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With winter in full swing, experts are reminding people that shoveling snow could end in a heart attack if not careful. The most at risk are middle-aged people who ignore their pre-existing risks for heart attack. The cold weather and the physical work of shoveling can cause the arteries to spasm and constrict, so it ...click here to read more

Whether you decided to grow a beard during the pandemic or have always kept one, there is one common denominator: healthy-looking facial hair takes some work. Some suggest it starts with the skin, and skincare is essential to beard health, but it goes a bit further than that too. This is particularly notable because plenty ...click here to read more

Now, here’s something you want to hear: hearing retention is on the rise, particularly among aging women. Hearing loss is a common occurrence with advancing age, but new research suggests that hearing loss is becoming less common than it once was. Researchers from the University of Toronto studied hearing loss between 2008 and 2017 and ...click here to read more

Shoveling snow can be a necessary activity for those residing in the cold. But don’t let a picture-perfect coating of snow fool you: it can be deadly. A common component of life in many parts of the continent, shoveling snow can lead to heart attacks or sudden cardiac arrest in people with heart conditions, as ...click here to read more

A new study from scientists at Yale School of Public Health has found a strong link between long-term exposure to ozone and an increased risk of cognitive decline in older adults. This research adds to mounting evidence that air pollution could be a significant risk factor for an aging society. Previous studies have suggested that ...click here to read more

According to new research, regularly consuming dried goji berries can protect against age-related vision loss such as macular degeneration (AMD). The small, randomized trial conducted at the University of California found that vital bioactive compounds in goji berries for eye health are bioavailable, making them readily absorbed in the digestive system. AMD is a condition ...click here to read more

It seems like the universe hit the rewind button the past few weeks. Just a month ago, you were likely anticipating a pandemic-free 2022. Now it looks like we are right where we were this time last year. Or maybe worse. So, if you haven’t managed to stick to your New Years’ resolution, don’t worry ...click here to read more

A lot of people blame weight gain on “middle age.” There they were, cruising through life in a state of slenderness, when all of a sudden, the waistline grew out. But a new, wide-ranging study suggests that metabolism actually peaks much earlier, and more importantly, slows down much later in life than was previously thought. ...click here to read more

Sleep hygiene is one of the most straightforward ways to set yourself up for better sleep. But really, what is it? It means that you’ve got the environment and routines to set you up for consistently good and uninterrupted sleep. It is about making the best decisions every day to promote sleep and allow you ...click here to read more

2022 is a couple of weeks old, and if you’re like many others, you either haven’t decided on a New Year’s resolution, or your efforts for the one you’d picked are waning. If you’ve been struggling with allergies or asthma, however, why not pledge to get your symptoms under control this year? Asthma and allergy ...click here to read more

New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine is raising concerns about a commonly prescribed high blood pressure medication and its possible contribution to kidney damage. The study found that long-term use of these drugs was associated with hardened kidney vessels in both lab mice and humans. Chronic high blood pressure affects over ...click here to read more

New research published late last year may come as a kick in the pants for coffee drinkers. It found that when caffeine is consumed excessively, vitamin D absorption may plummet. The study, published in the International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research, looked at data from a 2005-2006 National Health Examination Survey on vitamin D ...click here to read more

The pandemic has wreaked havoc on people’s mental health, with cases of depression among adults tripling over the past two years. But a new study shows how to help those with children reduce feelings of depression. According to a new University of Michigan study, adults who have children in the household have fewer mental health ...click here to read more

Those who consume a high amount of olive oil may be at a lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease. A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology has revealed new evidence suggesting that replacing 10 grams/day of margarine, butter, mayonnaise, and dairy fat with the equivalent amount of olive oil ...click here to read more