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A road to better Zzz’s

One woman with obstructive sleep apnea is getting a better night’s sleep with a new and improved device.  Mary Ellen O’Reilly admits it: “I was...

How to prevent liver disease with diet and lifestyle changes

The liver has many important functions, including digesting your food and processing and distributing nutrients. There are many kinds of liver diseases and conditions. Some,...

Being overweight in midlife means more diseases later

In a new study from Northwestern University, researchers found that middle-aged people who are obese, or even simply overweight, may face more health problems...

Diet and surgery have similar metabolic benefits for people with type 2 diabetes

In a recent study, researchers found that the metabolic benefits of gastric bypass surgery and diet in people with obesity and type 2 diabetes...

Living near a green area could strongly cut your stroke risk

In a new study from Hospital del Mar and elsewhere, researchers found the risk of suffering an ischaemic stroke, the most common type of cerebrovascular...

‘Elite sleeper’ genes could protect the brain from Alzheimer’s disease

A new study from UC San Francisco found some people are gifted with genes that pack the benefits of slumber into an efficient time...

This supplement may help prevent vision loss in older people

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that can blur the center of your vision. If you have intermediate AMD in 1 or both...

Sleep deprivation or burnout? Check this to find out

Am I sleep deprived or just plain burned out? Will getting more sleep help me feel less exhausted? Why am I still tired even though...

How flossing and brushing may be good for your lungs

Did you ever think that a simple task like brushing your teeth could actually keep your lungs healthy—in addition to preventing cavities and gum...

Bump to the head? Be aware of any concerning symptoms

Head trauma can range from mild to severe, accounting for about one million visits to emergency departments in the United States each year. The leading...