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Gradually curbing sugar levels in beverages could be an effective means in combating obesity according to new findings. Researchers calculated what would occur if sugar was reduced in common sugary beverages by 40 percent in the U.K. over the course of five years without replacing them with artificial sweeteners. They estimated that reducing sugar in ...click here to read more

If you find yourself tossing and turning and not achieving at least eight hours a night of sleep, a new study may have an easy solution for you. The Mayo clinic has recently found that sleeping with a pet may offer benefits when it comes to sleep. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ...click here to read more

Sleep apnea and snoring have been linked to earlier cognitive decline and dementia, according to research. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder categorized by the stoppage of breathing throughout the night which wakens a person up thus contributing to poor sleep. A primary symptom of sleep apnea is snoring which is a sound emitted from ...click here to read more

Mexico has implemented a soda tax which has led to a reduction in consumption of the popular sugary beverage. Researchers believe this soda tax may be a viable step towards the fight against obesity as soda consumption has been linked to growing waist lines. The tax was first implemented January 1st 2014 in Mexico and ...click here to read more

A recent study suggests that eating processed foods could compromise your intestine and increase your risk for autoimmune diseases. An autoimmune disease occurs when the immune system attacks turns on the body and attacks the healthy cells in the body, mistaking them for foreign invaders. This can destroy body tissue and lead to functional and ...click here to read more

An association has been found between carpal tunnel syndrome and migraine headaches. A study has found that carpal tunnel sufferers are twice more likely to suffer from migraine headaches than those without the condition. Additionally, the association is also seen in migraine headache sufferers having a higher risk of suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome. The ...click here to read more

For years, even decades, we have been told to cut out or minimize our salt intake. The reasoning behind the theory was that too much salt can lead to heart problems, especially if you have high blood pressure. Furthermore, we were consuming excessive amounts of salt everyday as part of our typical Western diet. Most ...click here to read more

Throughout our lifespan for healthy aging diet and exercise are deemed important but new findings suggest that social networks, too, play a vital role throughout our lives. The findings suggests that the more social networks we have at a younger age the better our health will be over our life times. This is the first ...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

Vision problems are quite common the older we get but it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to become victim to failing vision. In fact there are natural things you can do in order to maintain healthy vision. Some vision changes are minor and so we may not even notice them, but others can be quite ...click here to read more

It may be true that the holidays are a great time to gather, celebrate and enjoy family and friends, but it can be a stressful time too, especially if you are a senior. It is important for your mental health and well-being to keep healthy eating habits in mind at home and during holiday travel. ...click here to read more

Osteoporosis is typically seen as a female condition, but men can still develop it. Osteoporosis is a bone disease that increases the risks of fractures, as the bones become weaker and more brittle over time. There are many factors that increase the risk of osteoporosis, including a lack of calcium, age and being female. In ...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

Heart disease encompasses many conditions that affect the heart, such as coronary artery disease and heart defects, to name a few. Heart disease can affect many areas of the heart, including the heart’s muscle, valves and even rhythm. This past year saw many advancements in the area of heart disease, from new prevention methods to ...click here to read more