Struggling to get a good night’s sleep? You may be putting yourself at a greater risk for developing dementia, according to research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2014. For their study, researchers tracked a large cohort of mostly male individuals to see if interrupted sleep led to an increased likelihood of developing dementia. […]
Heart Disease Study Saves Americans $37.1 Billion
A $260 million trial aimed at determining the effects of combined hormone therapy (cHT) as a prevention strategy for individuals with cardiovascular disease (CVD) has resulted in a net economic gain of $37.1 billion, according to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. When all was said and done the trial uncovered that […]
Sunburnt Feet: Treatment and Prevention
The summer is often filled with trips to the lake and strolls through the park, but you need to be careful when exposing your skin to direct sunlight for hours on end. Most people remember to apply sunscreen to their arms, face and shoulders, but oftentimes your feet can get overlooked. Below, we provide some […]
Blame Your Fat Brother For Your Obesity
A new report suggests that you can blame your fat brother or sister for your increased risk of developing love handles, according to new findings by researchers at the Mongan Institute for Health Policy. While it is known that a person’s risk of obesity increases if they have family members who are obese, there has been little […]
50 People Die Daily From Prescription Painkiller Overdose
A disturbing report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that on average, nearly 50 people die each day in the United States from a prescription drug overdose. In a statement about the CDC findings, Dr. Robert Wah, president of the American Medical Association, said the key to addressing the overdose issue “must include […]
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