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Depression and chronic fatigue syndrome, although different, may actually be linked. In both conditions, the patient will feel extremely fatigued, regardless of the sleep quality the night before. It is possible that a patient may have depression and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) simultaneously, or mistake one condition for the other. It’s important to recognize the ...click here to read more

Chronic kidney disease patients can live longer with a healthy diet. The researchers analyzed seven studies that included over 15,000 chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. The researchers wanted to evaluate the impact of a healthy diet – fruits, vegetables, fish, legumes, whole grains – on CKD (if any). In six of the studies, a healthy ...click here to read more

Who doesn’t love cheese? It’s truly a favorite of the many, but unfortunately, if you have certain health problems it’s often the first food to eliminate from your diet, especially if you have high cholesterol. Well, good news, cheese lovers, research is coming to the rescue. It has been uncovered that cheese consumption may actually ...click here to read more

A renal diet is recommended for patients with renal disease or kidney failure. Kidney failure patients require a specialty diet because as the function of the kidneys diminishes processing certain foods becomes more difficult. Following a diet that is less taxing on the kidneys can improve health outcomes. Even if a person has kidney disease, ...click here to read more

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a condition in which the individual constantly feels too tired to perform any activity – even activities they enjoy. Worse yet, no amount of sleep or coffee can shake off this constant feeling of being tired. Chronic fatigue syndrome affects roughly 836,000 Americans, and a shocking 84 to 91 percent of them are not ...click here to read more

High blood pressure may be lowered by drinking cherry juice. The study found a seven percent reduction in blood pressure after participants consumed tart Montmorency cherry concentrate, in comparison to drinking a fruit-flavored beverage. A growing problem worldwide, high blood pressure is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and is associated with various complications including ...click here to read more

When you order a cheeseburger, you can now see how many calories it contains, and even though the number appears high, it seems that it doesn’t sway your decision to place your order. A new study found that calorie labeling hasn’t been as effective as intended in helping people make healthier choices when it comes ...click here to read more

In chronic kidney disease (CKD), kidney function doesn’t fail at once. The condition, in fact, progresses over time and through stages. The success of the treatment often depends on which stage chronic kidney disease is diagnosed at. For best outcomes and prevention of complications, the condition should be detected as early as possible. Chronic kidney ...click here to read more

Coronary heart disease risk increases by 24 percent with high intake of saturated fats. Foods rich in saturated fat include butter, red meat, lard, and palm oil. The researchers suggest that replacing saturated fat with unsaturated fat could help lower the risk of coronary heart disease. Senior author Qi Sun explained, “Our findings strongly corroborate ...click here to read more

Unlike the turkey, you don’t need to be stuffed this Thanksgiving weekend. Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season, which is inevitably associated with heavy overeating, ultimately leading to weight gain. Registered dietician Kristen Kizer explained, “Lack of sleep, an abundance of decadent food, and the stress of the holidays are the perfect storm ...click here to read more

Acute kidney injury, proteinuria, and blood sugar increase the risk of poor renal function in diabetes patients. The researchers looked at 3,679 type 2 diabetics from a de-identified cohort of patients. Patients were classified into groups based on the following risk factors: acute kidney injury (AKI), proteinuria (protein in the urine), and unmanaged blood sugar. ...click here to read more

Regulating VLDL cholesterol levels can help prevent heart disease and fatty liver disease. For proper liver function, VLDL cholesterol must be in perfect balance, not too high or too low. In his research, Dr. Shadab Siddiqi set on to find an easier way to regulate VLDL. Dr. Siddiqi uncovered a protein known as Small Valosin-Containing ...click here to read more

Dropping those few extra pounds that have miraculously found their way to you may be a real challenge. Sure, as we age, we become less active and maybe our diet isn’t the healthiest out there, but even if you do watch what you eat and exercise regularly, you may still be struggling with weight loss. ...click here to read more

High cholesterol is a risk factor for heart disease, so it’s important to keep your numbers in check. LDL cholesterol clogs up your arteries and makes them stiff, so your heart has to work harder as a result. This is problematic because over time this extra strain can cause damage and even trigger a heart ...click here to read more