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Fatty liver disease patients can improve kidney function with low fat diet and exercise. In addition, those who experienced improvement in liver disease also saw their renal function improved, even after adjusting for factors such as diabetes, hypertension, concurrent medications, and weight loss. Senior author of the study Dr. Naga Chalasani explained, “The exact mechanism ...click here to read more

First heart attack or stroke risk is decreased in patients using cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins. Statins were effective at reducing the risk of death, heart attack, and stroke among people with various risk factors. The benefits of statins were greatest for people facing the highest risk of heart attacks and stroke. Even still, those ...click here to read more

Coronary heart disease risk increases by 24 percent with high intake of saturated fats. Foods rich in saturated fat include butter, red meat, lard, and palm oil. The researchers suggest that replacing saturated fat with unsaturated fat could help lower the risk of coronary heart disease. Senior author Qi Sun explained, “Our findings strongly corroborate ...click here to read more

A new study has found that stroke cases are on the decline among older adults, but are rising among younger people. Lead researcher Joel Swerdel explained, “People born during what I call the ‘Golden Generation,’ 1945 to 1954, had lower rates of stroke than those born 20 years before them and also in the 20 ...click here to read more

Sleep apnea has an immediate impact on blood pressure regulation and deteriorate the circulatory system. The study found six hours of fluctuating oxygen levels associated with sleep apnea can deteriorate a person’s circulatory system. Researcher Glen Foster explained, “While it is well established that sleep apnea is linked to high blood pressure, our study shows ...click here to read more

High resting heart rate and blood pressure is associated with many mental health disorders. The study, published in JAMA Psychiatry, looked at data from over a million Swedish men. Heart rate and blood pressure are regulated by the autonomic nervous system which controls the body’s basic functions. Using blood pressure and heart rate measurements, the ...click here to read more

A federal study revealed that one in every 250 Americans ends up in an emergency room as a result of an adverse reaction to medications. The rate rises to about one in every 100 people among those over 65. The researchers noted that the medications responsible for these hospital visits haven’t changed over the last ...click here to read more

Tachycardia is an abnormally fast resting heart rate. A normal resting heart rate is between 60 and 100 beats per minute, which means anything over 100 is considered tachycardia. Heart rate threshold is often determined by a person’s age. The older we get, the less the heart pumps depending on what the body can handle. ...click here to read more

High blood pressure affects nearly 75 million Americans and is a known risk factor for stroke and heart disease. About one in three Americans has prehypertension, which means their blood pressure readings are higher than normal and puts them at risk for hypertension. The American Heart Association has put together blood pressure recommendations to help ...click here to read more

Immediate sudden cardiac arrest treatment is key to preventing death when unexpected loss of heart function occurs. There are specific guidelines when treating those who have sudden cardiac arrest, as well as tips to prevent the risk of such a devastating heart episode. Sudden cardiac arrest is often confused with heart attack, but let’s be ...click here to read more

A new study has found there are fewer Americans living with dementia. The study analyzed the responses from over 10,000 Americans over the age of 65 and found the dementia prevalence dropped nearly 24 percent between 2000 and 2012. Researchers aren’t completely sure what has led to the declining dementia rates, but they point out ...click here to read more

Lower urinary tract symptom severity is linked to metabolic syndrome. Weight loss surgery may aid in lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Lower urinary tract symptoms include urinary frequency and urgency, bladder leakage, the need to urinate at night, and incomplete bladder emptying and are often associated with obesity in both men and women. Metabolic syndrome ...click here to read more

Dropping those few extra pounds that have miraculously found their way to you may be a real challenge. Sure, as we age, we become less active and maybe our diet isn’t the healthiest out there, but even if you do watch what you eat and exercise regularly, you may still be struggling with weight loss. ...click here to read more

A new study has found that hospitalized patients with low blood sugar have an increased mortality risk. The study included nearly 3,000 patients with low blood sugar, of which nearly 32 percent died by the end of the follow-up period. Among patients with moderately low blood sugar, those who were taking insulin were more likely ...click here to read more