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In diabetes patients, gastroparesis and stomach problems may be reduced with dietary changes. Gastroparesis is a progressive disorder causing food to remain in the stomach for prolonged periods of time. The condition is also known as delayed gastric emptying. Gastroparesis often stems from the damage to the nerves running through the digestive tract, so the ...click here to read more

Elderly patients with cognitive impairment have a higher risk of heart failure readmission and all-cause mortality. The study found that patients with cognitive impairment had a 7.5 times higher risk for heart failure readmission and all cause death. The study suggests that in these patients, adhering to a medication treatment plan may get progressively worse, ...click here to read more

We all get tired from time to time. There are days when getting out of bed seems a bit of a struggle. If this is an occasional occurrence, you don’t have to worry too much about it, as it could be a result of poor sleep or a change in your schedule. But if low ...click here to read more

According to the WHO (World Health Organization) and the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death in developed countries like the U.K., the U.S., Canada, and Australia. In the U.S. alone, almost 11.5 percent of the total adult population are diagnosed with heart disease and/or heart problems. And approximately one in every four ...click here to read more

We all have those days when we just can’t help but overindulge in unhealthy foods that we usually avoid. Sure, we know this is not the way to go, but sometimes life happens, and then next thing you know, you’re left feeling sluggish. Food is an integral part of our health, and although it’s okay ...click here to read more

Your pants won’t button, your stomach has grown in size, and you just feel so sluggish you barely want to leave the house. What are we talking about? Bloating. Maybe you ate too much or maybe something you ate just isn’t sitting right, whatever the cause, one thing is for sure – bloating is highly ...click here to read more

Eating walnuts may reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and prostate cancer, as well as improve colon health, according to different studies. The Connecticut-based research center conducted a study among 46 adults aged 30 to 75. All of the participants were overweight with BMIs greater than 25. Men had waist circumferences larger than 40 ...click here to read more

We always hear about the importance of diet and exercise for a strong heart, but which one is better? Well, a new study suggests that either one of the two, or a combination of both, can work wonders for improving heart health for middle-aged adults. The researchers did stress, though, that exercise and diet combined ...click here to read more

September is whole grains month and fruits & veggies month, so we present our top articles that discuss the impact that whole grains, fruits, and vegetables have on heart disease, stroke, weight loss, cholesterol, glaucoma, and breast cancer. As the saying goes, “you are what you eat.” It’s important that we eat nutritious foods to ...click here to read more

This week’s health news roundup presents articles discussing irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease, kidney stones, inflammatory bowel disease, and cataracts. This week we discuss how IBS symptoms may be lowered with modified rye bread, natural treatments for Crohn’s disease, higher risk of kidney stones in ankylosing spondylitis, and how cataract surgery can help extend seniors’ ...click here to read more

LDL “bad” cholesterol can be lowered with a Mediterranean diet and a low-carb vegan diet in men. The study looked at 19 men with metabolic syndrome, which means having three or more risk factors for heart disease and stroke – for example, being overweight, having high blood pressure, and being diabetic. The men were followed ...click here to read more

Gallbladder sludge may lead to gallstones in the elderly. Gallbladder sludge, also known as biliary sludge, is a gel-like bile, a potential precursor to cholesterol stones. In the majority of cases, this sludge does not form into stones and can easily dissolve in the gallbladder. Biliary sludge is normal and can be detected through ultrasound. ...click here to read more

The list of exercise benefits seems almost endless, from strengthening bones to promoting weight loss, to even keeping your heart strong and healthy. We are told over and over again we should be exercising, but depending on our age that may be a struggle. The good news is, exercise doesn’t have to be intense if ...click here to read more

Irritable bowel syndrome symptoms are often aggravated by certain foods, but a new study suggests that a certain type of rye bread may help those who suffer from this intestinal disorder. Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a common gut disorder that can cause abdominal pain and discomfort, and either diarrhea or constipation. People who ...click here to read more