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If you’re struggling to fall asleep, you may reach for a snack to help. Whichever food or beverage you choose, make sure it isn’t an avocado. Avocados are trendy right now from dips and toast. But avocados should be avoided before bed if you want a good night’s rest. Nutritionists suggest that regularly consuming an ...click here to read more

High blood pressure is a contributing cause of about 1,000 deaths a day – and one in every three American adults has the condition. About seven in 10 don’t realize it, putting them at risk for heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and kidney disease. About seven in 10 adults with high blood pressure use medication to ...click here to read more

We have all heard stories about someone we know who was seriously injured by a slip-and-fall and worried about whether or not it would be us next. The sad truth is the risk of injury after a fall only increases as we age and can be doubly as likely if we also suffer from cognitive ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis is a common condition among people over the age of 65. It is an autoimmune disorder that occurs when the body’s immune system attacks the healthy tissues in the joints or bones. Typical symptoms include swollen and painful joints that may also feel warm. More concerning, though, is the relation between rheumatoid arthritis ...click here to read more

What is insomnia? Well, if you’re one of the many Americans who can’t sleep at night and find yourself unable to stay asleep or have trouble falling asleep, that is a good indication you may have insomnia. A good night’s sleep is nature’s best medicine. But unfortunately, many Americans find it difficult to get their ...click here to read more

There is always talk about the dangers of high cholesterol but it’s rarer to discuss the dangers of low cholesterol’s effect on health. One area of research on low cholesterol has found that people with low levels are associated with a higher risk of suicide. So far, several research papers have highlighted this possible link. ...click here to read more

Stress is something that seems unavoidable in life, yet we are constantly being cautioned by medical practitioners to avoid it as much as possible. Stress has often been associated with issues in the cardiovascular system, but new research points to its effects on cognitive health, as well. To function optimally, the brain needs a balance ...click here to read more

A water expert has revealed that dehydration may contribute to memory loss. Dr. Jide Owolana explained that along with staying well hydrated to reduce the risk of memory loss, we should also cut back on our consumption of sugary drinks and alcohol. There are many health risks associated with dehydration including mood swings, reduction in ...click here to read more

Scientists are suggesting that there is one key molecule that is necessary for healthy aging, and that is nitric oxide. Aging occurs when the end of telomeres – the end of DNA strands – erode, which prevents proper cellular replication. This means new cells are created faulty, which results in degraded functioning of the tissue. ...click here to read more

There are many factors that can affect a person’s sleep including stress levels, medical conditions, chronic pain, and environmental factors like lighting and temperature, for example. Diet also plays a large role in our ability to fall asleep. Eating the right food can lead to a good night’s rest, while eating the wrong food may ...click here to read more

While pregnancy and childbirth still contain many mysteries to the medical community and general population, some conditions that occur during pregnancy are beginning to offer potential predictors for health after giving birth. One such condition is preeclampsia, which causes organ damage to the liver or kidneys. It occurs in three to five percent of all ...click here to read more

Strokes remain one of the few medical conditions with an uncertain recovery prognosis. The way a stroke will affect an individual in the long term is highly dependent on how severe the affliction was and on the medical history of the patient who suffered it. Much of the recovery process still relies on chance, however. ...click here to read more

Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes the sufferer to experience a loss of breath for short periods while asleep. Many times, the condition can go undiagnosed simply because the person is unaware that they have it, as it occurs during sleep. This is especially true for people who sleep alone and who ...click here to read more

Close to 70 percent of Americans have difficulty sleeping at least once a week, but breathing exercises for sleep can be a simple and safe way to deal with the frustration of not getting enough rest. Have you ever spent hours staring up at the ceiling in the middle of the night when you should ...click here to read more