Healthy Living Stories
Heat Affects Disproportionately: Study Finds Women In 40s As Vulnerable As Men At 65
The study found that middle-aged and older women are physiologically more vulnerable to high heat and humidity than older men, and this increased risk is not simply due to their longer lifespan. 
Can Low-Carb Diets Be Nutritious? Study Says Well-Constructed Plans Even Exceed Nutrient Needs
Researchers of the latest study tested the safety and efficacy of three low-carb, seven-day meal plans, specifically focusing on nutrient adequacy. 
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked To Heart Disease: Study Reveals Most and Least Harmful Items
While ultra-processed foods are associated with heart disease, the level of risk varies depending on the specific type of food, and not all of them have the same detrimental effects. 
Regular Cellphone Use Tied To Heart Disease: Smokers, Diabetics At Greater Risk, Says Study
The increased heart disease risk is partly due to the poor sleep, psychological distress, and neuroticism associated with mobile use, the research revealed. 
Alcohol And Gout: Study Says Men At Higher Risk, Beer And Cider Most Harmful
Alcohol consumption increases the risk of gout in both men and women, with men being more significantly affected, the study revealed. 
Endometriosis Raises Women's Risk Of Heart Attacks, Strokes: Study
The study revealed that those with endometriosis face a 20% higher risk of serious cardiac events, including heart attacks and strokes. 
One Unit Temperature Drop Over 2-6 Days Raises Heart Attack Risk By 10%: Study
The latest study examined the short-term effects of lower air temperature and cold spells on the risk of hospitalization from various types of myocardial infarction. 
Single Blood Test Could Predict Women's Heart Disease Risk Over 30 Years: Study
Researchers suggest that a one-time measurement of three biomarkers could accurately forecast the risk of major cardiovascular events in the decades to come. 
Busy Week? 'Weekend Warriors' Still Reap Brain Health Benefits, Says Study
The study revealed that weekend warriors- those who pack their physical activity into one or two days of the week, typically on the weekend-can still reap the same brain health benefits of a regularly active pattern. 
Recent Recreational Drug Use In ICU Patients Triples Risk Of Repeat Cardiovascular Events: Study
The study explored how recent recreational drug use affects the risk of serious cardiovascular events, including death, over a year in nearly 1,400 patients admitted to ICUs across France. 
New Diabetes Treatment? Study Identifies Aquatic Plant That May Lower Blood Sugar Levels
Researchers have discovered that supplementing with Mankai, a cultivated aquatic duckweed, after meals may help lower blood sugar levels in diabetic patients. 
Sleep Debt Raises Heart Disease Risk, Study Says Here's How To Mitigate It
Catching up on lost sleep over the weekends might help offset sleep deficits from the week, and mitigate heart disease risk, the study suggests. 
Diabetes, Pre-Diabetes Linked To Brain Aging, Healthy Lifestyle Counteracts The Effect: Study
The study showed that prediabetes was associated with a 0.5 increase in brain age and diabetes with a 2.3-year increase. However, by staying physically active, avoiding smoking, and moderating alcohol intake, you can significantly mitigate the impact. 
Study Finds Reduced Academic Achievements In Kids Exposed To Prenatal Smoking
Maternal prenatal smoking puts the offsprings at a 49 % higher risk of reduced academic achievement, the study revealed. 
Dengue Survivors Face Higher Long-Term Risks Than COVID-19 Recovery Patients: Study
The researchers noted that those recovering from dengue had a 55% higher risk of any heart complications, 213% increased risk of cognition or memory disorders, and 198% increased risk of movement disorders compared to COVID-19 patients.
