This Popular Drink Doubles Stroke Risk

This Popular Drink Doubles Stroke Risk

High blood pressure and type 2 diabetes have been considered the two major risk factors for suffering stroke and/or heart attack. But a new study published in the journal Stroke reveals that one particular popular drink contributes to stroke more drastically than high...
6 Best Hemorrhoid Fighting Foods

6 Best Hemorrhoid Fighting Foods

A high-fiber diet is one of the best ways to prevent and treat hemorrhoids. In a recent edition of the journal Minerva Gastroenterologica e Dietologica, a study showed that fiber worked so well that it could even treat advanced hemorrhoids, which are the cases that...
These Five Things Beat Acid Reflux

These Five Things Beat Acid Reflux

Acid-reflux drugs are incredibly unhealthy, even life-threatening, since they prevent your body from absorbing essential nutrients and can cause a wide range of conditions from depression to stomach cancer. That is why a new study in the JAMA Internal Medicine...
How Resting Causes Stroke (Truly Surprising)

How Resting Causes Stroke (Truly Surprising)

People who are at heightened risk of stroke are often advised by doctors to get some rest, sleep for longer, and to not overexert themselves. This may, however, be flawed advice according to a new study from the University of Cambridge. In fact, getting more rest may...
Lower Cholesterol With This New Type Of Salt

Lower Cholesterol With This New Type Of Salt

A recent study published in the European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology reveals a “new type” of salt that eliminates the bad effects of high cholesterol. Even better, you have everything at home or in your local supermarket to make this “new type” of salt. On...