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While the benefits of exercise on your fitness, mood, sleep patterns, and cognitive function are well known, a new study from the University of California, Santa Barbara has found that it can also improve your eyesight. Researchers previously discovered that visual processing in mouse and fly models increases during physical activity, and this study aimed ...click here to read more

Scientists at Emory University have found an extract capable of neutralizing antibiotic-resistant staph bacteria within the berries of the Brazilian peppertree. This plant is a weed found commonly in warm climates, including U.S. states like Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Texas, and California, though it is native to South America. The Brazilian peppertree has been used in ...click here to read more

A new study from Carnegie Mellon University has found that marital status can affect your stress level. Cortisol, the stress hormone, was measured in participants of various marital statuses, and it was found that those who were currently married had lower stress levels than those who were divorced, widowed, or had never been married. Researchers ...click here to read more

A swollen clavicle, or collarbone, describes the presence of fluid accumulation or any enlargement found in or around the clavicle, though this swelling may not always be related to the clavicle itself. This swelling is often caused by damage to the soft tissue found over the clavicle, though swelling of the actual bone can occur. ...click here to read more

A deficiency of the anti-aging hormone klotho has been found in patients with diabetes who are also suffering from early stage kidney disease—a discovery that may lead to the development of new treatments. This hormone has previously been linked to the protection of the vascular system and has been found to help prevent abnormal symptoms ...click here to read more

Heavy snowfalls have been linked to an increase in hospitalizations and deaths due to cardiac events, according to new research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. The increase in heart attacks or myocardial infarctions were seen predominantly in men and are believed to be associated with the need to shovel after a winter storm. ...click here to read more

The risk of exposure to toxic metals like arsenic and mercury may be increased by consuming a gluten-free diet, according to a study recently put forth by the University of Illinois at Chicago. Exposure to these substances has been linked to the development of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and neurological issues. While it is recommended that ...click here to read more

Researchers have found a link between certain variations in DNA and the development of type 2 diabetes that may explain why some individuals get the disease while those with similar lifestyles do not. A team of scientists has published their findings in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, stating that some genetic defects ...click here to read more

Working out too much or too hard without adequate stretching and resting may cause injuries due to overuse of the muscles—this can throw off your entire fitness regimen. Learn which injuries are the most common and how to avoid them by reading below, so you can continue to exercise safely. Sprained ankle. One of the ...click here to read more

When it comes to protecting your heart, you know the drill: Eat well, don’t smoke, reduce stress, exercise, mind your alcohol, and manage other conditions like blood pressure and cholesterol. High blood pressure and cholesterol are large contributing factors associated with heart disease and heart attack, so taking these two under control should be a ...click here to read more

It is equally as important to exercise regularly at an older age as it is at a younger one. Exercise is an integral part of health because it improves heart function, helps to maintain a healthy weight, and according to the latest findings, helps reduce the risk of serious mobility problems. Nearly one in four ...click here to read more

A new drug may soon be available to better treat lung diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The latest study looked at the efficiency of the drug to treat COPD and other lung diseases. The drug contains FPS-ZM1, which was found to respond to inflammation in COPD during mouse trials. Researcher Se-Ran Yang explained, ...click here to read more

A study conducted by Eric Prossnitz of The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center has identified a protein, NOX1, that causes cellular aging. Researchers also discovered a new class of drugs to effectively block the gene expression that produces NOX1, this way slowing down cellular aging. Prossnitz observed mice that lacked a receptor called ...click here to read more

Menopause is a natural part of aging for women, beginning on average at the age of 51. The period that is often referred to as menopause is actually called perimenopause, one of the three stages of menopause. Perimenopause is the time when a woman’s body begins to transition into menopause, and it is marked by ...click here to read more