Smoking is even worse for your heart than you might already think, new Danish research warns. “It is well known that smoking causes blocked arteries, leading to coronary heart disease and stroke,” said researcher Dr. Eva Holt, of Herlev and Gentofte Hospital in Copenhagen. “Our study shows that smoking also leads to thicker, weaker hearts,”…
Natural Skin Care for Around Your Eyes
Do you sometimes wish you could wear something over your head to hide the bags and dark circles under your eyes? One or more factors can cause the formation of pouches under your eyes or the raccoon look. They may be caused by insufficient sleep, a night of heavy partying with alcohol, or sleeping with…
The War Against an Underrated yet Essential Food in Our Diet
Nutrition is a field of contradictions and changing fads. In recent decades, most schools and teachers encourage a diet high in grains and vegetables, moderate protein, and low fats and oils. Over the years, paleo, keto, vegan, and various diets that contradict each other have come and gone. However, amidst it all, is an important…
Some Drugs Taken During Pregnancy Double Brain Damage Risk
A new study uncovered yet another risk to unborn babies, joining a list of common treatments and practices that can lead to neurological issues for children. A recent study suggests that prenatal exposure to anti-seizure medications may increase the risk of child neurodevelopmental disorders. The peer-reviewed paper was published in the journal JAMA Neurology on…
Struggling to Sleep?
Most people who have sleep apnea don’t realize it. That’s because this disorder only occurs during sleep. Sleep apnea is when you have pauses in breathing while you’re asleep. These pauses can last from seconds to minutes. You may have difficulty breathing a few times or dozens of times an hour. These breathing pauses can…
Curcumin Supplementation May Impart Cognitive Benefits
And those who took this small dose for 18 months also had less brain plaques associated with Alzheimer’s. Its mode of action? STORY AT-A-GLANCE Curcumin, a bioactive ingredient in the spice turmeric, has over 160 potentially therapeutic activities, including anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective and anticancer benefits Research suggests curcumin may have long-term effects on your cognitive function…
Missing Strands?
Hair loss is often associated with men and aging, but it can happen to women and children, too. Many people have thinning hair or bald areas on their head. You can lose hair slowly or quickly. Whether or not your hair will eventually grow back depends on the cause. A family history of baldness, medical…
Too Little Sleep Could Have Teens Piling on Pounds
New research suggests that not getting enough sleep may doom adolescents and teens to obesity and poorer health as they enter adulthood. Those who slept less than eight hours a night were more likely to be overweight or obese than their peers who do get enough sleep, the study found. Those shorter sleepers were also…
Too Much TV Time May Really Harm Your Brain
Older adults who get a lot of “screen time” may have an increased risk of developing dementia — but a lot depends on what type of screen they use, a new study suggests. Researchers found that among older British adults, those who spent a lot of time watching TV were more likely to be diagnosed…
Let’s Declare the Pandemic Over and Peacefully Coexist With COVID—Here’s How
The COVID-19 pandemic has lasted for more than two and half years. With the SARS-CoV-2 virus’s constant mutations, neither COVID-19 vaccines nor previous infection are unable to protect us completely from the newest emerging strains, as demonstrated by the recent Omicron BA.4/5 subvariants. As a matter of fact, the primary effect of vaccination is to…
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