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Wine and chocolate bring up images of the good life, but they may also be part of a heart-healthy diet. Given the high rates of heart disease among Americans, researchers have taken a close look at many foods and supplements — from fatty fish to vitamin E — to analyze the ideal ingredients for a heart-healthy diet. “I don’t think it’s out of the realm of possibility that we will ultimately find some magic food that’s really … Read entire article »

A new study shows that adults who on average spent more than two hours sitting in front of a television or computer screen that was not related to their job or schoolwork had approximately twice the risk of experiencing heart attacks, heart surgeries, strokes, or other cardiovascular events, compared to those who logged less than two hours of daily screen time. The risk was also found not to drop appreciably when researchers took other variables into … Read entire article »

With so many options out there, picking a form of birth control can be overwhelming. Start with a few questions: Do you need protection against STDs? Are convenience and cost important? How about effectiveness? Only abstinence is 100% effective, but other methods come close, so make sure you review this information and then ask your doctor which options are best for you. Fertility Awareness: Also referred to as natural family planning, fertility awareness means avoiding sex … Read entire article »

In our busy 24/7 universe, it often seems like there’s not enough time to do everything you want in a day. But try these 10 simple ways to lower stress and boost your mood and energy levels. They may just help you find the extra spark you need to meet the challenges of the day. 1. Make your bed. Starting off each day with this small ritual can help create a calm environment for you in … Read entire article »

According to an article in the June issue of the International Journal of Clinical Practice, erectile dysfunction is an early red flag for heart disease, and could provide an opportunity to prevent future heart attacks and strokes. Men who suffer from erectile dysfunction normally develop heart-related symptoms within 2 to 3 years. They are also at risk of going through a cardiac event like a heart attack or stroke within 3 to 5 years, the study … Read entire article »

The amount of natural sunlight that comes into the driver’s side of automobiles in the U.S. might increase the risk of developing skin cancers on the left part of the body and face, a new study tells us. Researchers looked at the records of over one thousand patients referred to a skin cancer unit at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. They found more cases of left-side skin cancers than right-side skin cancers for both genders, … Read entire article »

During spring, people rush to be outdoors. They jog, they barbeque, they stop to smell the roses. And … they sneeze. Oftentimes a lot. People who suffer from spring allergies know the drill quite well: itchy, watery eyes, blocked ears, and a plugged up nose that can put a damper on even the best of spring days. “A lot of times you don’t sleep well at night,” says Giselle Mosnaim, MD, professor of allergy and immunology at … Read entire article »

Imagine lying in bed, unable to sleep due to the throbbing pain in your back. It’s been there for weeks, you can barely move from your bed, but you are not getting any decent sleep because of the intensity of the pain. Losing sleep over pain is a fairly common occurrence, says David Neumeyer, MD, associate director of the Sleep Disorder Center at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington, Mass. “Pain and sleep are integrally connected,” he explains. According to him, chronic pain is quite common in the overall population and even more common in people who suffer from lack of sleep, which tends to become a vicious cycle. Pain directly affects the capacity to sleep, and lack of good sleep makes the pain appear worse than it is. Just how these … Read entire article »