by ShellyManning | Jan 7, 2020
Osteoarthritis is often called “wear and tear arthritis”, because it’s traditionally considered to be caused by strain on joints. This can be caused by either overworking them with repeated movement (carpenter hammering) or by being overweight. But this is far from...
by Christian Goodman | Jan 5, 2020
The simple act of having a healthy snack can become dangerous due to a strange allergy risk that is newly discovered among one of the most widely prescribed high blood pressure medications, according to a new study published by the American College of Allergy, Asthma...
by Christian Goodman | Jan 4, 2020
Previous studies have connected sleep apnea with everything from heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, dementia, glaucoma, and a variety of other serious illnesses. It has also been found to be responsible for many accidents, including on the road. But what has saving...
by Julissa Clay | Jan 3, 2020
When researching various health issues, it’s unusual to have one particular ingredient named as being associated with preventing pretty much every health hazard you encounter. But this superfood improves everything from arthritis to high blood pressure to diabetes to...
by Scott Davis | Jan 2, 2020
Heart attacks and strokes are caused by blocked blood flow in the heart and up to the brain. To prevent this and improve cardiovascular health, doctors recommend a change in diet, exercise and then of course drugs (lots of drugs). But there is a different, more...
by Christian Goodman | Jan 1, 2020
It’s a well-known fact that blood pressure medications come with a ton of both minor and major side effects. But now researchers from the University of Glasgow have discovered that one of the most commonly prescribed blood pressure drugs has now been proven to double...
by Julissa Clay | Dec 31, 2019
Periods are great, said no woman in history ever! The truth is quite different. So many women get sick of that time of the month and/or taking the contraceptive pill, leading them to take drastic measures – the surgical removal of their ovaries being the most severe....
by Scott Davis | Dec 30, 2019
Acid reflux is unpleasant at the best of times, but new studies reveal that it could be even worse than once thought. Acid reflux is the regurgitation of stomach acid in your esophagus. Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) involves pain in the joint and muscles that...
by Christian Goodman | Dec 29, 2019
If we told you that one small vegetable could prevent over a million deaths a year in the US alone, you’d likely think we were off our rockers, right? Well, the truth is this little root vegetable has the power to reduce blood pressure by almost 10 points within the...
by Scott Davis | Dec 28, 2019
Baked goods are usually not considered to be very good for cholesterol and blood sugar. But a recent study published in the IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science has found a way to eat your cake and lower your cholesterol and blood sugar as well. And...