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What happens at work that doubles men’s heart disease risk

Post author By Dr. Adria Schmedthorst
Post date November 17, 2023

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There are a lot of health problems that men and women share, even heart disease. But what differs are the causes and risk factors. One cause of heart disease for men is not so much of a surprise. But the fact that it puts our dads, brothers and husbands at twice the risk is…

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Health News Healthy Living

Sitting is dangerous

Post author By Dr. Adria Schmedthorst
Post date May 28, 2019

Study after study has shown unequivocally that sitting too much is bad for our health. In fact, a sedentary lifestyle has been linked to everything from obesity and diabetes to heart disease and cancer. So, have all these warnings done what they’re meant to do? By that I mean, are people (you, too!) sitting less knowing the dangerous implications?

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Brain Health Fitness & Exercise

Get into the flow to guard your brain from dementia

Post author By Jenny Smiechowski
Post date August 12, 2019

Blood is your best protection against the scariest brain diseases… especially dementia. As you get older, your blood vessels get smaller and stiffer and carry less blood to your brain. And when your brain cells don’t get enough, they start to wither away. That’s why blood flow matters most to avoid cognitive decline.

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Beat loneliness and you could beat Alzheimer’s, too

Post author By Joyce Hollman
Post date September 12, 2019

Humans are social creatures. So it’s not surprising that people who feel isolated get sick more often. Ongoing loneliness is a very real risk factor for chronic health conditions like heart disease and stroke. These are a few reasons why breaking out of loneliness is important, but this one might matter most…

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Joint Health Pain

10 tips on the number one way to beat arthritis pain and stiffness

Post author By Joyce Hollman
Post date May 6, 2019

Arthritis is a leading cause of disability. If the joints of your fingers, hips, and knees become painful, stiff and inflamed, it can be hard just to get out of bed in the morning. And without a concerted effort to fight back against the pain, a person’s quality of life can go quickly downhill. But there are ways to fight back…

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Blood Pressure Heart Health

What you should know about resistant hypertension

Post author By Dr. Adria Schmedthorst
Post date March 18, 2019

For most people, making healthy lifestyle changes and possibly adding in a prescription medication is enough to optimize their blood pressure and keep them out of the danger zone. However, if you fit into any of these categories, resistant hypertension could be the problem:

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How to make bacon that won’t give you cancer or heart disease

Post author By Joyce Hollman
Post date August 25, 2020

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Bacon is one of those processed meats that raises your cancer and heart disease risk. So, what’s a bacon lover to do? Some people turn to turkey bacon. But don’t kid yourself. It’s still processed meat. But there’s a tasty alternative you can make easily and eat to your heart’s content…

Tags Food additives, meat consumption

Brain Health Health News

How playing ping pong reverses symptoms of Parkinson’s disease

Post author By Joyce Hollman
Post date March 17, 2020

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter produced by a portion of the brain called the substantia nigra. Dopamine controls muscle movement, everything from walking and gripping with the hands, to smiling and swallowing. As Parkinson’s patients produce less dopamine, symptoms become more apparent. But a fun activity shows promise for keeping them active.

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Healthy Living Mental Health

Can magnetic therapy draw you out of depression?

Post author By Joyce Hollman
Post date April 14, 2020

If you’re suffering with clinically diagnosed, long-term depression, every single aspect of your life is altered. Depression can rule your days. And you may or may not be aware of the dangers associated with SSRIs. Good news is Stanford is seeing great results with a drug-free treatment…

Fitness & Exercise Healthy Living

Just 10 minutes of exercise alters 9,815 molecules in your body

Post author By Dr. Adria Schmedthorst
Post date June 22, 2020

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Exercise helps keep your heart, blood sugar and metabolism in check. But it doesn’t make it any easier to commit to exercise, especially if you rely on outward signs to show it’s actually doing anything for you. But new science reveals thousands of changes that occur in your body in as little as 10 minutes of exercise…

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Joint Health Pain

5 reasons your hands could be hurting

Post author By Joyce Hollman
Post date October 9, 2018

Your hands are built from an intricate structure of bones, ligaments and muscles that are extremely vulnerable to injuries and other conditions that can cause pain and rob them of function. Here are some things to watch for and tips to keep them ‘hands-on’ healthy…

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Healthy Living Weight Loss

How to amplify your weight loss by watching it fall off

Post author By Jenny Smiechowski
Post date October 9, 2018

Do you ever close your eyes and imagine something you really want to achieve? If weight loss is your dream, there’s one technique that can really supersize your results. In fact, a recent study shows it can help you lose five times as much weight…