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Having a restless night’s sleep may not just leave you feeling groggy and tired—it may also be hardening your arteries and leading to inflammation. A new study from University of California, Berkeley has found that disrupted sleep and clogged arteries are pathologically intertwined. Sleep scientists at UC Berkeley have uncovered how fragmented nightly sleep can ...click here to read more

Marijuana has become far more mainstream in recent years. Although, the stuff has been used for centuries. Until recently, however, it was illegal in most places. That’s changed in a major way as regions around the world have adopted legalization. People are now using marijuana or CBD to treat and manage a host of conditions ...click here to read more

New research has found that atherosclerosis can create changes in the heart even in those who are free from heart failure and myocardial infarction. Atherosclerosis, or calcium build-up in the coronary arteries, is a strong predictor of future coronary heart disease. There have been many previous studies that suggest evidence of coronary disease interacting and ...click here to read more

Dairy has long been associated with the prevention of bone loss. However, a new study has found that it may not make a difference in women during the transition into menopause. The data based on the findings from the Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN) shows that during the menopause transition, when bone ...click here to read more

About 45% of Americans are infected with a silent killer. In fact, it’s not an infection at all, but rather a condition lurking within them potentially preparing to strike. High blood pressure, or hypertension, has earned the moniker the “silent killer,” largely because it is symptom-free. It develops slowly over time, all the while damaging ...click here to read more

Have you ever thought that you are “too old” to do something? It’s something I hear far too often. “What can I do? I’m 50 for crying out loud!” But the truth is that even in middle age, you can make substantial changes to your future health prospects. A study published in early April in ...click here to read more

New research published in the journal Stroke shows how a change towards healthy lifestyles in middle-aged women can reduce the risk of stroke. The study by the National Institute of Health has found that they can reduce their risk by not smoking, exercising, maintaining a healthy weight, and making healthy food choices. Generally, women are ...click here to read more

Large thighs in obese people may indicate a lower risk of high blood pressure and heart disease, according to a study published in Endocrine Connections. The Chinese research has found that carrying more weight on the thighs could be a marker of better heart health in men and women who are obese and overweight. Although ...click here to read more

So, you’re staying inside and isolated to protect yourself from COVID-19. And while you’re reducing your risk for contracting the virus, you could be boosting the risk for other illnesses. Self-isolation is a trade-off. Staying in and limiting contact with others for the foreseeable future can offer self-protection, protection for loved ones, and for society ...click here to read more

Lowering salt intake could be the key to protecting your heart. According to a new study, cutting salt intake can not only reduce blood pressure in patients with existing hypertension but also help those who are not yet at risk. Researchers found that salt not only cut blood pressure levels, but the fall was directly ...click here to read more

Consuming a vegetarian diet rich in nuts, vegetables, and soy could lower the risk of stroke compared to meat-eaters. New research published in the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, Neurology shows a vegetarian diet was beneficial and reduced the risk of ischemic stroke even after adjusting for known risk factors. Study author Chin-Lon ...click here to read more

You might be guilty of approaching aging from the outside in. You’re certainly not alone. Skincare, hair treatments, and more are usually marketed as the preservers of youth. But if you’re in middle age, you might want to consider refocusing your efforts on what’s happening inside of you. Internal health is the real key to ...click here to read more

When you get busy, your friends are usually the first to go. You stop seeing them, and when you run into them at the grocery store and decide a meet-up is due, it almost never materializes. Your spouse, partner, or family members can fall aside too. Your partner may turn into a punching bag for ...click here to read more

Older women who sit for long periods of time should be concerned about a higher risk of heart disease, according to new research. A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has shown a direct link between longer sitting times and heart disease among overweight and obese postmenopausal women. The study ...click here to read more