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Despite the advice of health officials, many politicians are preparing to ready their economies for some sort of reopening. Although it will likely bear little resemblance to the time before the pandemic, businesses will be ready to serve customers. And that may mean you’ve got to go back to work. Sure, you might be champing ...click here to read more

By now I’m guessing you’ve heard of the Mediterranean diet. It’s the style of eating that’s associated with many health benefits including better cognitive function, improved heart health, and a lower risk for a host of illnesses. For the most part, it is built around fish, olive oil, leafy greens, and other high fiber and ...click here to read more

If you’re obese and have had, have, or believe you have COVID-19, I have some more bad news for you: you may have to extend your 14-day quarantine period. A group of Italian researchers has recommended that obese individuals stretch their self-isolation time to 28 days instead of the regularly recommend 14. This is due ...click here to read more

According to new research, patients with type 2 diabetes had worse cognitive performance three to six months after a stroke. Compared to patients with normal fasting blood sugar levels, researchers found diabetics had poor results in cognitive function, but not those with prediabetes. Published in the journal of the American Stroke Association, Stroke, the study ...click here to read more

If you’ve got diabetes or are concerned with blood sugar, what you eat for breakfast can play a big role in your health. So, if you’re looking to keep blood sugar down and manage your condition, here are some vital tips. The first is to eat breakfast. Skipping your first meal can lead to overeating ...click here to read more

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, fewer heart attack and stroke patients are seeking medical care. Doctors are noticing a drop in patients being admitted to hospitals with cardiovascular symptoms and are wondering why. Doctors from Cedars-Sinai suggest that during the pandemic, patients are ignoring symptoms that would otherwise bring them to an emergency room. They ...click here to read more

“Fat” gets a bad rep and it’s unfair. It’s true that being overweight or having a high percentage of body fat can lead to a host of health problems. It’s also true that some types of dietary fat can contribute to high cholesterol and heart problems. But not all fats are created equal. In fact, ...click here to read more

The longer you’re at home isolating, the more it can take a toll on your health. This is especially true if you’re spending a lot of time being sedentary. Older folks, in particular, are at a higher risk of potential damage from inactivity. The more inactive you are, the higher the chance for illness and ...click here to read more

Sleep is extremely important for all aspects of health, but a new article reveals how sleep disruption can negatively impact adults with asthma. Published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the study showed how disturbed sleep can increase the risk of an asthma attack and other side effects of the condition. Faith Luyster, ...click here to read more

There are several factors that can contribute to episodic migraine headaches. Lights, a lack of sleep, stress, food, and even lighting can trigger the relentless pounding that has the potential to leave you incapacitated. What’s worse is that the most common treatment, medication, only works about half of the time. Add that on to the ...click here to read more

Vitamin D is associated with a host of health benefits. Among them are improved mood, stronger bones, better heart health, and heightened immune function. A new benefit might be tacked onto the list: a better outcome from COVID-19. But can getting outside a little more or popping some supplements really save your life? Not so ...click here to read more

Middle-aged men are facing more stress compared to those a few decades ago, even before the coronavirus started spreading across the globe. According to a study led by a team of researchers from Penn State, there is a slight increase in daily stress for everyone compared to the 1990s. However, when researchers looked at samples ...click here to read more

Can snack-time decisions today make a difference 20 years from now? A new study suggests they could. Berries, apples, tea, and other high-flavonoid foods may help keep your brain younger for longer by reducing your risk for Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other related diseases. A new study looked at the effect of these foods over 20 ...click here to read more

Experts agree that Alzheimer’s disease and dementia risk could be influenced by hearing loss. Among older adults, sound is important for stimulating the brain, and studies show the profound effect it has on health. There are many theories behind the relationship between hearing loss and dementia. Some experts believe that dementia creates certain conditions that ...click here to read more