Asthma is a condition in the lungs that causes spasmodic swelling, which hampers breathing. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of people suffering from asthma is growing. In 2001, about one in 14 people had asthma, but by 2009, one out of every 12 people suffered from asthma. Researchers are […]
The pancreas is a small organ in the abdomen that is located behind the lower portion of the stomach. It contains enzymes that play an important role in digestion, as well as hormones that assist in metabolizing sugars. Pancreatic cancer claims over 40,000 lives in the U.S. each year. It currently accounts for approximately three […]
What you eat is very important to your health, and as it turns out, when you eat can also have a dramatic influence. A just-released paper published in the Journal of Clinical Endrocrinology and Metabolism has found that eating a late dinner can significantly increase your risk of developing obesity and a number of serious […]
All over-the-counter painkillers except aspirin and acetaminophen will now carry an extended warning. The FDA states that NSAIDs can raise a person’s risk of developing a stroke, heart failure and heart attack. When taken in combination with antidepressants, NSAIDs may also cause bleeding in the brain, a 2015 study published in the British Medical Journal […]
Valley fever is no longer just a desert problem. Driven by climate volatility and dustier conditions, the soil fungus behind this illness is moving into cool, coastal, and temperate regions, with California reporting a record year. Learn how the disease spreads, why diagnosis often lags, and what health officials recommend as fall and winter peaks approach. Awareness and early testing can make all the difference.
Recent research out of King’s College in London has found healthier legs to be associated with a healthier, younger brain. It is nothing new to say that a healthy body produces a healthy mind. However, stronger legs may significantly boost your brain’s strength, as well. The study, published in the November issue of Gerontology, examined […]
With summer temperatures rising, you might be trying a bit harder to keep your Stanley tumbler filled to the top and stay hydrated. Maybe you’re even looking to get on the new “sexy water” train and add fruit, ice, and a variety of supplements to make the intake of H20 more enjoyable. Whatever it takes […]
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Riken Brain Science Institute in Japan, used light to recover the lost memories of mice, which they believe opens the door to possible applications in people with amnesia. Medical experts seem to be split between two schools of thought when it comes to amnesia. Some […]
Although certain factors, like genetics, are out of our control, we can still do some things to extend our lifespan. “For the average individual, everyday behaviors under our own control have a greater impact on healthy longevity than genetics,” said Dr. Gary Small, an expert in memory, brain, and aging at New Jersey’s Hackensack Meridian […]
When the body is under stress, it releases hormones that can cause blood glucose levels to rise. This could cause adverse symptoms in individuals with diabetes; however, it is possible to manage. If you feel threatened or stressed, your body reacts with the ‘fight-or-flight’ response. During this bodily response, the body releases cortisol and adrenaline […]
