They are called “the undiagnosed.” These are people who go through life feeling lousy. Their doctors are unable to help them or explain the cause of their problems.1
They may suffer symptoms that match a wide range of illnesses, including dizziness, fatigue, nausea, insomnia, headaches, or heart palpitations.2
After going through tests that show nothing is wrong, these patients may be told “it’s all in your head.”… Read More
Sneezing is one of the primary ways disease is spread. You can catch anything from a cold to meningitis to tuberculosis from another person’s sneeze.1
In an effort to understand the dangers of a sneeze, MIT launched an exhaustive study. Scientists wanted to know how far and how fast the germs spread.
Researchers used high-speed cameras recording 4,000 frames per second to minutely detail what exactly emanates from the nose and mouth during sneezes.… Read More
Habitually eating a late dinner can triple your risk of a deadly heart attack if you have high blood pressure, a new study finds.1
Normally, your blood pressure goes down by about 10% at night. But eating within two hours of bedtime releases a rush of stress hormones that stops your blood pressure from dropping.2 It keeps your body on “high alert” and maintains your blood pressure at daytime levels when you are sleeping.… Read More
Most of us know the stereotypical signs of cancer, such as a change in the appearance of a mole, a lump in the breast, persistent coughing, or sudden weight loss.
But there are other symptoms that we don’t think of as pointing to cancer. We might chalk them up to something else. And it’s likely we would do nothing about them, allowing the cancer to grow and become less treatable.… Read More
The old expression “blood is thicker than water” holds true for longevity, according to a new study.
Older adults who report being close to family members are more than twice as likely to be alive five years later than those who are close to friends.1
The study looked at social relationships among 3,000 people between the ages of 57 and 85.… Read More
You’ve probably heard about studies showing that sitting for extended periods is bad for you.
Research reveals sitting for hours at a time increases the risk of cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.1 In fact, it is so bad for your health that some experts are calling sitting “the new smoking.”2
Now, new research shows that sitting with your legs crossed is particularly damaging.… Read More