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Heart failure risk in older adults may increase with high protein diet and processed red meat intake. For their study, the researchers reviewed self-reported diets of 103,878 women over the age of 50. Of the participants, 1,711 went on to develop heart failure. The researchers found that high intake of dietary protein was associated with ...click here to read more

Coronary artery disease incidences have declined by nearly 20 percent in the U.S., according to latest research findings. Although there has been a great emphasis on lowering risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD), which include blood pressure and blood lipids, the outcomes of these recommendations have been unknown. The researchers of the study pooled ...click here to read more

Alzheimer’s disease and dementia risk may be reduced in elderly who take college courses, according to research. The Australian study looked at 359 participants who partook in a series of cognitive tests prior to completing a full year of college courses – either part-time or full-time. The participants were reassessed every year for three years. ...click here to read more

Heart disease risk is lowered with unsaturated fats and high-quality carbohydrates. The study found that replacing saturated fats with high-quality carbs had the biggest impact on reducing heart disease risk. No benefit was observed when the researchers replaced saturated fats with highly processed food. Study author and professor of nutrition Frank B. Hu explained, “Many ...click here to read more

Cholesterol levels and heart disease risk may be lowered by eating oats. In a review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, the researchers concluded that oat fiber can reduce LDL cholesterol, non-HDL cholesterol, and apolipoprotein B (apoB), which are all markers of cardiovascular disease risk. Oats are a great source of soluble fiber which is ...click here to read more

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection of the kidneys, ureters, or bladder. UTIs are common and not usually serious if treated right away. If you don’t take action, though, the infection can spread to your kidneys, which can get serious and cause permanent damage. That’s why it’s good to keep in mind ...click here to read more

Blood pressure and colon cancer risk may be lowered with a vegetarian diet. The researchers analyzed seven clinical trials and 32 studies where participants consumed a vegetarian diet. The researchers measured differences in blood pressure associated with eating a vegetarian diet. The researchers found that adhering to a vegetarian diet was associated with reduced systolic ...click here to read more

A bladder diary may help manage incontinence, bladder leaks. A bladder diary is where you document your urinary habits. For example, you would document when you went to the bathroom, what you ate or drank prior to urination, any accidents you may have had, your daily activities, and your urges to urinate. A bladder diary ...click here to read more

Have you been avoiding avocados because they’re high in fat? New research shows that you may be missing out on the fruit’s benefits to your cardiovascular health and cholesterol numbers. In fact, eating an avocado a day, as part of a diet with moderate fat intake, could help lower cholesterol in patients who are obese ...click here to read more

Ever turn on a water faucet only to find the water is lingering in the sink and not going down the drain? You have a clogged drain from buildup, and maybe other items which can make their way down a drain (but shouldn’t!). Well, picture this image with your arteries: Your heart is the faucet ...click here to read more

Although statins can be used to reduce cholesterol, there are also natural cholesterol reducers which can help achieve lower cholesterol numbers. There are two main types of cholesterol: LDL and HDL cholesterol. HDL cholesterol is known as the good cholesterol, and LDL is considered the bad one. High levels of LDL cholesterol can cause plaque ...click here to read more

Bladder incontinence can develop after a person has experienced a stroke, depending on the degree of the brain damage and location of the affected area. Bladder incontinence is usually brought on by the weakness of bladder muscles which reduces one’s ability to control urine. This can lead to urinary urgency, higher urination frequency, and even ...click here to read more

Enlarged prostate treatment may help with the passage of large kidney stones in the urine. The patients in the study were treated with tamsulosin, a common treatment for an enlarged prostate. The researchers found this treatment helped improve kidney stone passage through urine. Researcher Dr. Jeremy Furyk explained, “Kidney stones are a bit of a ...click here to read more

Hypertension, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes are linked to a greater risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD) in men. An atherosclerotic syndrome characterized by blockage of the arteries, especially in the extremities, peripheral artery disease affects eight to 10 million people in the U.S. It is associated with reduced function and a higher risk ...click here to read more