(Annie Lennox/ Medical News Today) — Long-term use of certain prescription acid reflux medications is linked to an elevated risk of dementia, according to a recent study.
Acid reflux happens when a muscle in the lower end of the esophagus relaxes at the wrong time and allows stomach acid to back up into the esophagus. When …
(Jane CHertoff/ Healthline) — When you wake up in the morning, movement might not be your first priority. But starting your day with a walk — whether it’s around your neighborhood or part of your commute to work or school — can offer your body a number of health benefits.
Here are 10 reasons why you may want to start …
(Sherri Gordon/ Health) More than 50% of people with an autoimmune disease also suffer from depression and anxiety, a new study finds.1
The new research, published in Rheumatology, found that while more than 50% of all people with autoimmune disorders experience depression and anxiety, many are never screened …
(Katie Wright/ Independent) — Going for a cervical screening – or smear test – can be a bit daunting, but thankfully most people’s results will come back normal. So, what happens if you receive a letter telling you your smear test found HPV, or abnormal cells were detected?
It’s important to be aware that smear tests – which …
(Science Daily) — Taking good care of your teeth may be linked to better brain health, according to a study published in the July 5, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study found that gum disease and tooth loss were linked to brain shrinkage in the hippocampus, …
(Jasmine Gomez/Women’s Health) — There are only a few things in this world that can make you more uncomfortable than having *that area* begging for a good scratch fest. There are a lot of dos and don’ts when it comes to cleaning, of course, but what’s the protocol when vaginal itching is keeping you up at night? …
(Rachel MacPherson/ Forbes) — Weight fluctuations over one’s lifetime are common, especially for individuals whose hormonal shifts can affect their weight during menstrual cycles, pregnancy, lactation, perimenopause and menopause. While menopausal weight gain is not guaranteed for everyone, it can be a common …
(Kaitlin Sullivan/ Health) — European regulators are reviewing data on suicidal thoughts in people taking GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA), including Ozempic, Wegovy, and Saxenda.
The European Medicines Agency started the review—which includes 150 reports of potential cases of self-injury and suicidal thoughts …
(Clarissa Brincat/ Medical News Today) — Physical activity is an important facet of overall health and well-being
Research shows that regular exercise can lower the risk of chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer.
Indeed, the World Health Organization (WHO) states …
(Mary Grace Taylor/ Prevention) — Having high blood pressure (a.k.a. hypertension) is a serious health risk—it boosts the likelihood for major health scares like heart attack and stroke, as well as aneurysms, cognitive decline, and kidney failure. What’s more, high blood pressure—which is any reading above …