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As more North Americans are regularly donning face masks upon leaving their homes, it may have come with a striking realization: your breath isn’t as fresh as you thought it was. It’s one thing to catch the occasional whiff of a friend or colleague with chronic halitosis, but it hits a little harder when it’s ...click here to read more

According to a new study, adults with inflammatory bowel disease should avoid certain foods to reduce symptoms. Researchers in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University have found that foods such as French fries, cookies, soda, cheese, and energy drinks are some of the “junk foods” that have appeared in diets of those ...click here to read more

One of the best ways to get ready for good sleep is to relax before bed. Bringing down blood pressure can help you calm down and prepare your body and mind to sleep. A good night’s sleep is one of the main pillars of health, along with diet and exercise. Your body and mind need ...click here to read more

Patients who have heart disease may face a different treatment approach if they have also been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D). According to a new American Heart Association Scientific Statement published in the journal Circulation, there has been a change to the latest advances in treatments for patients who have both coronary artery disease ...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

Lower body joint pain might be the most impactful on your life. When your hips, knees, and ankles are throbbing, getting around becomes more than difficult: it can be torture. In many cases, however, the pain is not the result of an injury. It might be as simple as your body carrying around too much ...click here to read more

As the world stays at home, it is more important than ever that older people with chronic health conditions keep up a healthy level of physical activity. Fitbit recently released data showing a worldwide decrease in physical activity levels among users compared to the same time last year. This isn’t surprising as we have all ...click here to read more

Is low blood pressure the reason you feel dizzy or lightheaded? Could it indicate a future of frailty and falls? A new study suggests it might. It’s not often you have to hear about the potential dangers of low blood pressure. For older folks, specifically those over 65 and more, it could be more of ...click here to read more

There is a lot to think about these days when it comes to your health. Common flu symptoms, for example, could indicate a COVID-19 infection. But it could also be a result of your new diet. In the past few years, countless people from all age groups have flocked to a keto diet. It’s popular ...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

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

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has previously been linked to heart failure, but new research has found that obesity could be the real culprit. It is the excess weight that causes fatty liver disease, which has been found to lead to heart failure. Dr. Lisa VanWagner of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago ...click here to read more