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Doctor Advises Drinking Water When Waking Up Experts say drinking a glass water right when you wake up is good for your health. Doctor Adrienna Jirik, a gastroenterologist at the Cleveland Clinic says drinking water first thing in the morning helps boost metabolism, improve digestion and prevent urinary tract infections. She says it will […]
Study Links Coffee Drinking To Lower Risk Of Dementia A new study says drinking coffee can lower your risk of dementia. Researchers at Harvard University analyzed 43 years of data on over 130-thousand people and found that higher consumption of caffeinated coffee was linked to an 18-percent lower risk of dementia and better cognitive […]
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Helps Brain And Gut Health A new study shows extra virgin olive oil helps brain and gut health. Researchers at the University of Virgili followed more than six-hundred older adults for two years who were overweight or obese and had metabolic syndrome. They found those who ate extra virgin olive oil […]
A long term study is revealing that fluoride in drinking water has no negative health impact on the brain or IQ. Researchers followed thousands of Americans from when they graduated high school in the late 1950’s until they were elderly and compared cognitive ability between people exposed to fluoride in water verse those were not […]
April is Stress Awareness Month and one expert is offering tips to lessen stress in the morning which will improve mental health. Beena Persaud is a psychologist at the Cleveland Clinic and says preparation is key. She says that means getting out clothes, making meals and getting other things done the night before. “If you […]
Dance classes for individuals with Parkinson’s disease and other mobility conditions in Colorado are part of a growing movement linking arts and health. Research shows that arts programs can improve physical and mental health outcomes for a wide range of individuals, not just those with medical conditions. Hospitals are increasingly incorporating arts programs into patient […]
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital continues to lead the fight against childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases by advancing research, treatment, and global access to lifesaving care. The hospital is known around the world for its mission of finding cures and saving children while ensuring families can focus on what matters most. At St. Jude, […]
Black men deserve health care that feels safe and affirming with doctors who listen and systems that protect them.
Getting less than seven hours of sleep a night is a strong predictor of a shorter life expectancy. That’s according to a new study published Tuesday in the journal SLEEP Advances. Researchers found that sleep was more effective in predicting a shorter life expectancy than any factor except smoking. Sleep deprivation can be caused by […]
The actor Floyd Roger Myers Jr.'s passing is shedding light on heart health, something once viewed as an issue affecting older people.
The “2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC),” published today in the Association’s flagship journal, Circulation, marks the first full revision of lifesaving resuscitation guidance since 2020. Among the updates are expanded recommendations for managing choking and suspected opioid overdose, in addition to other lifesaving interventions. Each year, approximately […]