A new study has found that over half of Americans live with chronic health problems. Study authors Elizabeth Lee Reisinger Walker and Dr. Benjamin Druss explained, “The health of individuals in the U.S.A. is increasingly being defined by complexity and multimorbidity, the co-occurrence of two or more chronic medical conditions.” The authors stressed that individuals ...click here to read more
If you’re looking to boost your metabolism, look no further than your dinner. A recent study found that overweight people who consume food during a smaller window of time than usual reported fewer hunger swings and burned more calories during the night hours. The study was small in size, and an explanation for the results ...click here to read more
A new study suggests that your genes may be contributing to your love or hatred for exercise. It is a well-known fact that some individuals enjoy exercising due to the release of dopamine. But researchers found that not all persons experience this rewarding sensation because their genes interfere with the release of dopamine. Lead researcher ...click here to read more
Graphic cigarette labels depicting the health consequences of smoking could help cut down on the numbers of smokers in the U.S. The study suggests these labels could save up to 650,000 lives, along with preventing premature births and low weight babies by the year 2065. Study author David Levy explained, “By any standard, this would ...click here to read more
A new survey reveals that more and more Americans are avoiding scented areas, such as hotels or stores. They are turning away from scented products, too, including candles, air fresheners, and soaps. Roughly one-third of Americans experience symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, and breathing difficulties as a result of exposure to scented products. The survey ...click here to read more
A new study suggests that feeling lonely could be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers found that seniors with elevated levels of amyloid proteins – a characteristic of Alzheimer’s disease –often feel loneliness more often than individuals with lower amyloid count. Lead researcher Dr. Nancy Donovan explained, “For people who have high levels ...click here to read more
A new study has found that people living in poorer areas have a higher risk of stroke, compared to those in wealthier neighborhoods. The study included nearly 25,000 Americans with no prior history of stroke. During the follow-up of over seven years, 929 of the participants had a stroke. The researchers found that men and ...click here to read more
A new study found that many consumers are confused by food labels warning about potential allergens. Lead researcher Dr. Ruchi Gupta explained, “Up to 40 percent of consumers who either themselves have a food allergy or a child with a food allergy are purchasing products with precautionary allergen labels.” The most commonly misunderstood food labels ...click here to read more
A new study has found that having a stressed-out partner can increase the size of your waist. Researcher Kira Birditt explained, “We found that your partner’s stress, and not your own, predicted an increased waist circumference over time.” The researchers also found that quality of marriage affected waist circumference over the course of four years. ...click here to read more
A large study aimed to examine the role pf HDL cholesterol in the risk of developing heart disease. The study involved nearly 623,000 Canadian adults. Those with the lowest HDL cholesterol levels were found to have the highest risk of death by heart disease or stroke, along with higher cancer mortality and other causes. On ...click here to read more
A new study has found there is a high usage of antidepressants after cancer. The study uncovered that treatment for depression and anxiety is twice as high among American cancer survivors, compared to the general population. The researchers looked at over 3,000 cancer survivors of which 19 percent were treating depression or anxiety. Lead researcher ...click here to read more
A new study has found that ingesting cranberry products may offer little benefit in preventing urinary tract infections (UTIs). The study looked at women living in a nursing home and the effects of cranberry capsules. There was no significant difference between UTI rates among women taking the cranberry supplement and women who were not supplementing. ...click here to read more
A potential injection administered to men that would act as birth control is currently in the works, but more research is required to determine its effectiveness. Currently, the only form of birth control available to men is the use of condoms. Researchers are struggling to improve the effectiveness of this injectable birth control and reduce ...click here to read more
Working in a demanding job with little control can shave years off your life, according to research findings. Study leader Erik Gonzalez-Mule explained, “We found that individuals in highly stressful jobs with little control die at a younger age than workers who have more control in their jobs.” On the other hand, researchers found that ...click here to read more
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