Heart attack: Two apples a day can keep heart attack symptoms away
Dec 17, 2019 06:34 am UTC| Health
The holiday season means a lot of stress, excitement, and also a lot of food and drink. But a way to keep the symptoms of a heart attack and prevent it from happening altogether can be done just by taking two of this kind...
This diet will help you get a good night's sleep
Dec 17, 2019 06:34 am UTC| Health
Many people in the world have trouble sleeping one way or another, and sometimes the food that is eaten can contribute to that. But, a new report reveals a kind of diet people can follow to be able to sleep...
'Organic' label doesn't guarantee that holiday ham was a happy pig
Dec 16, 2019 13:39 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health
This holiday season, Americans will buy some 20 million turkeys and 300 million pounds of ham. Some of these turkeys and hams will be certified organic, reflecting the common belief that organically raised animals live...
As rural Americans struggle for health care access, insurers may be making things worse
Dec 16, 2019 13:38 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health
Living in rural America certainly comes with a number of benefits. There is less crime, access to the outdoors, and lower costs of living. Yet, not everything is rosy outside the city limits. Rural communities face...
Type 2 diabetes: Potatoes can help lower blood sugar
Dec 16, 2019 10:27 am UTC| Health
While Christmas is around the corner, type 2 diabetes is there all year round, which could make the season a little challenging for those who suffer from it. But, including a certain kind of food over the holiday meals can...
High blood pressure: Taking probiotic supplements can help lower reading
Dec 16, 2019 10:27 am UTC| Health
One of the most common conditions among people today is high blood pressure or hypertension, and dietary changes can help reduce the risk or at the very least, keep blood pressure readings at bay. Aside from diet and...
This heart implant is a game-changer in reducing the risk of stroke
Dec 16, 2019 10:27 am UTC| Health
Thanks to advancements in technology, more and more developments have been made in the medical field. One such breakthrough is a certain heart implant that can reduce the risk of a stroke in people. Express reports that...
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