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Depression Leads To Heart Diseases
A new study conducted by the researchers from Concordia University has claimed that people who suffer from depression are more likely to develop heart diseases than people who are not depressed. The former group suffers from almost double chances of heart diseases than normal people. The researchers have mentioned that people who suffer from mental Read more
Studies Reveal How Meditating Can Enhance the Prowess of the Brain
Latest brain imaging studies have shown that meditating can be excellent on the brain. The research was conducted by researchers from Yale. The studies have come up with very interesting results that show that people who meditate not only have a much better control over their brains but are also protected against dangerous problems such Read more
Southeast Asia Is Not the Only Source of Seasonal Flu
It has always been assumed that most of the flu epidemics have their origins in the Eastern and Southeastern parts of Asia and that the flue spreads from Asia to all other parts of the world. In contrast to this assumption, it has come to light that the Asian regions are not the only areas Read more
Risk of Kidney Damage Can Be Controlled By Intensive Therapy in Type I Diabetes Patients
Latest studies have revealed that the risk of kidney failure can be decreased by half if intensive therapy is provided from the beginning. Since Type I diabetes is dangerous, therapy is important since it prevents any kind of long term hazardous implications. As per the research, intensive therapy is more effective in preserving kidneys when Read more
Fish Helps In Reducing Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases and Diabetes
Latest research from the University of Valencia has confirmed that people who consume more amounts of fish are better protected against cardiovascular diseases and type II diabetes. It was also found that fish is active in lowering concentration of blood glucose. In contrast, other kinds of meats, especially red meat, tend to increase the risk Read more
Less Sodium Intake Leads To Heart Diseases
After being aware of the harms done by salt intake we often cut down on salts suddenly. But after a recent study researchers have claimed that suddenly cutting down on salts can lead to heart attack. Sudden reduction of salt intake increase cholesterol level and develop clots in blood that in turn boost up the Read more
Depression and Stroke connected together
Because of combining the conclusion of 17 studies on depression and stroke, researchers discovered that people who suffered depression at one point in their lives were third times more likely to experience stroke in the future compared to the people who never got depressed in their entire lives. According to Maria Glymour, a professor at the Harvard School of Read more
Bill Gates will eradicate Malaria
For the Philanthropist Bill Gates getting rid of Malaria is not an unrealistic desire, but a tough determined goal that can be reaching in the coming decades. In an interview conducted by Reuters, Gates claims that it is a long term goal. It can only be achieved in a lifetime. He added that he is Read more
Poor People have a higher risk of Developing Heart Disease
It is said that being poor is a crime since poor people can not take care of themselves. Usually, those people with less education and lower incomes are much more prone to developing a heart disease compared to the wealthier and better-educated people. According to the journal BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, the results also show the Read more
A president’s journey to a healthy life
Two decades ago Bill Clinton’s diet composes of unhealthy foods such as hamburgers and doughnuts. However, after undergoing two heart by-pass, he had resorted to eating healthy foods, which consisted of plant-based diet. He told CNN how good now he feel now since following a vegan diet plan. Back in 1993, his wife, Hillary Clinton Read more
Heart Attack Might Occur Twice If Without Proper Care
Heart attack survivors never considered the fact that they are in danger of suffering from another heart attack in the same year and try to make critical lifestyle alterations, a survey has discovered. Some are taking medications without consulting their doctors first. Also, fails to attend rehabilitation program. Based on the findings from a Heart Read more