According to MedPageToday, a recent study has found that becoming unemployed may dramatically increase the likelihood of having a heart attack. The study, which was conducted by Matthew Dupre, Ph.D., of Duke University, and colleagues, analyzed nearly 13,000 subjects. The team found that losing a job increased the hazard ratio of experiencing an acute myocardial… Read more »
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Tips for avoiding unhealthy holiday foods
According to the Calorie Control Council (CCC), a single holiday meal can contain nearly 4,500 calories and 220 grams of fat. Here are a few Thanksgiving staples that people may want to avoid, and tips for practicing healthy eating habits during the holiday season. Hors d’oeuvres can be hidden hazards According to ABC News, the… Read more »
Mail notifications may motivate patients to lower cholesterol
A new study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine found that when doctors sent mail to patients notifying them that their cholesterol levels are high, the subjects were more likely to treat their condition with cholesterol-lowering medications than those who did not receive a notice. The research, which was performed by scientists at… Read more »
Pancreas stem cells may be able to treat diabetes
Research conducted by the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute has revealed that stem cells found in the pancreas can be converted into insulin-producing cells. This recent discovery may provide future treatment for people with type 1 diabetes, in which the pancreas does not create insulin – the crucial hormone that helps deliver glucose to the… Read more »
Study links vitamin D deficiency in black Americans to knee osteoarthritis
A recent report published in Arthritis & Rheumatism, the journal of the American College of Rheumatology, revealed that many black Americans may have a vitamin D deficiency, which could contribute to their increased levels of pain due to knee osteoarthritis (OA). The study, which was funded by the National Institute on Aging, the John A…. Read more »
Stem cells can help repair heart tissue
CTV News has reported that a new study presented at the American Heart Association conference in California found that donated stem cells from bone marrow were effective in repairing heart tissue after a heart attack. The research, which was conducted on 30 patients from Baltimore and Miami and published in the Journal of the American… Read more »
New study supports sodium consumption recommendation
An advisory, which was published in the American Heart Association’s (AHA) journal, Circulation, reinforces the AHA’s 2011 policy that people should consume less than 1,500 milligrams of sodium a day. “Our recommendation is simple in the sense that it applies to the entire U.S. population, not just at-risk groups,” said Nancy Brown, chief executive officer… Read more »
High blood pressure linked to brain damage
Researchers at the University of California (UC), Davis, have found that hypertension may impair the brain structure of adults who are as young as 40 years old. The study, which will be published in the journal The Lancet Neurology, is the first of its kind to show a correlation between high blood pressure in middle-aged… Read more »
Extended workouts can improve mood
According to research conducted at Penn State, adding a few minutes to a workout routine may improve life satisfaction and help stave off depression. The study, which was funded by the National Institute of Aging, wanted to see the link between exercise and mood in people who were 18 to 25 years old. That particular… Read more »
Omega-3 fatty acids may improve working memory
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh (UP), recently conducted research that shows there may be ties between omega-3 fatty acid consumption in young adults and working memory. Working memory is the cognitive ability to temporarily store data while monitoring and manipulating information. Preliminary Test The study, which was published in PLoS One, began with the… Read more »