This Common Drug Causes Dementia

This Common Drug Causes Dementia

Most people develop mild cognitive impairment as they age, but it is only in some cases that this condition progresses to full-blown dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. A new study in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine has just identified one common medication that...
A Scary-Sounding Acid Reflux Treatment (backed by a new study)

A Scary-Sounding Acid Reflux Treatment (backed by a new study)

The journal Gastroenterology has just published a study revealing a very unusual but effective drug-free treatment for acid reflux. And as scary as this treatment may sound, it’s actually quite safe. The lower esophageal sphincter is the gatekeeper of your stomach. In...
Sleep Apnea Caused By These 3 Foods (cut them out)

Sleep Apnea Caused By These 3 Foods (cut them out)

You’ve probably heard of factors that contribute to sleep apnea, but food is very seldom discussed. And we’re not talking about obesity (although it’s a big contributor to sleep apnea), as these are not foods that necessarily cause weight gain. Yet, one of them will...
A Hidden Way to Prevent Hearth Attack

A Hidden Way to Prevent Hearth Attack

The American Heart Association’s most straightforward and accurate test of heart health and cardiovascular disease risk is called the Life’s Simple 7 (or LS7). The LS7 tests for the effects of smoking, diet, physical activity, body mass index, blood pressure, total...