Doing this daily may improve your insulin function, prevent type 2 diabetes
Insulin is a key hormone in energy metabolism and blood sugar regulation.
Normal insulin function in the body may be disturbed by e.g. overweight, leading...
These two diets may lower heart attack, stroke risk in women with diabetes
In a recent study from the University of California, Irvine, researchers found eating patterns similar to the Mediterranean diet and the blood pressure-lowering DASH...
Moderate alcohol drinking is good to your heart, this study says
In a new study from Monash University, researchers found that moderate drinking of alcohol is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease and...
Poor mental health may increase your COVID-19 infection risk
At the height of the pandemic, news and policy media focused on how the COVID-19 pandemic was contributing to poor mental health.
However, few studies...
These two old drugs may help treat Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study from Rush University, researchers found two drugs approved decades ago not only counteract brain damage caused by Alzheimer's disease but...
Can eating alone be bad for your heart?
As women age, their risk of heart disease exceeds men's largely because of decreased levels of estrogen that regulate vascular function.
In a new study,...
Face masks and COVID-19: What you need to know
To fight the spread of COVID-19, many places now require people to wear face masks. But the advice on wearing them has changed over...
A stroke at 31. An aneurysm at 35. At 39 – tennis, anyone?
Ira Goodman woke up in the middle of the night drenched with sweat. His head pounded like nothing he'd experienced in all his 31...
If you have high blood pressure or heart problems, don’t go to these places
In a recent state from AHA, researchers found visiting high-altitude locations may be dangerous for people with high blood pressure or certain heart conditions.
They...
This study shows a possible cause of long COVID
In a recent study published in PLOS ONE, researchers found a potential cause of long-lasting symptoms experienced by COVID-19 patients, often referred to as...