Health & Wellbeing
Immune response linked to Parkinson’s disease : Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative brain disorder that develops when nerve cells in the brain become impaired and eventually die. As these brain cells die, people with Parkinson’s disease may start experiencing involuntary shaking, muscle stiffness, slowed movements, problems with balance, and other symptoms. At first, only a tremor in one hand may be […]
Gene changes may increase risk of Tourette syndrome : Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder that is usually diagnosed in childhood. It causes repetitive, involuntary movements or noises called tics. Many with Tourette syndrome experience other problems including inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, as well as obsessive-compulsive symptoms such as intrusive thoughts and worries. Symptoms are usually worst during the early teen […]
5 Things What to do after a workout : What does your post-workout routine look like? For many busy women on-the-go, the hour after the workout may not get the attention it deserves. If that sounds like you, don’t miss this go-to post-workout checklist of ‘must do’ items:
Dealing with Sleep Issues : Sleep issues can strike anyone at any time. In fact, 60 million people deal with some sort of sleeping disorder. If you’ve started to notice persistent problems, however, or if your sleep issues are beginning to impact your work or family life, it’s time to think about treatment. Here are just a few steps to take […]
9 Easy Ways to Naturally Increase Your Energy : Do you find yourself getting tired in no time? Days may seem longer, and the workload might even crush you. I am sure you would have spent a lot of money on countless energy booster tablets. But the thing is, you never know whether these tablets work or not. I am here […]
How to make pain pills work better : Today’s prescription painkillers are much more powerful, and much more addictive, than the ones available just a few years ago. So, while these pills provide almost instant pain relief that is usually very long-lasting, the effectiveness often comes at a stiff price. There is a better way, but as in many other areas […]
What happens if you stop breathing in your sleep : Most people who have sleep apnea don’t realize it. That’s because this disorder only occurs during sleep. Sleep apnea is when you have pauses in breathing while you’re asleep. These pauses can last from seconds to minutes. You may have difficulty breathing a few times or dozens of times an hour.
Preventing Cognitive Decline and Dementia : The public is enormously concerned about dementia and cognitive impairment, and a wide range of programs and products, such as diets, exercise regimens, games, and supplements, purport to keep these conditions at bay. It is difficult for individuals, health care providers and policy makers to ascertain what has been demonstrated to prevent or reduce risk.
Parkinson Disease cognitive symptoms : Parkinson’s disease is commonly thought of as a movement disorder, but after years of living with the disease, approximately 25 percent of patients also experience deficits in cognition that impair function. A newly developed research tool may help predict a patient’s risk for developing dementia and could enable clinical trials aimed at finding treatments to prevent […]
Remedies for a Sore Throat : We’ve all had sore throats around this time of year. Your throat feels scratchy and may hurt when you swallow. What can you do to soothe a sore throat? And when is it a sign of a more serious infection?
Regular exercise may lessen stroke : Being physically active may boost the brain’s fight against the world’s No. 2 killer, according to new research. About 795,000 Americans have a stroke each year, and 129,000 die. But exercising could lessen the severity of stroke later in life, according to research that will be published in the Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow and […]
Breastfeeding may lower heart risk : Researchers and doctors have long touted the short- and long-term health benefits of breastfeeding, but research published Wednesday shows it also may reduce a woman’s risk of having a heart attack or stroke later in life.
The Connection between Stress and Hair Loss : Stress is an important factor in everyone’s life. In the recent years, people are going through excess stress due to work pressure and sometimes personal issues. The world is now a changing place where nothing seems to be consistent. People are facing hurdles every day due to a constant change in everything.
Enzyme drives middle-age weight and fitness changes : Researchers have long known that losing weight and maintaining the capacity to exercise tend to get harder beginning between ages 30 and 40—the start of mid-life. Scientists have developed new therapies for obesity, including fat-fighting pills. However, many therapies have failed because of a lack of understanding about the biological changes that cause […]
4 Essential Vitamins Every Woman Over 40 Should Take : Age is just a number! Do you believe in the same? Then, I’m pretty sure, you are young at heart. In order to stay young at heart, it becomes imperative to look after your health. Age is just a number! Do you believe in the same? Then, I’m pretty sure, you are […]
