Reducing exposure to night light may reduce risk …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestResearch has found a link between light exposure at night and diabetes risk. DMP/Getty ImagesRecently much research has focused on exposure to bright light at night and its potential negative impact on health. Numerous studies have found a possible link between … Read more
Do tampons contain toxic metals, like lead, and are they safe? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Arsenic, cadmium, cobalt, chromium, lead, and zinc… These are just some of the metals a recent study found in tampons. However, not all of these metals are innocuous, and some are quite toxic to human health. In this podcast episode, … Read more
Why Overactive Bladder Seems to Be Getting More Common in Men …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Key Takeaways A recent study shows the prevalence of overactive bladder in men increased between 2015 and 2020.Urologists believe it is linked to more awareness of the condition and interest in improving quality of life issues.Overactive bladder symptoms can be … Read more
Does acute kidney injury affect the chances of developing dementia? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestAcute kidney injury may be another dementia risk factor to be aware of. Image credit: Raymond Forbes LLC/Stocksy.Researchers recently published a study about whether acute kidney injuries raise the risk of dementia.The researchers looked at the health data from … Read more
SGLT-2 inhibitors may lower dementia risk …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestSGLT-2 inhibitors have been linked with a 35% lower dementia risk in a recent study. Image credit: Tanya Yatsenko/Stocksy.People who have type 2 diabetes are at an increased risk of developing dementia.A recent study investigates how a diabetes medication may affect this risk.The … Read more
Can exercising 1-2 days a week reap sufficient benefits? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestCan exercising only one or two days a week reap sufficient brain health benefits? A study offers clues. Maskot/Getty ImagesAccording to a new study, evenly spreading out the recommended 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity throughout the week may not … Read more
How to Get Free COVID Tests This Fall …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Key Takeaways The U.S. government will be providing four free COVID-19 tests per household by the end of September. Many local and state health departments are providing free COVID tests in a variety of locations. The CDC’s free testing program, ICATT, will continue in many … Read more
Nearly 80% of People Miss Melanoma During Skin Self-Checks, Study Finds …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Key Takeaways Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States.Self-checks help you get familiar with your “normal” moles and spots, giving you a better chance of recognizing a possible skin cancer sooner rather than later. The sooner a … Read more
What’s the Hidden Danger of Constipation? Your Heart Might Be at Risk …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Key Takeaways Constipation may increase the risk of heart problems, particularly in people with high blood pressure.Existing research has linked constipation to blood clots and heart disease.Lifestyle changes, such as eating a high-fiber diet and exercising regularly, can improve … Read more
Can a healthy lifestyle counteract accelerated brain aging? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestScientists have linked prediabetes and diabetes to brain aging. Christian Charisius/picture alliance via Getty ImagesBoth prediabetes and type 2 diabetes are associated with an increased risk for brain-related health issues. Using brain imaging, researchers from the Karolinska Institutet confirm that both … Read more