Category: Health & Safety

Study Shows Evening Exercises Can Lower Blood Sugar and Insulin Levels

A New Zealand study has found that regular, light exercises at night can be particularly effective for improving health by breaking the prolonged period of sitting time that tends to happen in the evening when people have their largest meals and consume the bulk of their online streaming services. The researchers found that interrupting periods…


Massive Uptick in Tic Disorders During the Pandemic, 1 Unexpected Remedy

Many diseases have a cure, yet many more that do not. These include neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, balding, and disorders such as autism or Tourette syndrome. What is surprising is that the frequency of Tourette syndrome, or more generally tic disorders, has increased dramatically throughout the pandemic, especially for young teenage girls. What…


The Culprit Behind the Cruise Ship Outbreaks: Norovirus

Recently, there have been many media reports on infection outbreaks on several cruise ships with tens—even hundreds—of guests having gastrointestinal symptoms and overwhelming onboard medical staff. Although these cases are still being investigated, it is widely believed that these outbreaks were due to norovirus. Norovirus 101 Norovirus is a zoonotic virus that likely mutated so that…


Tooth Loss and Diabetes Increase Dementia Risk, Expert Explains Why

Tooth loss, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease or dementia may seem like unrelated health issues. However, a growing body of evidence suggests that there may be a strong association between these conditions. A new study published in the Journal of Dental Research supports this link, indicating that individuals with tooth loss and diabetes may be at increased…


The Cup of Coffee You Drink Every Morning May Contain Thousands of Microplastics: Studies

For many Americans, grabbing a latte or a hot tea from a coffee shop is as habitual as brushing their teeth. You know the routine: Leave the house at 8:00 a.m., pick up your Starbucks drink at 8:15, and get to work by 8:30. Coffee and tea help us get through the Monday–Friday grind. But…


Ultra-Orthodox Jews Have Lower Autism Rates–Is It Because They Circumcise Their Boys Differently?

According to a 2015 article published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, modern Jews have children who are more frequently diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder than ultra-Orthodox Jews and Arabs. The study, which was led by Dr. Raanan Raz, who was at the Harvard School of Public Health at the time, analyzed…


Study Confirms Physical Exercise Should Be First Choice for Mental Health Treatment

In a funk? Do you: a) reach for a bag of potato chips, b) call a friend, c) pop an extra anti-depressant, or d) head for the gym to sweat out the sadness? For years, studies have shown that exercise is one of the best ways to treat a range of mental health issues. A…


The Controversial Link Between Chronic Infections and Heart Disease

For over a century, cardiovascular disease has consistently been the number one cause of death worldwide. Today, various manifestations of the disease claim about 18 million lives each year. That’s nearly double the death toll of cancer, which is the world’s second leading cause of death. It’s clear that cardiovascular problems are at epidemic proportions….


Sleep Cramps May Indicate Calcium Deficiency, 2 Tips for Getting More Calcium Besides Drinking Milk

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body, yet it is also one of the nutrients that modern people often lack. Calcium deficiency can cause osteoporosis and other health issues, so it is important to include sufficient amounts of calcium intake in the daily diet. Calcium Deficiency Leads to Osteoporosis and Night Cramps…


New Study Shows Women Empowered by Home Birth

How do women who have given birth in both a hospital and a homebirth setting perceive their experiences giving birth? In a February 2023 study published in the journal, Women and Birth, three Irish researchers sought to answer this question. The study, “‘It could not have been more different.’ Comparing experiences of hospital-based birth and…