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Not Getting Enough Sleep Raises the Risk for Peripheral Artery Disease: Study
A new study published in the European Heart Journal has found that getting less sleep can increase the risk of developing peripheral artery disease (PAD). The study revealed that those who got…
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You Guessed It – Road Traffic Noise Does Raise Your Blood Pressure
For those who live near busy roads or are frequently stuck in traffic, it’s pretty hard to miss the constant honking and annoying noise from cars and buses. Then follows the belief that…
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Horseback Riding Shows Promise As a Treatment For Low Back Pain
Oftentimes, doctors can prescribe medications to provide relief to people suffering from low back pain. This means that people dealing with prolonged pain are faced with having to down…
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How Excess Consumption of Artificial Sweeteners May Weaken the Body's Immune System
Eating artificial sweeteners in excess could affect the body’s immune response to diseases, according to scientists at the Francis Crick Institute. More specifically, they find that…
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How Owning a Cat or Dog Increases the Risk of Sleep Disorders
It’s one thing to have a furry friend as a companion. However, this lovable furry friend could also disrupt your sleep at night and eventually cause sleep disorders, according to a…
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Just Drinking 3 Cups of Coffee a Day Could Help Slash the Risk of Diabetes and Obesity
Drinking three to five cups of coffee every day is linked with a lower risk of developing obesity or type 2 diabetes, according to a recent study published in the journal BMJ Medicine. Of…
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Getting an Adequate Amount of Night Sleep Allows Vaccines to Work Better
Getting adequate sleep—not less than six hours per night—around the time or day of vaccination may improve the body’s response to vaccination, according to a new study. The study was…
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Could the Mediterranean Diet Help Prevent Prostate Cancer in Men?
If your diet has been lacking some color, now is a good time to change that. New research suggests men who consume colorful fruits and veggies frequently stand a better chance of preventing…
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By-product of Olive Oil Helps Exercise Performance & Hasten Recovery, Study Shows
Olive oil is a healthy fat loved and known for its deliciousness and wide versatility. It has also been linked to a truckload of health benefits. Now, a recent study adds to olive’s…
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The Womb Plays a Role in Determining Future Risk of Kidney Disease, Study Reveals
Emerging evidence from Monash University in collaboration with Tokyo’s Jikei University School of Medicine shows that chances of adult kidney disease can be determined partly from birth. The…
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