A study by researchers at the San Francisco VA Medical Center found that over half of all Alzheimer’s cases could potentially be prevented through early symptom detection and lifestyle changes in patients. For her study, Dr. Deborah Barnes examined data from multiple studies involving hundreds of thousands of patients around the world. After analyzing the […]
Obesity to be Classified as a Disease
The newest disease may affect 35.7% of Americans, but good luck calling into work with “obesity”, which was recently classified as a disease by physicians at the American Medical Association (AMA) 2013 Annual Meeting. Although the vote passed by an overwhelming majority, physicians and health officials held an impassioned debate in the hours before the […]
The Many Dangers of Sleep Deprivation
Whether you’re a college student cramming for finals or a nurse working the overnight shift, chances are you’ve had to burn the midnight oil from time to time. Everyone has heard that sleep deprivation has negative physical and mental side effects, but just how detrimental is lack of sleep on your body? Below, we examine […]
Achilles Tendon Tears: Signs, Symptoms and Prevention
Did you know the Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in your body? Along with being the largest tendon, the Achilles is tasked with bearing the stress placed on your feet when you walk, run and jump. It plays an essential role in getting you from one place to another. Because of its size and […]
Four Lifestyle Choices to Avoid Death
A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology found there were four key lifestyle attributes associated with a lowered risk of mortality. For their study, researchers surveyed 6,229 adults between the ages of 44 and 84. Patients were given a lifestyle score ranging from 0-4, with 4 being the most categorically healthy. In order […]
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