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You’ve surely heard of high cholesterol, but like many Americans, you probably have no idea if you have it. High cholesterol comes with no symptoms, and most don’t learn their levels until they visit a doctor and have it looked at. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) nearly 94 million adults ...click here to read more

A new study published in the Journal of the North American Menopause Society suggests that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may lead to increased joint pain in postmenopausal women. Many health issues are associated with the menopause transition, including sleep apnea and joint pain. Since the incidence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been found to ...click here to read more

Many can rationalize that elevated body mass may promote pain in the lower limbs. After all, your lower body bears the stress of holding you up. But new research associates body mass index, or BMI, with greater pain severity in the knees, feet, and hips, as expected, but also in the hands, in people with ...click here to read more

As people get older, they might not have as much sex as they used to. And it’s not that they don’t want to, or they aren’t thinking about it. There seems to be more difficulty turning it into action. Sex offers many health benefits that can be very helpful for older folks, so it might ...click here to read more

Lowering blood sugar also sounds great in theory. In reality, however, it’s certainly not a piece of cake. High blood sugar can come with a bunch of problems. It can boost the risk for type-2 diabetes and heart disease. It can attack your metabolism and damage valuable organs like your liver. It can also be ...click here to read more

New research published in the Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders suggests that eating disorders may be associated with diabetic eye issues. The most common eye disease in people with diabetes is retinopathy, where microvascular changes in the retina can result in vision impairment and even blindness. For the study, researchers from Anglia Ruskin University ...click here to read more

When you get sick, bang your toe, or cut your finger, your immune system springs into action. Its job is to neutralize any invaders and help restore health. It does this by activating white blood cells, which release cytokines and other inflammatory molecules that simultaneously launch the offensive and defend your healthy tissue. When this ...click here to read more

Navigating a healthy diet can seem like a challenge. Keeping track of calories, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals can get a little confusing and overwhelming. Unfortunately, fiber often gets lost in the mix. And it’s really too bad because fiber can be like medicine. It’s something that countless doctors and nutritional experts suggest everyone ...click here to read more

A new study suggests that postmenopausal women who experience high levels of loneliness and social isolation may be at higher risk for heart disease. Through the pandemic, loneliness in seniors has become an essential issue in age-related health matters. This study outlines how social isolation may have caused a significant problem with heart health. Social ...click here to read more

There’s no doubt that too much worrying can take a toll on your mental health. But new research suggests it can tax your physical health, too. Particularly your heart. A recent study found that when middle-aged men worry too much, they are at a higher risk for developing heart disease, diabetes, or suffering a stroke ...click here to read more

If you snore, you’re not alone. The American Sleep Apnea Foundation estimates that you’re in the company of about 90 million Americans. Most probably don’t even know it, and the most serious consequence is dealing with a tired, irritable partner the next day. Snoring doesn’t immediately mean you have sleep apnea. If you’re waking up ...click here to read more

There have been some big snow dumps this year. Extreme weather patterns have hit traditionally snowy areas with larger volumes, while parts of the country that rarely see snow have been buried. A winter wonderland may look great and even feel special for a brief period. But it can also wreak havoc and pose a ...click here to read more

New information is leading experts to believe that lifestyle behaviors that can support heart health may also be beneficial for brain health. Diseases of the brain are on the rise, and they are often associated with many of the same risk factors that cause heart disease, including diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and tobacco use. ...click here to read more

Your lower extremities put up with a lot of pressure; they carry you around all day. Leg pain can make the most simplistic and natural movements, like walking, seem like a real challenge. If you’re experiencing leg pain, it could be coming from several causes. Let’s take a look at why your legs might be ...click here to read more