Why people with sleep apnea easy to get heart disease
Researchers have discovered that people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have a heightened risk of cardiovascular diseases due to reduced blood oxygen levels, primarily...
Extreme heat is particularly hard on older adults, and an aging population and climate...
Scorching temperatures have put millions of Americans in danger this summer, with heat extremes stretching from coast to coast in the Southern U.S.
Phoenix hit...
Poorly managed sleep apnea increases high blood pressure risk
According to a recent study, poorly managed Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) can lead to uncontrolled blood pressure, posing a significant, yet under-recognized, risk for...
How a neurologist keeps his brain healthy – and what he wants to do...
Few people know more about stroke prevention and brain health than neurologist and epidemiologist Dr. Bruce Ovbiagele.
And one of the first things he'd like...
Scientists find the crucial window to tackle obesity and prevent future heart disease
Childhood obesity is on an alarming rise globally, contributing to an increased prevalence of high blood pressure, elevated blood lipids, and blood glucose levels...
Belly fat can make gut disease drugs less effective
A new study from researchers at Cedars-Sinai has found that the mass and composition of our bodies can significantly influence the effectiveness of medications.
Specifically,...
The vital role of vitamin D in healthy aging
As we grow older, our bodies require more care to maintain our overall health and vitality.
One crucial aspect of this care is ensuring we...
Simple static exercises best for lowering high blood pressure
To understand this topic, let's first know what blood pressure is. It's like a meter reading of how hard your heart works. The ideal...
Scientists find new key cause of obesity
Obesity is a big health problem all over the world. People are getting heavier, and this has been happening since 1975.
This isn't just a...
The obesity epidemic is fuelled by biology, not lack of willpower
Since the time a human first used a tool to make life easier, increased weight has been inevitable.
From that day the amazing and rapid...