This spring and summer may be a doozy for Lyme disease, at least in parts of the Northeast. “We’re anticipating 2017 to be a particularly risky year for Lyme,” says Rick Ostfeld, a disease ecologist at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, New York. Ostfeld has been studying the debilitating tick-borne disease for more […]
Our eyes are remarkable organs that allow us to connect with and view the outside world. They are exposed to large amounts of stimulation daily yet work efficiently to process this information without us thinking much about it. Unfortunately, digital screen time, lifestyle, and aging can slow down the eye’s efficiency and cause stress on […]
If you’re one of the nearly 25 million Americans that have asthma, then you know how winter’s cold air can ramp up your symptoms. No one is sure what causes this chronic inflammatory disorder of the bronchial tubes, but if you’re an asthma sufferer, then you know all too well what an attack feels like. The onset […]
According to the American Heart Association, more than 70 million Americans live with some form of heart disease. The Center for Disease Control states that heart disease is still the leading cause of death for both men and women. So, if there was more you could do to prevent your chance of getting heart disease, […]
Dr. Nasser Razack advises people to drop animal products from their diets for improved health. A neuro-interventional radiologist is encouraging individuals to go vegan in a bid to help prevent strokes. Dr. Nasser Razack, a radiologist with Lee Health, advised people to ditch animal products for improved brain nourishment in a recent TV appearance. “It’s […]
Researchers have found that foods typically associated with a healthy Nordic diet might help prevent stroke. Those who ate a diet rich in fish, grains and vegetables were found to be less likely to suffer stroke than those whose diets contained fewer of these ingredients. Mediterranean diets have long been recommended as a healthy option […]
Potassium is a significant electrolyte and the third most plentiful of minerals in the body. Potassium is the main mixture that connects with sodium to do a number of significant functions in each day, especially levelling fluids and minerals within the body. It is why having a low potassium levels can be so harmful. As you […]
AVOCADOS have risen to superfood status thanks to their high nutrient content. Here are three ways eating them can help your heart. Avocados have seen their popularity sky-rocket thanks to their versatility – they can be smashed up on toast or blended into guacamole – but also because of their numerous health benefits. They contain […]
How does the Mediterranean diet stack up against statins in preventing heart attacks and strokes? Both the Mediterranean diet and statins can be effective in helping to lower the risk of potentially fatal complications of heart disease. A large and rigorous study published in 2013, for example, found that switching to a Mediterranean diet prevented […]
A DIET toward of obesity, stroke, heart disease and diabetes could be as simple as chewing your food more slowly, says a new study. Healthy diets could be less a matter of what you eat, and more a matter of how fast you chew, new research has suggested. A study has found that eating too […]