For years, doctors recommended daily low-dose (baby) aspirin for adults 50 and over to protect against heart attacks and strokes. Still, new evidence suggests more harm than good, as health experts issue revised guidelines. New recommendations advice against daily aspirin for adults 50 and over A daily routine of taking …
Read MoreMany people who snore are unaware they may have a health condition known as sleep apnea, which can cause daytime drowsiness, decreased alertness, increased risk of heart attack, and premature or accidental death. Snorers unaware they may suffer a fatal condition Snoring isn’t always a benign condition that causes someone …
Read MoreAre you having trouble getting a restful night’s sleep? Here are seven steps you can take toward building a better sleep environment. Make a “to remember/to do ” journal A half-hour before going to bed, write down all the things you want to do or remember the next day in …
Read MoreThe Will Smith slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards has highlighted the issue of hair loss and alopecia. Here is a look at a few types of hair loss, the causes, and effects, as well as treatments and cures. Understanding hair loss in general Before discussing alopecia, it’s …
Read MoreLike 911 for emergencies, in July, the US gets a new hotline for mental health emergencies, which will put callers in touch with people more suited to deal with mental health than the police. Americans can dial 988. 988: New US mental health emergency line In July, 2022, the United …
Read MoreMarch is colorectal cancer awareness month and medical professionals are urging people to get screened at a younger age, warning that deaths could top 52,000 this year, as they stress prevention and lifestyle changes. March is colorectal cancer awareness month: New screening changes With March being colorectal cancer awareness month, …
Read MoreWe all know those people who can eat anything they want and never seem to gain an ounce. While some people are born with a high metabolic rate, for others, there are ways you can boost your metabolism. Here are 5. 5 ways you can boost your metabolism The rate …
Read MoreThere is a silent, deadly disease affecting nearly half of all adults in the US. However, one demographic is the most at risk, unknowingly having twice the risk, which puts them at risk of a second disease. The silent disease affecting half of all US adults According to the American …
Read MoreMany people wake up during the night to urinate, often due to habits, but for some people, if you wake up more than once a night or are having pain, you could nocturia. Here’s what to do if you have it and when to get help. The causes of waking up …
Read MoreHave you ever wondered why the weather makes you or some people sad or depressed, moody, less energetic or motivated, or want to hibernate? It may be due to an actual condition known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). What is Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)? Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is …
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