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
Can ‘catching up’ on sleep on weekends reduce risk? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestCould sleeping in on the weekends help lower heart disease risk? Anna Malgina/Stocksy“Catching up” on sleep over the weekend could reduce the risk of heart disease by 20%, a new study suggests.Sleep deprivation — often defined as less than 7 … Read more
Where you live linked to how timely your diagnosis may be …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestDepending on where in the United States a person lives, they may be more or less likely to receive a timely dementia diagnosis. Image credit: ZOA PHOTO/Stocksy.Diagnoses and treatment of dementia vary widely across the United States, according … Read more
Treatment may reduce recurrence risk without surgery …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestScientists are testing new treatments for advanced rectal cancer. Luis Alvarez/Getty ImagesA new treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC) has proved successful enough to avoid surgery and reduce the risk of recurrence, according to a new study.Total neaoadjuvant treatment (TNT) involves … Read more
Bitter polyphenols may help lower risk …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestNew research links polyphenols intake to lowered diabetes and obesity risk. Gillian Vann/StocksyPolyphenols are a type of chemical naturally occurring in plant-based foods that are antioxidants. Because polyphenols taste bitter, they interact with the bitter taste receptors on the tongue, known as the … Read more
Can Alzheimer’s drugs help slow cognitive decline? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestNew research found that a type of Alzheimer’s disease medication may help slow down cognitive decline in people with dementia with Lewy bodies. Maskot/Getty ImagesThere is currently no cure for dementia with Lewy bodies, which is the 2nd most common type of … Read more
CDC Warns Travelers of Oropouche Virus. What to Know About Its Symptoms and Risks …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Key Takeaways The CDC has issued a health alert for Oropouche virus, an endemic vector-borne disease in parts of South America.Oropouche virus symptoms resemble those of dengue and Zika, including fever, chills, muscle pain, and headache. Severe … Read more
Does Medicare Cover Acupuncture? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> When acupuncture is coveredCostMedicare and other alternative careFinding coverageTakeaway Medicare Part B covers 12 acupuncture sessions with a qualified, licensed medical professional within 90 days to treat medically diagnosed chronic lower back pain. Share on Pinterest Acupuncture is a holistic remedy that has been practiced for thousands … Read more
Colon Cancer in Young Adults: Why Are Cases Rising? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Potential causesRisk factorsSymptomsPreventionTakeaway Overall colon cancer rates in the United States have declined steadily over the last 30 years. But rates of colon cancer in young adults have risen dramatically during this period for unknown reasons. Colon or rectal cancer that develops … Read more