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Regular exercise can lessen chances of heart complications despite genetic factors

Jul
20

Date: July 20th, 2018

Exercise can battle Genetic Disposition to Heart Problems

A new study has suggested that regular exercise helps to reduce one’s chances of contracting heart complications, even in cases where one’s genes put them at a higher risk of such conditions.

Poor sleep patterns could be caused to higher risk of Alzheimer’s

Jul
17

Date: July 17th, 2018

Sleep Deprivation Linked to Increased Chances of Alzheimer’s

According to the results of a new study conducted on the sleeping patterns of individuals, it has been discovered that the lack of a regular resting schedule could enhance the levels of a protein known as beta-amyloid, which is a marker related to Alzheimer’s disease.

Exercise not an attractive high blood pressure remedy

Jul
13

Date: July 13th, 2018

Exercise Unpopular Amongst High Blood Pressure Solutions

A new survey has indicated that a majority of people do not find exercise as a favorite option when it comes to lowering their blood pressure.

Early childhood weight loss can reduce diabetes risk factors

Jul
10

Date: July 10th, 2018

Healthy Weight Loss in Childhood can Lessen Risk of Diabetes

It has long been common knowledge that obesity in children can lead to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes in the future, but new studies have discovered that if this weight is lost before the age of 13 and kept off, then the risk levels concerning this condition dramatically decrease as well.

Obesity in children can impact their liver’s health

Jul
06

Date: July 6th, 2018

Childhood Obesity Adversely Affects Liver Health

Results acquired from a research conducted by the Columbia University Medical Center have proposed that obesity in children can impact the condition of their livers.

Survivors of testicular cancer may face higher risk of heart complications

Jul
03

Date: July 3rd, 2018

Testicular Cancer Possibly Connected to future Heart Conditions

Studies have shown that men who have suffered from testicular cancer in the past have been revealed to be at a higher risk of contracting cardiovascular complications in the future.

America experiences a decline in key heart risks in the older population

Jun
29

Date: June 29th, 2018

Older Americans Experience a Decline in Key Heart Risks

 

The older generation in America has experienced an upsurge in their medical statistics according to an analysis conducted by researchers from the University of Southern California. The population has portrayed fewer chances of suffering from conditions such as strokes and heart attacks over the past two decades, and has exhibited better cardiovascular health amongst its members. This improvement has been most likely attributed to an active effort placed by older members of society regarding their lifestyle choices. Most individuals have given up dangerous habits such as smoking, and are taking drugs to help with the control of their cholesterol and blood pressure.

Survivors of childhood cancer could be more susceptible to heart problems

Jun
26

Date: June 26th, 2018

Childhood Cancer Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Problems

A study held in Germany has suggested that survivors of cancer in their childhood years suffer a higher risk of developing heart problems, as compared to those who were not afflicted by the disease. The research also found that such individuals usually experienced related risk factors such as high blood pressure and cholesterol earlier in life as compared to their counterparts.

Emergency cases for children with severe allergies

Jun
22

Date: June 22nd, 2018

Food associated with allergies in kids

Blue Cross research findings 

Between 2010 and 2016, the reportfrom Blue Cross and Blue Shield indicated that there was a rise of up to 150% of the total number of children who received medical care in emergency rooms when suffering anaphylaxis.

Use of anti-hypertensive medication not good for your body

Jun
19

Date: June 19th, 2018

Alpha-blockers and Alpha-2 agonists’ drugs

Anti-hypertensive will have varied responses to the body once used. A decline or increase in the body blood pressure readings will call for a different drug administration to counter the effect.