(Cyntha Sass/ Health) — Sodium is good for you; it’s an essential mineral, which means that your body needs it but doesn’t make it. So, you have to get it from food. Knowing how much you need in a day and the best sources to get it from can be tricky. Eating too much can lead to a whole host of health ailments.
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(Andrea Uribe/ KAGS TV) — Roughly one in eight women develop breast cancer over the course of their lifetime.
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, one survivor spoke out about her journey at Baylor Scott & White.
“2020 is when I was first diagnosed with breast cancer, just from a routine mammogram and from there,
(Saba Aziz/ Global News) — Intermittent fasting is among a growing number of weight loss regimes that have risen in popularity in recent years.
The idea is to restrict your daily eating period to a window — usually eight hours — without counting your calorie consumption, and then fast the rest of the day.
Another variation …
(Julia Ries/ Healthline) — New research shows that small bouts of physical activity spread throughout the day could reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and premature death.
The study, recently published in The Lancet Public Health, found that people may be able to lower their risk of major cardiovascular …
(Canadian Press/ CTV News) — Research carried out in Montreal has led to a better understanding of the link between diabetes and fatty liver disease, particularly with regard to the role played by inflammation.
In laboratory experiments, the researchers found that liver cells exposed to sugar and fat begin to produce …
(Paul McClure/ New Atlas) — A new study has found that people over 60 with untreated high blood pressure have a greatly increased risk of developing dementia compared to those who take blood pressure medication. The findings suggest that maintaining treatment for high blood pressure throughout later life is important …
(Vishwam Sankaran/ The Independent) — Two new studies have found conclusive links between the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) with increased cardiac disease risk, including heart attacks and strokes.
The research, presented at the annual meeting of the European Society of Cardiology in Amsterdam, …
(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 …
(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 …