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People stick to their doctor’s appointments. They may do it with disdain, but most will routinely hit the dentist, as well. Massages? Check. But when’s the last time you had your eyes checked? I thought so. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, everyone should have a complete eye exam by the time they are ...click here to read more

A new study published in ESC Heart Failure suggests that aspirin use may be associated with a 26% increased risk of heart failure in people with at least one predisposing factor for the condition. This is the first study to find that aspirin use in individuals with at least one risk factor for heart failure ...click here to read more

“Snacking” has a bad reputation, but it really shouldn’t. After all, it’s not synonymous with junk food. Cookies, chips, and chocolate bars might have stolen the spotlight, but they are not the only snacks out there. Snacking can be healthy. If you have type-2 diabetes or prediabetes, snacks can be essential in helping you manage ...click here to read more

According to a new study published in the European Heart Journal – Digital Health, going to sleep between 10:00 and 11:00 PM is associated with a lower risk of developing heart disease than earlier or later bedtimes. Previous research has investigated a link between sleep duration and cardiovascular disease, but this is one of the ...click here to read more

New research shows that insomnia may be a potential risk factor for brain bleeding from a ruptured aneurysm. According to the latest study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, this risk factor comes along with other well-known risk factors, such as smoking and high blood pressure. Worldwide, more than 3% of adults ...click here to read more

If you’ve been experiencing tingling, numbness, pins and needles, or burning pain in your feet, you’re certainly not alone. In fact, you’re part of a growing number of Americans. New research is suggesting that “small fiber neuropathy” is on the rise, leading to a more significant number of Americans experiencing symptoms in their feet. Although ...click here to read more

Carbohydrate means “sugar.” Which, in current vernacular, also means bad. But is this fair? Not really. Although carbohydrates are sugar, they are not inherently bad. Not all sugar is bad, believe it or not. In fact, your body needs it to run. Glucose (stored sugar) is your body’s preferred source of energy. Sugar allows your ...click here to read more

As more studies are conducted, mounting evidence is showing a relationship between peripheral artery disease (PAD) and sleep. PAD is often caused by atherosclerosis, which is when there’s a buildup of fats and other debris from the bloodstream in the arteries. The symptoms of peripheral artery disease (PAD) can range from mild to severe. Some ...click here to read more

Earlier this month, former United States President Bill Clinton was hospitalized for sepsis. It might have left you wondering what sepsis is. It’s a relatively common condition that isn’t talked about too frequently, and Bill Clinton isn’t the only notable name to have an experience with it. It killed Muppet’s creator Jim Henson and pope ...click here to read more

New research from the Freemason’s Center for Male Health and Wellbeing (FCMHW) has found a potential link between a type of fat in the blood and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Approximately 60 million adults in the US have a sleep disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea is one of the most prevalent. The condition causes the ...click here to read more

Most people associate liver disease with alcoholism or hepatitis. In the past, that may have applied. These days, however, obesity is the primary driver of liver disease. And it’s killing people. Advanced fatty liver disease, which is brought on by excessive fat levels in the liver, can boost a person’s risk of dying by seven ...click here to read more

Some cases of heart disease could be avoided by preventing iron deficiency, according to a new study. The research published in the ESC Heart Failure journal suggests growing evidence of a link between an iron deficiency in middle age and heart disease. Previous studies had found that patients with cardiovascular diseases such as heart failure ...click here to read more

Stress that’s left unchecked can be dangerous and contribute to many health problems, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, and diabetes. But many lifestyle behaviors can help to reduce stress, including meditation. A new study from the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences found that mental training can reduce the ...click here to read more

Inflammation is a part of life, and it can be a really good thing. It helps you heal from colds and other illnesses, bumps, cuts, and more. But too much inflammation, like when it flares up when there is no need to, is dangerous. And it happens to a lot of people. Called “chronic” inflammation, ...click here to read more