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We all know that getting a good night’s sleep is important, but many of us don’t realize just how important it is for the heart. According to new research, the consistency of our sleep habits may be more important for our heart health than the amount of sleep we get. So, if you’re not getting ...click here to read more

Micro- and nanoplastics can be a hot source of debate. They are in countless products that people use, yet it’s possible that they could be destructive to human health. What happens when people unknowingly eat, drink, or inhale these nearly invisible plastics? There is much debate over whether or not they can make a difference ...click here to read more

Have you ever been lying or sitting, completely inactive, when the muscles in your calf start going berserk? They get tight, maybe twitch, and can bring on nearly unbearable pain? Muscle cramps, particularly in the calves, can be fairly common. They are sudden involuntary contractions (tightening) of the muscle fibres and can last anywhere from ...click here to read more

Women who maintain a healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes, even if they’re genetically susceptible to the disease. Recent research has shown that diet, physical activity, and weight control can all play a role in preventing diabetes, even among those with a family history of the condition. By taking ...click here to read more

Carpets can be cozy: they can keep your feet warm and be nice to curl up on. But there’s a lot more going on with your carpet than comfort. Carpets can trap pollutants and allergens like dust mites, pet dander, cockroach allergens, particle pollution, lead, mold spores, dirt, dust, and other toxins. Even toxic gases ...click here to read more

If you expect a cool down as September goes deeper and summer turns to fall, think again; it’s staying hot. And while some of you may welcome higher numbers on the thermometer this time of year, know that it can boost the risk for urinary tract infections UTIs). According to experts, patients experience more UTIs ...click here to read more

New research presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes in Stockholm, Sweden suggests that dairy products are associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The study also showed that red meat and processed meats were linked to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes. Type ...click here to read more

If you’re like most adults, you know that regular physical activity is important for your overall health, but you may not know that it can also help reduce your risk of heart failure. A new study has found that moderate physical activity levels are associated with a lower risk of heart failure, even in those ...click here to read more

A new study from a team of researchers from UCL has found a link between heart health and brain aging. Researchers used MRI scans to estimate people’s brain age and found multiple risk factors for a prematurely aging brain. The study found that worse cardiovascular health at age 36 predicted a higher brain age later ...click here to read more

Cardiovascular pressure, also known as blood pressure, may be influenced by dietary salt, putting people at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease and death. A new study from Vanderbilt University has discovered that activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome (a protein complex involved in the inflammatory response) in immune cells can contribute to salt-sensitive hypertension. The ...click here to read more

Have you ever felt a little nauseous before giving a presentation or some stomach pain during stressful events? If you have, it should be a clear indication of how closely your gut and brain interact. But it can go much further than those examples. But at the end of the day, there is little doubt ...click here to read more

New information from the American Heart Association (AHA) has provided new important guidelines about sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and cardiac arrhythmias. SBD is often undiagnosed, but new research shows how it may be associated with developing cardiac arrhythmia. Approximately 1 billion people suffer from SDB worldwide. Alterations in breathing during sleep characterize the condition. Previous studies ...click here to read more

Don’t you hate it when you’re on vacation, and uninvited guests decide to join? I’m not talking about your annoying brother-in-law, either. I mean indigestion. It’s not uncommon for people to experience digestive troubles when they’re travelling. The trio of diarrhea, constipation, and indigestion can show up and put a damper on your trip. Travel ...click here to read more

Bug bites have always been a part of the summer season. Whether you’re out in the woods, sitting on a dock, out for a walk, or even sitting at home on your sofa, there’s a chance you’re going to get bit. While most of the time, bug bites are little more than irritating, they can ...click here to read more