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Often overlooked, a person’s financial and social status, known as social determinants of health, can offer valuable information about their risk of cardiovascular disease. New research presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session Together with World Congress of Cardiology has found evidence that these social determinants can play a role in a ...click here to read more

Although it’s one of the top pieces of advice from sleep specialists, sticking to a sleep schedule is a lot easier said than done. For example, we’re one week into daylight savings time and I, for one, am simply not ready for sleep at my “bedtime.” And honestly, the last thing I want to do ...click here to read more

Inflammation in the brain may put patients at risk for dementia, according to new research from the University of Cambridge. Previous research has indicated a link between inflammation in the brain and many disorders including depression, psychosis, and multiple sclerosis, but until this new study, dementia had not been connected. Inflammation is the body’s response ...click here to read more

COVID-19 is taking over the continent. Schools have closed, major sporting events have been canceled or suspended, and people are being urged to avoid large crowds. And if you have a heart condition, you could be at even greater risk of being gripped by the illness. Early information out of China, where the pandemic originated, ...click here to read more

Research has shown that retirement is often associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline. However, little was known about the motivation factors that could make someone more susceptible to such a decrease in mental health until now. New research has found a possible link between retirement and cognitive decline. According to a new study ...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

Alcohol consumption was once synonymous with liver health. But recently, it’s taken a bit of a backseat to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, a version of liver disease caused by poor diet. But drinking too much booze can still harm your liver in a big way. In fact, it can do a lot more than lead ...click here to read more

High cholesterol. It’s a condition affecting millions of Americans and one of the biggest contributors to heart attack. It’s also surprisingly easy to get a handle on. To be clear, cholesterol is not in and of itself a bad thing. You need it. Your body makes it. Some of it is even good for you. ...click here to read more

Is it just me, or do winters get longer with age? Today’s been the first in a while that I’ve got outside without a heavy coat—or any coat at all—and to be honest, it felt a little weird. Sad, I know. Winter can suck the energy right out of a person. The dark short days ...click here to read more

When you think about inflammation, blood sugar, and metabolic stressors, where do you look? Your plate, fridge, and pantry, right? Of course you do. That’s where most of the culprits for type-2 diabetes and its associated conditions enter your life. But not all of them do. There is some evidence suggesting that you could potentially ...click here to read more

It’s amazing what specialists know these days. It’s even more amazing what they can do. The other night I was watching a basketball game featuring a player who suffered severe ankle injuries just a few short years ago. If he had suffered the injury at an earlier stage in his career, it’s unlikely he would ...click here to read more

A new, innovative method could help bolster memory processes in the brain during sleep. The joint study by Tel Aviv University (TAU) and Weizmann Institute of Science researchers relied on a memory-evoking scent administered to one nostril while patients slept. The study led by Ella Bar explained the process saying, “We know that a memory ...click here to read more

Ear infections, chest infection, urinary tract infections, and respiratory infections, although common, can be dangerous. As it turns out, so can common treatments. Doctors tend to prescribe antibiotics when patients come in with one of these common illnesses. But that treatment could lay the foundation for severe illness in the near future. A new study ...click here to read more

The relationship between egg consumption and certain health issues such as cardiovascular disease (CVD) has long been a topic of intense debate in the scientific community. But, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, consuming up to one egg per day does not appear to be ...click here to read more