Daily supplements may improve cardiometabolic health …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestSupplemental doses of vitamin D may have many cardiometabolic benefits, according to research. Ekaterina Goncharova/Getty ImagesAccording to a new meta-study, an average supplemental dose of 3,320 IU of vitamin D per day is associated with reduced blood pressure, total cholesterol, hemoglobin A1C, and … Read more
Study Shows Traveling Might Help You Live Longer—If You Follow These Tips …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Key Takeaways Positive travel experiences may help slow biological aging by promoting physical activity and reducing stress.Traveling often encourages physical activity, which provides both immediate and long-term health benefits, such as better sleep, reduced anxiety, and improved bone health.To … Read more
How does an imbalanced gut impact rheumatoid arthritis? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestRecent evidence suggests that the gut plays a key role in rheumatoid arthritis. Image credit: koganami studio/Stocksy.A recent review of studies on gut dysbiosis (imbalanced gut) and rheumatoid arthritis examined how the gut microbiome impacts the disease. The studies show that … Read more
New biomarker may be able to predict risk in women …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestScientists have found new biomarkers that may help predict heart disease risk in women, PER Images/StocksyCardiovascular disease (CVD) is strongly linked to inflammation, and inflammatory markers may indicate whether someone is at risk of developing CVD.Anti-inflammatory antibodies are associated … Read more
Drinking too much coffee, soda linked to higher risk …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestScientists have found a link between coffee, tea, and soda drinking habits and stroke risk. EASY 2 SHOOT/StocksyCarbonated drinks, fruit juices/drinks, and too much coffee can increase the risk of stroke and intracerebral hemorrhage, according to newly released research.Drinking four … Read more
Whooping Cough Is Surging Across the U.S. What Are the Symptoms? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Key Takeaways Whooping cough cases are now three times higher than the number reported during the same period in 2023.Experts say lower vaccination rates and post-pandemic exposures may have contributed to the surge.Although the vaccine’s effectiveness declines over time, experts … Read more
This Viral Mental Exercise Could Help You Fall Asleep Quickly …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Key Takeaways Cognitive shuffling is a mental exercise designed to help distract the mind, similar to counting sheep.It may help reduce sleep-related anxiety for some people, but for others, it can cause more stress.Maintaining good sleep hygiene can be more effective … Read more
Can stem-cell therapy successfully treat type 1 diabetes? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestAre researchers getting closer to functionally curing type 1 diabetes? Image credit: Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images.A woman has undergone a stem-cell therapy made from her own cells, to treat her type 1 diabetes. Researchers in China discovered the woman did not … Read more
These Medicare 2025 Changes Could Save You Money …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Key Takeaways Medicare beneficiaries can save money and improve benefits by reviewing their plan options during open enrollment each year.Starting in 2025, out-of-pocket prescription drug costs will be capped at $2,000 annually.Medicare will offer up to $2,500 annually for dementia-related respite care through … Read more
These 9 Fall Fruits and Vegetables Are Healthy for Your Heart, According to Dietitians …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The American Heart Association (AHA) offers a list of fall fruits and vegetables that are a great addition to a heart-healthy diet. These seasonal fruits and vegetables are packed with fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that can … Read more