A study supported by the National Institute on Aging and published in the journal Neurology demonstrates that people who have higher levels of specific antioxidants in their blood could reduce their potential risk of developing dementia.1,2 Antioxidants are substances that help protect the body against cell damage from free radicals. The body produces free radicals… Read More »
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition whereby the body cannot produce enough insulin or the insulin it does produce is not sufficiently processed by the cells. While this may seem harmless, insulin is tasked with regulating blood sugar – the main sugar found in blood. It is vital to maintain a delicate balance of… Read More »
Often we don’t think about our hearts beating away in our chests, as it does so quietly and typically without cause for concern. However checking your heart rate can often give indications for a range of illnesses, the general health of your body and even your fitness levels. So what should YOUR exercising heart rate… Read More »
Facial neuralgia In a study published in MD Edge Neurology, facial neuralgia and its possible link to vitamin B12 deficiency was investigated. The study noted: “Vitamin B12 deficiency may cause isolated facial neuralgia, independent of trigeminal neuralgia and peripheral neuropathy, according to research presented at the 14th Congress of the International Headache Society. “All patients reported… Read More »
Marlboro cigarettes, a product of Philip Morris International Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images Tobacco stocks tumbled Monday on a report that the Biden administration is considering whether to cap nicotine levels in cigarettes. The report, which cited people familiar with the matter, was published in the Wall Street Journal. The paper said the… Read More »
Omega-3 fats are essential polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) your body needs for a variety of functions such as digestion, blood clotting, brain health and muscle activity. Recent data show people with an omega-3 index greater than or equal to 5.7% had a lower rate of death from COVID-19.1,2 Humans evolved on a diet of omega-6… Read More »
During the initial phase of COVID-19 lockdown, rates of loneliness among people in the UK were high and were associated with a number of social and health factors, according to a new study published this week in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Jenny Groarke of Queen’s University Belfast, UK, and colleagues. Loneliness is a… Read More »