A recent study published in the European Heart Journal shows that individuals who always add salt to cooked meals were at a 28% higher risk of premature death than those who rarely add salt. A higher frequency of adding salt to the table was also associated with a lower life expectancy. Several studies have shown […]
The severity of Stroke in later life is worsened by shift work
Now, new research published in Neurobiology of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms shows the adverse effects of shift work can be long-lasting, even after returning to a normal schedule. As most Americans wind down for bed, 15 million people are just clocking into work. These hospital workers, emergency responders, factory operators, and others are among the 20 percent […]
Elevated genetic predisposition for Stroke can be reduced by leading a healthy lifestyle
As per research from UTHealth Houston, which was published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, people who are genetically predisposed to stroke can reduce their risk by as much as 43 percent by leading a good cardiovascular lifestyle. According to the CDC, 795,000 Americans have a stroke each year. A stroke occurs every […]
Vitamin B6 supplements could reduce anxiety and depression.
Supplementing with vitamin B6 may lessen anxiety and depression. Recent studies have demonstrated that high-dose vitamin B6 tablets will lessen anxiety and depressive symptoms. When high dosages of vitamin B6 were administered to young adults for a month, researchers at the University of Reading discovered that they reported feeling less worried and depressed. The study […]
Don’t ignore these signs of heat illnesses as Summer temperatures break records
According to the US CDC, more Americans perish from exposure to high heat each year than from hurricanes, lightning, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes combined. When temperatures rise, heat exhaustion and heat stroke are potentially lethal conditions. When the body can no longer control its temperature to cool down, heat stroke occurs. Many American communities have […]
Even light-intensity activity may lower risk of Stroke, study finds
A new study explores the relationship between varying levels of physical activity, being sedentary, and the risk of stroke. The study focuses strictly on the latter, unlike other studies that consider both heart disease and stroke. Medical News Today spoke with study co-author and Distinguished Professor Virginia J. Howard, Ph.D. with the School of Public Health at the […]
Women already have longer lifespans, and a healthy diet can increase longevity
Consuming more produce with vibrant colours can help reduce health problems affecting women. “The idea is that men get a lot of the diseases that tend to kill you, but women get those diseases less often or later so they perseverate but with illnesses that are debilitating,” said Billy R. Hammond, a professor in UGA’s […]
How Covid-19 impacts male reproduction?
The virus can occasionally be identified in semen and may even directly bind to sperm cells, according to the evidence, which also implies that covid-19 infections can reduce sperm levels for months. According to the UNFPA Report published in July 2021, the number of births decreased by 3.0 percent in October, 5.0 percent in November, […]
Prenatal vitamin D supplementation may reduce the likelihood of infant Eczema
The effect was particularly seen in babies who were later breastfed for more than a month. In a new study published in the British Journal of Dermatology by the University of Southampton researchers, they revealed that babies had a lower risk of developing atopic eczema in their first year if their mothers took 1000 international units […]
Your memory and reaction time may be affected by Essential oils
Research shows that certain essential oils can impact your reaction time and accuracy when it comes to cognitive performance. Most people want to feel soothed and relaxed at home. For many, essential oil diffusers create a stress-free environment because the pleasant aroma can improve mood, increase calmness and reduce anxiety, to an extent. However, studies suggest that […]
