by Christian Goodman | Sep 24, 2019
It’s not always enough just to tell people about how to look after their health. After all, by now, there can’t be many people who don’t know that eating the wrong foods and sitting around all day will hurt their health. But knowing what to do and putting it into...
by Scott Davis | Sep 23, 2019
Everyone loves their phone, and most of us couldn’t live without them. But new research paints a grim health picture if you use them the wrong way. Especially for our heart. It’s time to look at the dos and don’ts of smartphone usage—before it’s too late. The study,...
by Scott Davis | Sep 22, 2019
Being obese is the biggest risk factor for heart disease, partly because obese people have more fat hugging their hearts. But even slim people can have fat around their heart. Exercise helps in the war on fat, but what kind of exercise is best for reducing heart fat?...
by Christian Goodman | Sep 21, 2019
It seems like the kind of claim a snake-oil salesman would make: “This sound can lower your blood pressure!” But according to an article in the International Journal of Cardiology, it’s perfectly true. Not only that, it’s effective even for people who couldn’t quite...
by Christian Goodman | Sep 20, 2019
If you suffer sleep apnea, you know how being tired during the day can put you and others in danger. You may also know that sleep apnea can cause stroke, heart attack and even dementia. But a new study reveals more subtle consequences of sleep apnea. And one that’s...
by Christian Goodman | Sep 19, 2019
There are many types of vertigo and many possible treatment options. Most of them unfortunately very ineffective. So, you can imagine it made quite a stir when a new study revealed that one vitamin can cure two of the most common types of vertigo. What’s more, this...