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Every morning I start my day with two large glasses of water and two cups of black coffee. Then I pee a lot. It’s frustrating. The urge hits hard and I need to beeline to a toilet as fast as possible. Most of the time it’s easy, but when it isn’t, it can be scary. ...click here to read more

New research suggests that widespread pain is linked to a heightened risk of all types of dementia and stroke. The study, published in the journal Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine, has found that the association is independent of any influential factors such as age, lifestyle, and general health. As a common subtype of chronic pain, ...click here to read more

A commonly prescribed weight-loss drug could help to target fat that has been found to put heart health in danger, according to researchers at UT Southwestern. The weight-loss drug called liraglutide is a once-daily shot that has been found to significantly lower two types of fat. Adults who are overweight or obese and also have ...click here to read more

Some of us have habits that are bad for us. The trouble is that you might not know how bad yours are. For example, would the grocery store or your favorite restaurant sell food that could kill you? I mean, what really makes some food healthy and some dangerous—especially if it’s gluten-free, made from natural ...click here to read more

When I was a kid, I suffered from terrible migraine headaches. Thankfully, I grew out of it, but I’ll never forget the pain. You might not be as lucky as me. Migraines could still attack your life unexpectedly, ripping apart your plans, adding stress, and putting you through periods of extensive pain. I was thinking ...click here to read more

If you want to drastically reduce your risk for sleep apnea, you might want to move more. A new study is showing that active people are far less susceptible to the condition, which can lead to chronic fatigue, heart problems, high blood pressure, heart attack, and type-2 diabetes. People who spend more than four hours ...click here to read more

As a health writer, sometimes I have to be the bearer of bad news. But the truth is that it all depends on how you look at it. Sometimes the scary stuff is a blessing in disguise. For example, your favorite foods could be making you sick or at least weakening your immune system so ...click here to read more

There are some people out there that add kale, cranberries, or nuts to potato salad. Who knows why? Maybe to make it “healthier?” It certainly doesn’t taste good. Potato salad, in my opinion, should be simple. But that’s just me. Regardless of how you like your potato salad, you might not think it’s healthy. Starch ...click here to read more

I’ve seen more health and diet fads over the past 40 years than I care to remember. But some aren’t fads, and I’d venture to say the current hype around fermented foods fits the bill. Why? First off, it passes the smell test. There are no magical claims, it encourages a diverse group of foods, ...click here to read more

If you like to stop in for a cheap, cold soda at a national food chain (or virtually any restaurant), think about more than just the price and the temperature. Think about how that cup is holding far more than a safe amount of sugar. Even if it is a small size. According to researchers ...click here to read more

Those who eat whole grains may have lower blood pressure, blood sugar, and risk of heart disease. New research confirms these findings in older adults who consume more servings of whole grains compared to those who eat fewer. The study published in the Journal of Nutrition examined how whole and refined grain intake over time ...click here to read more

Early detection of blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes may be crucial for future control, according to a new joint study from the Universities of Gothenburg and Oxford. Researchers suggest that the years immediately after diagnosis are extremely critical for the risk of heart attack and death in the future. The study was based ...click here to read more

Avoid cardiovascular disease by ditching the sweets. This is the suggestion from a new study published in the journal BMC Medicine that looked at two common dietary patterns in British adults. As one of the main causes of death and disability in the UK, cardiovascular disease can be caused by poor diet. Unfortunately, the most ...click here to read more

Acute and chronic inflammation are very different things. But it’s possible that a small, insignificant injury can be the gateway to further problems. Inflammation is a natural response designed to keep you healthy. When you bang your leg, inhale an allergen, or become infected with a virus, your body’s immune system goes to work to ...click here to read more