A new study revealed important information on what factors influence blood pressure. The findings may lead to new treatments for elderly people suffering from hypertension. The project is called SPRINT and scientists are highly optimistic of the trial results. The study focused on people with age higher than 50. Elder people experience extremely dangerous medical complications … [Read more...]
Exercise during Middle Age Keeps the Brain Healthy
Exercise during middle age keeps the brain healthy as per the findings of a new study published in the Neurology journal. A healthy brain decreased dementia risk, including Alzheimer’s risk later in life. A steady exercising routine is key to a healthy body at any given time of our lifespan. However, the importance of an exercising routine may increase as we age. The study, … [Read more...]
Reducing Saturated Fats Intake Does not Cut it Anymore
The Monitor Daily (U.S.) - Reducing saturated fats intake does not cut it anymore. Instead, if we want to maintain a healthy heart and good health conditions, we should focus on increasing polyunsaturated fats intake. A large-scale study comprising food availability and diet plans analysis in 186 countries is the first longitudinal research to present both the impact of … [Read more...]
Jazz Icon Dies on New Year’s Eve
Unfortunately, we have a sad piece of news. A jazz icon dies on New Year’s Eve. Natalie Cole noted for her musical performances in the area of jazz and R&B, has passed peacefully at a hospital in Los Angeles. Doctors in charge of Cole’s case declared that the jazz star died on New Year’s Eve due to heart failure. More specifically, Natalie Cole succumbed due to an … [Read more...]
When Matters of the Heart Become Medical Trivia
As the great playwright would put it: “The stroke of death is a lover’s pinch, which hurts and is desired.” It may be indeed that love is all above throbbing hearts and lover’s quarrel, but it would seem that the hearts of old lovers have much to hide apart from a great romance. ‘Tis nobler in the mind when matters of the heart become medical trivia. ‘Tis the time of dreams … [Read more...]