Depression Accelerates Physical Illness and Increases Disease Risk
Depression doesn’t just affect your mood — it speeds up the progression of physical illness, and recent research backs up these findings. Studies found that there’s a significant link between depression and inflammation, triggering chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes and respiratory illnesses and creating a vicious cycle that destroys your quality of life. What’s […]
The Ultimate Guide to Safeguarding Your Baby’s Hearing
Bringing a baby into the world means suddenly becoming their ultimate protector—from tiny toes to delicate ears. While we often focus on baby-proofing sharp corners and securing cabinets, we sometimes forget that their hearing needs just as much protection. Babies have incredibly sensitive ears, and loud noises, unsafe headphones, or even everyday household sounds can […]
More Children Gaining Unhealthy Weight in Primary School
More children in England moved into unhealthy weight categories during their time at primary school than improved their weight status, according to a report from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID). The analysis, based on the National Child Measurement Programme, tracked children’s BMI from reception (ages 4-5) to year six (ages 10-11). The […]
Environmental Toxins Speed Up Aging and Increase Disease Risk
Toxins are impossible to ignore because they are everywhere. They’re in the air, the water you drink and the food you eat. Unsurprisingly, being constantly exposed to chemical pollutants is putting your health in grave danger. These chemicals make you age faster than normal, putting you at a higher risk for chronic diseases and premature […]
Can Probiotic Supplements Help With Autism Symptoms?
Could simple supplements make a difference for children with autism? Researchers are exploring the gut-brain connection and suggest that probiotic supplements may help ease both behavioral and digestive symptoms, offering new hope for millions of children struggling with autism spectrum disorder. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that affects how a person […]
Could Statins Prevent Hepatocellular Carcinoma?
Long-term use of statins may delay or deflect the development of hepatocellular carcinoma in adults with chronic liver disease, as well as in the general population, emerging research, including several large cohort studies, suggested. The most recent study, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, showed a lower incidence of hepatic decompensation among statin users in a […]
The Forgotten Wisdom of Nose-to-Tail Eating
In today’s health-conscious world, lean protein has become a cornerstone of many diets. Fitness enthusiasts, wellness advocates, and everyday consumers alike often prioritize protein intake, typically focusing on lean muscle meats (such as steaks, chicken breasts, ground turkey, and deli meats) or opting for whey protein powder shakes. But what if this narrow approach to […]
Taking Screens To Bed? Here’s How It Affects Your Sleep
Scrolling through reels, watching an episode of your favorite web series, sending a goodnight text, or checking your email before bed have all become part of a daily routine that helps many people unwind. However, these seemingly harmless habits can gradually affect your sleep. Researchers now estimate that just one hour of screen use can […]
Clopidogrel Better Than Aspirin Long-term After PCI
People at risk of a cardiac event after a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) stent procedure who received long-term antiplatelet therapy with clopidogrel were 29% less likely to die than those who received aspirin, according to data from the SMART-CHOICE 3 trial. The results showed that patients were also less likely to experience a heart attack […]
Butyrate Benefits, Vitamin D, and Cellular Health
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