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There are a lot of nuts that rise to the top of the “healthiest nut” category depending on what you’re looking for. Although you’re unlikely to run into an unhealthy nut, walnuts may have a slight edge when talking about heart health. Oh, and I should say the former sentences are true only if we’re ...click here to read more

Weak muscles and abdominal fat can be a dangerous combination for older adults who have difficulty walking. A new study from the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) suggests that these two physical traits can directly affect the loss of gait speed. Study author, Tiago da Silva Alexandre, explained her research saying, “Our comparative analysis ...click here to read more

Have you ever been woken up by intense cramping in your calf, or maybe had a flare-up following a long walk? Muscle cramps can hit hard and fast, sometimes leaving you confused and in intense pain for several minutes. The muscles in your legs are made from bundles of fiber that alternately expand and contract ...click here to read more

The last long weekend of the summer is here, and you may take some time to put away some of its supplies: the shorts, flip-flops, and cooler might be tucked away for the fall and winter. But should you put away your sunglasses too? Definitely not. Although sunglasses are associated with summer style – and ...click here to read more

Cardiovascular risk may be higher in women if they tend to have stress in the workplace. Work stress, fatigue, and sleep disorders are generally regarded as non-traditional risk factors for stroke and heart attack, but according to a new study, these factors are rising more among women. The study compared data from 22,000 men and ...click here to read more

Those concerned about heart health may want to move to a green neighborhood. According to new research, those who live in areas with higher levels of greenness are less likely to develop cardiovascular disease. “Higher levels of greenness were associated with lower rates of heart conditions and stroke over time, both when an area maintained ...click here to read more

I’ve been tired these last couple of weeks. Or maybe that’s not the right way of putting it. Let’s say I’ve been falling asleep really early. In the past few weeks, I’ve rarely seen a day past about 9:30 PM, and I think it might have something to do with my new evening routine. It’s ...click here to read more

There’s a lot that goes into your blood pressure. That includes the food you eat. Most experts recommended a diet that’s high in fiber and healthy fats and low in processed food to manage or lower blood pressure. The effect of such a diet might work in a few ways: it may help you lose ...click here to read more

According to a new study, a diet rich in walnuts could help reduce bad cholesterol and lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or bad cholesterol was found to be lowered in people who consumed about ½ cup of walnuts every day for two years. The study, published in the American Heart Association ...click here to read more

There is no shortage of links between the body and mind. And recent research shows that when your body hurts for too long, it may have a devastating effect on mental health. A recent study found that people experiencing chronic pain are far more likely to have all-cause dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or a stroke. These ...click here to read more

There are no cutting corners when it comes to managing or lowering blood pressure. By the same token, you can easily eliminate or reduce the effects of one lifestyle measure by failing to embrace another. For example, going for a 30-minute walk every day might not have the effect you want if you’re eating a ...click here to read more

Millions of Americans live with a condition called atrial fibrillation, or a-fib. New research suggests if they start exercising more, it may make it a lot easier to live with. The study showed that when people with a-fib participated in a structured exercise program for 3.5 hours per week, they were less likely to experience ...click here to read more

If you’re experiencing some pain in your back, knee, or arms, you might not have to worry or reach for a Tylenol. Instead, you might want to think about getting your blood moving. Sometimes a lack of circulation is a contributor to joint pain. Blood flow helps relax joints and reduce stiffness, thereby contributing to ...click here to read more

A pecan-enriched diet has been found to reduce cholesterol in patients at risk for cardiovascular disease. A new study conducted by researchers in the UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences has been able to link the consumption of pecans to significant improvements in total cholesterol, triglycerides, and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or “bad” cholesterol. “This ...click here to read more