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Archives for January, 2019

Study Shows How Fiber Protects the Heart

The connection between the gut and heart health is built on a diet rich in fiber.

In a study published in the journal Circulation, researchers from the Experimental and Clinical Research Center in Berlin detailed how the short-chain fatty acid propionate was beneficial in limiting the damage of high blood pressure in mice.

, January 07, 2019


A Child’s Sleep Impacts Their Health as a Teen

The sleep you get or don't get as a child could affect your weight as a teenager.

Children who don’t have regular bedtimes and don’t get sufficient sleep are more likely to have a higher body mass index (BMI) as a teenager.

, January 14, 2019


Exercise is Beneficial Before Surgery

Being in shape before surgery is helpful in preventing damage that can occur as a result.

A new study shows people who exercise are less susceptible to the muscle and nerve damage that can typically occur when blood flow is restored to an area after being restricted like during surgery.

, January 21, 2019


Frequent Aspirin Use Increases the Risk of Bleeding

New research has people thinking about the risks of aspirin use because of hidden dangers

A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that taking aspirin on a regular basis to prevent heart attacks and strokes can increase the risk of a major bleeding episode nearly 50 percent.

, January 28, 2019


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