amounts of sleep throughout the week and longer hours of sleep on the weekend. Previous research has suggested that continuous nights of only four ...click here to read more

Severe fibromyalgia symptoms have been shown to be linked to obesity and weight gain; furthermore obesity can worsen symptoms associated with fibromyalgia (FM). Previous research has found a link between severe fibromyalgia symptoms and obesity and also suggests that being obese increases a person’s risk of fibromyalgia. The findings further suggest that fibromyalgia treatment should ...click here to read more

Diabetes is a growing problem within the United States and although it primarily affects blood sugar, new research suggests that it can also contribute to memory loss as well. Diabetes is a chronic condition where a person cannot produce enough insulin (type 1 diabetes) or does not properly use the insulin that is being produced ...click here to read more

The Mediterranean diet may prevent heart disease and type 2 diabetes. The Mediterranean diet is a style of eating similar to that of people living in and around the Mediterranean. Unlike the typical Western diet, the Mediterranean diet focuses on high consumption of fruits and vegetables, the use of olive oil, minimal consumption of saturated ...click here to read more

Researchers from the University of Toronto have uncovered the amount of weight loss or weight gain that is required for others to notice and what others find attractive. Weight loss and weight gain can be noticed in the face, but a few pounds up or down may not be noticeable. Researcher Nicholas Rule, Ph.D., said, “Women ...click here to read more

New research has found that being overweight or obese during adulthood increases the risk of cardiac death if the weight elevated in early adulthood. The study was conducted on over 72,000 women and was published in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology. Lead study author, Dr. Stephanie Chiuve, said, “We found that it is important to maintain a ...click here to read more