Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease? Eat a Sweet Fruit

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease? Eat a Sweet Fruit

by | Oct 30, 2022

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is mostly caused by two things: 1) Eating fatty foods 2) Eating sweets that are then turned into fat So, a new study in the journal Foods comes as a surprise. It reveals one delicious, sweet fruit that counteracts the effects...
When to Lower Cholesterol (and if)

When to Lower Cholesterol (and if)

by | Oct 29, 2022

High cholesterol levels or, more precisely, cholesterol plaque buildup in arteries is proven to lead to stroke and heart attack in later life. And having high cholesterol is riskier as we age. It’s much less dangerous for young adults. But when is the time to take...
One Dementia Factor That Changes Everything

One Dementia Factor That Changes Everything

by | Oct 28, 2022

Dementia is usually attributed to plaque buildup in your brain. But there’s something that has scientists confused: Some people have lots of plaque and no signs of dementia, whereas others have hardly any and suffer full-blown dementia. So, what is the hidden factor...
Snoring Causes This Deadly Disease

Snoring Causes This Deadly Disease

by | Oct 27, 2022

Snoring (and especially sleep apnea) is not just an innocent annoyance. When you snore, you don’t breathe properly, and your blood oxygen level goes down. And according to a new study published in the European Respiratory Journal, this can cause the one disease most...
This Food Heals Vertigo When All Else Fails

This Food Heals Vertigo When All Else Fails

by | Oct 26, 2022

Some cases of vertigo are strangely treatment-resistant. Although treatment may improve symptoms for these patients, slight vertigo still remains. Italian researchers have just discovered that a supplement can clear up this residual dizziness. Their study appears in...
Gout and High Blood Pressure Cured in One Swat

Gout and High Blood Pressure Cured in One Swat

by | Oct 25, 2022

Gout results from the crystallization of high uric acid levels in your blood. These crystals are then deposited in your kidneys and joints, causing extreme pain. The only conventional method to manage this condition is to use strong medications with serious side...
How Hypothyroidism Affects Your Mood

How Hypothyroidism Affects Your Mood

by | Oct 23, 2022

Hypothyroidism is one of the main underlying causes of obesity. It also robs its sufferers of energy and causes all kinds of physical discomforts. But what’s less talked about is how it affects your mood. A study in the latest edition of the journal Cureus...
How You Catch and Spread Nail Fungus

How You Catch and Spread Nail Fungus

by | Oct 22, 2022

Where did your nail fungus come from? And maybe more importantly, where is it going? According to a new study in the journal Fungal Infections in Dermatology, you’re very likely to spread it to those you love if you’re not careful. That’s why today we’re going to...
A Drink Skews Blood Pressure Readings

A Drink Skews Blood Pressure Readings

by | Oct 21, 2022

A recent study published in the American Journal of Hypertension introduces a new twist to the blood pressure debate. You may not actually have high blood pressure even if your doctor says that you do. You might just have had this drink a few hours before your...
17 Things That Trigger Acid Reflux

17 Things That Trigger Acid Reflux

by | Oct 20, 2022

As our time spent working and commuting has increased in the past few decades, our lifestyles have changed. We have tried to become more efficient and save time elsewhere. A study has just been presented at the 13th International Nursing Conference which researched...