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Pandemic Sitting Might Be Adding to Anxiety

The COVID-19 pandemic may go down as sitting’s golden age. Millions of people traded in commuting for a short trip between rooms. They also stopped going to the gym, community center, playing sports, and countless other activities. Impacts on physical health are relatively easy to understand: less movement can lead to weight gain, weaker muscles ...click here to read more

People with Sleep Disorders at High Risk of Severe COVID-19 Outcome

New research suggests that people who suffer from a sleep disorder have an increased risk for hospitalization and mortality caused by COVID-19. The study from Cleveland Clinic has found this relationship, noting that patients with sleep-disordered breathing and sleep-related hypoxia (sleep apnea) do not have an increased risk of developing COVID-19. Still, they do seem ...click here to read more

People with Type II Diabetes and Hypertension Face an Increased Risk of Bone Fractures

New research has found that people living with type II diabetes and hypertension may face an increased risk of fractures in bones. However, an international team of researchers has discovered a potential bone therapy that could alleviate the problem one day. The collaborative effort between scientists explored whether hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) could help to ...click here to read more

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How Bedtime May Affect Heart Health

You’re likely aware of the strong connection between sleep and heart health. There is plenty of research to indicate how sleep duration and quality can impact your heart. But a new finding has entered the mix: the time you fall asleep might also play a factor. A new study has found that there might be ...click here to read more

Are Protein Shakes Worth It?

Protein shakes are a quick and convenient way to get some extra protein for your muscles. But are they worth the money? If you’re 60 or older, I’d say absolutely yes. The reason is that despite the fact that protein shakes are about as ultra-processed a food as you can get, they offer a significant ...click here to read more

Consuming Animal Fat Increases Stroke Risk While Vegetable Fat May Decrease It

According to new preliminary research, consuming higher total amounts of animal fats could increase the risk of stroke, while consuming more vegetable fats may lower the risk. Researchers believe this new information could help with the prevention of cardiovascular disease, including stroke. The study analyzed 27 years of follow-up from a total of 117,136 participants ...click here to read more

Snacking to Manage Blood Sugar

“Snacking” has a bad reputation, but it really shouldn’t. After all, it’s not synonymous with junk food. Cookies, chips, and chocolate bars might have stolen the spotlight, but they are not the only snacks out there. Snacking can be healthy. If you have type-2 diabetes or prediabetes, snacks can be essential in helping you manage ...click here to read more

Spending More Time Sitting Linked to Increased Feelings of Depression, Anxiety

Almost everyone has heard the saying “sitting is the new smoking,” but a new study shows its impact on depression and anxiety. With so many people self-isolating during the early months of the COVID-19 outbreak, more people found themselves sitting for longer periods than ever before. Zoom meetings erased time spent walking to meeting rooms, ...click here to read more

Breathing Techniques to Help Calm Your Nerves

Some people simply can’t get into meditation and have no desire to learn. If you can’t fully shut your brain down or get bored trying to practice mindfulness or meditation, trust me, you’re not alone. But that doesn’t mean you can’t calm anxieties or combat your stress by slowing down. There’s a reason why people ...click here to read more