Heart disease claims more American lives each year than all other diseases. To protect yourself from this health assassinnew research suggests it may be as simple as getting more sleep each night! Christopher Ryan King, B.S., of the University of Chicago Medical Center, and colleagues found that one extra hour of sleep each night appears
People who suffer from anxiety disorders may have an increased risk of being diagnosed with heart disease, according to a report published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. In an effort to determine the effects of the mental illnesses on heart health, two groups of researchers observed two groups of people who
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While people with high blood pressure may consider trying an alkaline diet that is high in fruits and vegetables to help with the issue, others who use monitors to measure their levels while they slumber may be losing sleep over it. Scientists are suggesting that patients who are losing sleep over their blood pressure monitors
Powerful anti-inflammatory agents known as omega-3 fatty acids can help reduce the symptoms associated with joint pain, high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, poor memory and mood swings. In fact, hundreds of scientific studies have clinically proven the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids found in all-natural krill oil. Here are just a few of the
Scientists recently discovered that small amounts of bleeding in the brain, which have been previously linked to stroke, are actually associated with aging. Researchers from the University of California, Irvine examined 33 adults who were between 71 and 105-years-old. None of the participants had any history of stroke. Overall, the investigators found that cerebral microbleeds
Those who suffer from diabetes may want to try an alkaline diet high in fruits, vegetables and whole grains as a new study suggests a poor diet could lead to diabetic retinopathy. Research published in the journal Ophthalmology indicates that African Americans who suffer from diabetes and have diets high in calories and sodium are
Many people who are trying to watch their cholesterol levels often exclude eggs from their diet. But there is a difference between blood cholesterol and dietary cholesterol and the part they play in your health. Cholesterol is a fatlike substance found in certain foods and released by your liver. Its responsible for hormone, bile and
Youve probably heard about coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). This nutrient is the energy switch that sparks life to all 100 trillion cells in your body. And your heart uses up to 10 times more CoQ10 than any other organ in your body. But unfortunately as you age, your bodys production of CoQ10 begins to slow down.
Prostate cancer patients may have an increased risk of suffering from bone mineral content (BMC) loss compared to men who are cancer-free, according to findings published in British Journal of Urology International (BJUI). Individuals who develop lower levels of BMC can also have an increased risk of suffering from bone fractures and osteoporosis. A total