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Sometimes you do your best to prevent a major medical condition but it’s not enough. For example, if you’ve had shingles, your risk for a stroke goes up. If you had the chickenpox as a child, you’ve got a significant risk for shingles. But so does everybody. Almost every American carries a dormant version of ...click here to read more

You probably don’t spend too much time thinking about the wonders of your ears. Until, of course, hearing is impaired. Ears are pretty impressive. They allow you to distinguish between the sound of a saxophone and a flute without even thinking. They tell you if a sound is near or far and allow you to ...click here to read more

According to data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA), a decline in cognition has long been associated with both hearing loss and vision loss. But now, a recent study led by Montreal researchers asks why this relationship exists. A paper published in the journal Scientific Reports by Concordia’s Natalie Phillips and her colleagues ...click here to read more

Neck and back pain can be the worst. Especially when they appear out of nowhere. Sure, I’d get it if Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson just kicked you in the back. But the pain started when you were putting your socks on! It’s possible that your pain is being caused by a pinched nerve. Sounds painful, ...click here to read more

So, you’ve got healthy cholesterol at the moment. Or maybe you just think you do. After all, it’s possible you have no idea at all. And if you had high cholesterol, you’d know it, right? Not so fast. If you haven’t had your cholesterol checked by a healthcare professional in the past year, you could ...click here to read more

Yes, they might all be liquid, but the similarities between coffee, Tabasco sauce, and Italian liquor could go much further. They could play a major role in keeping you healthy. The idea of food as medicine is highly controversial. It is almost undeniable that a diet rich in plant-based foods and colorful fruits and vegetables ...click here to read more

The other day, we looked at how tongue fat can be a major contributor to sleep apnea. In turn, this can make a fat tongue a risk factor in heart disease and stroke. But how do you lose fat? Fat loss is commonly at the top of the list when it comes to healthy lifestyle ...click here to read more

Smoking hookah has now been found to increase chances of blood clots. Hookah smoking is becoming more popular in Western countries, but many are not aware of the risks associated with this hobby, such as heart attack and stroke. Hookah, also known as waterpipe smoking, is a single or multi-stemmed water pipe that originated in ...click here to read more

If the idea of a superfood is strange to you, you’re certainly not alone. The terminology can be confusing and potentially dangerous if you don’t understand it. So let’s take a closer look at what it actually means. Superfood is a fun way of saying “something really nutritious.” They tend to feature a number of ...click here to read more

There you are, pacing around your home with your blood pressure rising. For the past 20-minutes, the frustration has been mounting, and you’re about ready to blow when you discover your wallet right where you left it: on top of your toilet. Sure, it should have been in its usual spot by the entrance. But ...click here to read more

It’s been said that “idle hands are the devil’s tool” and quite frankly, it’s true. And if you’re recently retired, or just flat-out bored, you know exactly what I’m talking about. Boredom might not appear like a health risk at first glance. But it’s sneaky—just like the devil, and could contribute to high cholesterol, elevated ...click here to read more

If there’s a global outbreak of an antibiotic-resistant superbug, you might want to have plenty of green tea on hand. New research is showing it could play a key role in protecting your health. Superbug is a term you likely hear a lot of. With cold and flu season on the way, along with a ...click here to read more

If you’re like most people, you’re likely to assume that natural fruit juice is healthful. It comes from fruit, and it’s rich in vitamins and minerals that fit into a healthy diet. The box says so, the posters at your neighborhood juicery say so, and fruits are good for you. But How can this be? ...click here to read more

It is known that exercise is a beneficial habit when it comes to supporting and improving your health. The latest study on exercise explored exercise and its benefits to the brain. The research comes from a Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) team that found that exercise could “clean up” areas of the brain to allow for ...click here to read more