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Rheumatoid Arthritis and the Lungs
Dec 10, 2018
The name rheumatoid arthritis, or RA is a bit misleading. This autoimmune disease, where the body’s own immune system attacks its healthy tissues and organs, does involve the joints but can also be systemic. Complications of the disease can involve the heart, the blood vessels, the eyes or the lungs. Besides being an autoimmune disorder, RA...
Read MoreManaging COPD Triggers
Dec 10, 2018
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung condition that results in inhibited airflow from the lungs. COPD is caused by long-term exposure to irritating particulate matter or gasses, most commonly cigarette smoke. Individuals with COPD are at greater risk of developing other health conditions, such as lung cancer...
Read MoreArtificial Sweeteners & Gut Bacteria
Dec 10, 2018
In an effort to cut back calories and reduce sugar intake, many people have turned to artificial sweeteners, like the ones found in diet sodas or low-calorie cookies, as an alternative to high-sugar foods, but a new study shows artificial sweeteners might not be a healthy choice after all.The study, which was done in a collaboration between...
Read MoreThere Is No Amount Of Alcohol That Is Safe To Consume
Dec 3, 2018
It is held up as a great social lubricant and a wonderful way to have a good time, but the reality of alcohol is much darker than many of us assume. We have for years understood certain things about it such as that it is a terrible idea (and illegal!) to drink and drive. We know that someone who is intoxicated loses some of the control of their...
Read MoreForehead Wrinkles Linked to Cardiovascular Disease
Dec 3, 2018
Cardiovascular disease is a fairly common but extremely dangerous condition that can lead to heart attack and/or stroke. It occurs when plaque builds up inside the arteries, narrowing them and decreasing their elasticity. When the arteries weaken, the supply of oxygen to the blood is limited, and the body's major organs (namely, the heart)...
Read MoreOsteoporosis Can Increase Dementia Risk
Dec 3, 2018
Osteoporosis Can Increase Dementia RiskOverviewOsteoporosis and dementia are two distinct medical conditions that cause different symptoms. Osteoporosis affects the bones while dementia affects one’s ability to think, remember, and reason. However, recent studies suggest that osteoporosis can increase the risk of dementia. This information is...
Read MoreBreast Cancer Breakthrough
Dec 3, 2018
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has it that, in the United States alone, about 266,120 will receive a breast cancer diagnosis in 2018. Moreover, and sadly, about 41,000 of those diagnoses will result in death.Nevertheless, the NCI’s records indicate that the number of deaths resulting from breast cancer have been on a steady decrease...
Read MoreSkinny Fat & Dementia
Oct 22, 2018
With the current emphasis on being thin, it’s not surprising that many people don’t know that thinness alone won’t automatically ensure that you’re healthy. Although obesity is generally recognized as an unhealthy condition that is linked to diseases such as diabetes, impaired cognitive function, neuropathy, and others,...
Read MoreMicrobes: Contributing Towards Better Heart Health
Oct 22, 2018
The kind of food that we eat plays a large role in the overall functioning of our bodies. The fuel that we give our bodies will entail the overall health that one experiences, and will also have an impact on the way the body processes this food.One component in our bodies that has become increasingly popular for the purpose of promoting overall...
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