Heart disease is one of the biggest killers in the world, claiming a staggering 55,000 lives everyday, and one life every 1.5 seconds, according to the BHS. Dietary choices are viewed as a significant contributor to this, with the NHS warning against consuming too many fried foods, cheeses and processed meats. But could there be … Read more
Mention pregnancy and food in the same breath, and the common phrase of ‘eating for two’ will probably spring to mind. But a ground-breaking new study indicates this may be a worrying oversimplification. Scientists have now warned that pregnant mothers who are clinically obese or consume too much fat or sugar may put their babies … Read more
It’s well known that certain habits, like smoking or drinking excessive amounts of alcohol, can damage your heart over time. But many of the everyday habits that we don’t really think about — how frequently we brush our teeth, the supplements we take and the amount of coffee we drink — can also take a … Read more
As climate change reshapes the way humans live outdoors, it’s affecting the way they play, too. That includes runners, who may find themselves in harm’s way on a warming planet. They pursue a sport that esteems grit and suffering in pursuit of improvement. Experts told The Associated Press that can be a recipe for heatstroke … Read more
New research indicates that a weekend lie-in could significantly decrease the risk of suffering a fatal heart attack or stroke. A comprehensive study involving 90,903 Brits revealed that those who caught up on sleep during weekends were about 20% less likely to develop heart disease over a period of 14 years. Participants monitored their sleep … Read more
Globally, the highest rate of physical inactivity was obeserved in the high-income Asia-Pacific region (48%), according to a June report by the World Health Organization. Andreswd | E+ | Getty Images It’s no secret that leading a healthy life requires getting consistent and sufficient exercise, but globally, many adults are lacking in this department. Nearly … Read more
The Biden administration says Medicare recipients will save about $1.5 billion on out-of-pocket costs for medications to treat diabetes, heart disease, types of arthritis and other ailments under new prices negotiated with drug companies that will take effect in 2026. The savings range from 79% for Januvia, used to manage diabetes, to 38% for Imbruvica, … Read more
Darrell Dixon’s father was just 25 when he had a major heart attack in the rural Mississippi Delta. By his early 40s, a series of additional attacks had left his heart muscle too weak to pump enough blood to his body. He died in 2013 at the age of 49. “It was a big jolt … Read more
A general practitioner has noted that alterations in nail appearance may signal heart disease, hypothyroidism and other health issues that may need to be dealt with as soon as possible. While changes in the colour or texture of toenails and fingernails often don;t mean anything bad, signs such as ridges, depressions and lines could be … Read more
PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills co-owner Kim Pegula showed significant signs in her recovery from a debilitating cardiac arrest by being escorted to the field by her husband to help break the post-practice team huddle on Friday. Though her steps were somewhat tentative, this marked the first time Pegula was seen publicly walking on her … Read more
