Category: Health Conditions

Statins Increase Diabetes Risk by 38%

Evidence continues to grow that shows the devastating effects of statins on health and longevity. Before taking them, consider the results of these studies. STORY AT-A-GLANCE Data from one study showed people taking statin medications have a 38% increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Scientists have identified several factors that may play a part…


Try to Do This Once an Hour to Keep Blood Moving

It’s easy to take a seat and not give it up. Last night, for example, I sat down around 7 p.m. and don’t think I moved until about 10:45. The seat was just that good. I know you can relate. You’ve likely sat through an entire sports game, movie, or back-to-back episode of a binge-able…


Manuka Honey Fights Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Plus so Much More

The steadily worsening problem of antibiotic-resistant pathogens – cause for grave concern in the medical community – has researchers working overtime to discover solutions.  But several studies raise hope that Manuka honey may hold the key to combating MRSA and other drug-resistant strains. In one study conducted at Cardiff Metropolitan University and published in 2012 in Microbiology, researchers…


This Ear Condition Warns of Coronary Disease—Press on the Ears This Way

In the face of pain, the common treatment method in hospitals is to use painkillers, but many patients’ pain doesn’t get relieved after taking them, and the painkillers also bring side effects. There are many examples of using auriculotherapy for pain, which is fast and effective, and has no side effects. Curing a Stiff Neck…


This Ear Condition Warns of Coronary Disease—Press This Spot on the Ears

In the face of pain, the common treatment method in hospitals is to use painkillers, but many patients’ pain doesn’t get relieved after taking them, and the painkillers also bring side effects. There are many examples of using auriculotherapy for pain, which is fast and effective, and has no side effects. Curing a Stiff Neck…


The Simple But Forgotten Open Air Factor in Infection Control

Documented in medical journals for almost two centuries but seemingly forgotten nowadays, breathing fresh outdoor air could be key to defending against airborne bacteria and viruses, including COVID-19, a leading infectious disease expert from the Australian National University (ANU) suggests. Professor Peter Collignon, a co-author of a paper on the subject, said in a release…


At the First Sign of Dementia, Do This

What day of the week is it? What is the password of your bank account? If you are often forgetful, and your memory is getting worse, beware of dementia. However, research has proven that the right approach can improve dementia and make the mind work better. The Most Commonly Recognized Early Sign of Dementia An…


The Serious Consequence of Exercising Too Much, Too Fast

Do you do too much exercise too soon to make up for lost time? Sound familiar? Exhaustive muscular work, especially following a period of inactivity, can cause mechanical and chemical disruptions to muscle cell membranes which trigger the muscle cells to burst. I am an exercise physiologist and sports medicine specialist who studies exercise-associated collapse….


Fight Off Osteoporosis by Strengthening Your Bones

A strong musculoskeletal system holds you together—literally. It’s important from your formative years to later life. With proper nutrition and consistent exercise, you can stay vital well into your golden years. That’s important, because an ever-larger percent of the American people is over 65 years old. Just as engineers reinforce a building’s framework to withstand…


Secrets of Permanent Blindness Revealed by Stem-cell Research

Research into the retina and optic nerve using stem-cell models has unveiled specific genetic markers of glaucoma—the world’s leading cause of permanent blindness— possibly opening up new treatments for the condition. Glaucoma is a blanket term describing a group of eye conditions that do damage to the retinal ganglion cells—neurons near the inner eye— that…