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11/29/2018 / By Zoey Sky

The unrecognized risk of excessive earwax

When was the last time you had your ears checked? According to medical experts, the elderly often suffer from excessive earwax. If left unnoticed, excessive earwax may cause severe health concerns, especially among the 2.2 million individuals who reside in U.S. nursing homes and assisted living centers. Jackie Clark, the president of the American Academy of Audiology, […]

11/25/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Enjoy your meals: Taking pleasure in what you eat is good for your diet and overall health

The typical health advice for the average American includes suggestions to eat more fruits and vegetables and to consume less saturated fat, sodium, and sugar. But according to an article by Alissa Rumsey, which was published on U.S. News, following “fun” health advice from other countries could be better for your overall health. The benefits […]

11/12/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Is too much sleep bad for you? Expert weighs in

Several studies have already confirmed the dangers of sleep deprivation, but is there data on the effect of sleeping too much? An article in the Journal of the American Heart Association, which covered a meta-analysis that involved over three million individuals, revealed that people “who slept nine hours a day died earlier than those who slept eight [hours].” […]

11/05/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Laugh it off: Even simulated laughter improves your mood

People say that a sense of humor makes life’s troubles easier to bear. However, according to the results of a study, implementing a one-of-a-kind simulated laughter program may also help boost the overall health of an individual who requires hemodialysis. The authors posit that this special program may help improve the quality of life and mood of […]

10/24/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Foods and herbs that support healthy kidney function

The kidneys help the human body pass waste. These organs clean the blood, and they release the waste that the body produces through urine. To keep your kidneys healthy, stay hydrated by drinking a lot of water. Try to limit your intake of caffeinated beverages like coffee and sodas. Another way to boost kidney health is by […]

10/17/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Earlier diabetes diagnosis results in higher risk for other life-threatening diseases including cancer, heart disease, stroke

Even though Type 2 diabetes (T2D) was previously regarded as a disease that usually affected older individuals, the global epidemic of obesity has seen diagnoses soar among young adults, adolescents and even in young children. According to a study, “the earlier a person is diagnosed with T2D, the higher their risk of death from heart disease and stroke.” […]

10/16/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Research suggests fad diets often lead to deficiency in essential nutrients

There are different kinds of fad diets, from some calling for strict portion control to more outrageous ones that suggest the consumption of cotton balls to fool your body into thinking that you’re already full. Regardless of the fad diet most people are on, research suggests that they all have one thing in common: they could […]

10/08/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Glucose-derived dietary supplement increases muscle-force production in Duchenne muscular dystrophy

According to a study, a dietary supplement extracted from glucose can help boost muscle-force production. Researchers involved in the study believe this can one day help patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). The study, which involved researchers from Université Laval’s Faculty of Medicine and Centre hospitalier universitaire (CHU) de Québec Research Centre-Université Laval, was published in the scientific periodical […]

10/04/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How exercise (even just a little bit) can help those with chronic illness

Dealing with chronic illness can be difficult, especially since it often makes the body fragile and weak. Your condition can affect your daily life, especially your ability to do normal tasks and exercise. Despite these setbacks, you must try to exercise to help improve both your physical and mental health. Exercise can heal the mind and […]

09/26/2018 / By Zoey Sky

The power of the mind: If you think you can succeed, your body will change accordingly

Social psychology states that there is a link between high self-efficacy and positive outcomes — and that the belief that you can achieve a difficult task defines your level of self-efficacy. According to research on the connection between self-efficacy and quality of life perceptions of health, this belief in your ability to succeed may even affect […]

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