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Over the past few weeks, there has been growing concern about a coronavirus outbreak. Are you at high risk? Probably not. Although a handful of North American cases have come to light in the past week, the virus is largely concentrated in Wuhan, China. Other countries in the Far East have reported cases, but that ...click here to read more

Many people who suffer from eating disorders also show signs of exercise addiction, according to new research. The study, led by Mike Trott of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), was published this month in the journal Eating and Weight Disorders – Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia, and Obesity. Trott and his team are the first to measure rates ...click here to read more

High cholesterol is a big-time risk factor for heart disease. When cholesterol accumulates inside your veins and arteries (called atherosclerosis), it raises blood pressure and puts increased pressure on the heart to pump blood. When your heart has a hard time pumping blood, it can lead to a bunch of problems. Not only does it ...click here to read more

A vegetarian diet may be linked to a lower risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs), according to a new study published in Scientific Reports. Researchers have found that E. coli associated with urinary tract infections are more commonly found in the gut of meat-eaters compared to those who avoid meat. UTIs are generally caused by ...click here to read more

You probably don’t spend too much time thinking about the wonders of your ears. Until, of course, hearing is impaired. Ears are pretty impressive. They allow you to distinguish between the sound of a saxophone and a flute without even thinking. They tell you if a sound is near or far and allow you to ...click here to read more

Night shift workers often experience poor sleep and fatigue. But a new study has found some interesting findings that may help older people lower the side effects of working night shifts. Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston and Harvard Medical School found that older people who work nights may feel more alert and ...click here to read more

The last thing you want to do when your joints hurt is exercise. In fact, you might not even want to hear about it. But it helps. In fact, it might help better than anything. The right exercises performed properly might be the solution for any type of joint pain. I’m talking ankle, knee, hip, ...click here to read more

Quick: What do you need for a “detox?” You might think you need a really restrictive diet, a whole bunch of teas and juices, and an endless supply or closely regimented supplements. That’s what a lot of programs suggest, after all. But the truth is you need none of them. In fact, by using a ...click here to read more

Leg cramps hit hard. Sometimes they attack when you’re out for a walk, while other times, all you have to do is stand up from the sofa. Heck, they can even take hold in the middle of the night while you’re fast asleep. These sharp, intense bouts of pain can last for several minutes and ...click here to read more

What would it cost to go to Jamaica for a week? God, I love Blue Mountain coffee. Especially when I’m drinking it with my wife. My wife is so funny. Comedy is the best. That Dave Chappelle guy kills me. I saw him in New York once. I wonder how much a flight would be ...click here to read more

It’s scary to think that your blood pressure readings could be way off. Inaccurate blood pressure readings might mean you’re taking medicine you don’t need. Or worse, you might not be aware of how high your blood pressure really is. Whether you’re at the doctor’s office or the comfort of your own home, preparing for ...click here to read more

According to data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA), a decline in cognition has long been associated with both hearing loss and vision loss. But now, a recent study led by Montreal researchers asks why this relationship exists. A paper published in the journal Scientific Reports by Concordia’s Natalie Phillips and her colleagues ...click here to read more

Neck and back pain can be the worst. Especially when they appear out of nowhere. Sure, I’d get it if Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson just kicked you in the back. But the pain started when you were putting your socks on! It’s possible that your pain is being caused by a pinched nerve. Sounds painful, ...click here to read more

A high fiber diet that is relatively rich in plant protein could cause excess bloating, according to a new study. Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health came to this conclusion after analyzing data from a clinical trial of 164 participants who follow a high fiber diet. The study published in the ...click here to read more