Cognitive assessments completed by 218 individuals—roughly half with diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea—revealed an association between more severe sleep apnea symptoms and worse cognitive function. Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine, October 2020 … [Read more...]
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Glass-Topped Tables Pose Risks
Between 2009 and 2015, more than 3,200 individuals required trauma care for injuries associated with glass-topped tables, with the majority involving young adults and children under the age of seven. Experts note that at least half of these injuries … [Read more...]
Many Women Are Unaware of Heart Attack Risk
The American Heart Association reports that, between 2009 and 2017, the percentage of women who knew that heart disease was the top killer of women fell from 65% to 44%. Circulation, September 2020 … [Read more...]
Fatty Liver a Common Issue with Type 1 Diabetics
A review of data from 20 published studies showed that approximately 20% of adult type 1 diabetics will develop non-alcoholic fatty liver disease—a condition that occurs when fat accumulates in the liver from causes other than excessive alcohol … [Read more...]
Hypertension Common in Midlife
Among a group of 2,930 middle-aged adults participating in the Reasons for Geographic and Racial Disparities in Stroke study, researchers observed that 42% developed hypertension over a nine-year period. However, they found each of the following … [Read more...]
Diabetes Increases Fall Risk
An analysis of data from the Danish National Patient Register revealed that seniors with a history of either type 1 or type 2 diabetes had both a higher fall risk and an increased risk for serious injury in the event of a fall. Current Drug Safety, … [Read more...]
E-Scooters Injuries Increasing Significantly
According to a new study, emergency room visits for injuries associated with an electronic scooter, or e-scooter, use doubled between 2018 and 2019. Study co-author Dr. Eric Wagner writes, “These injuries are increasing and they aren't benign. Many … [Read more...]
A Link Between Temporomandibular Disorder and Sleep Apnea?
Following a review of data from the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database, researchers report that patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) were 2.5 times more likely to have temporomandibular disorders (TMD) than individuals without … [Read more...]
New Advice Regarding Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Individuals with a genetic predisposition for elevated low-density lipoprotein (the “bad” cholesterol) levels have traditionally been instructed to reduce their consumption of saturated fats to lower their risk for heart disease. However, a team of … [Read more...]
Cardiovascular Disease and Depression
An analysis of data concerning over 100,000 adults found that individuals with depression have a 64% elevated risk for ischemic heart disease and a 94% higher risk for stroke. On the other hand, men and women with cardiovascular disease had nearly … [Read more...]
Low Zinc Intake?
Among a group of 142 female university students, researchers identified an association between low dietary zinc intake and an increased risk for depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, short sleep duration, and daytime dysfunction. Biological Trace … [Read more...]
Methanol-Based Hand Sanitizers Pose Dangers
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns not to use alcohol-based hand sanitizers that contain methanol or wood alcohol, as they can be toxic if absorbed through the skin leading to nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, blindness, seizures, … [Read more...]
Long-Term Hypertension Damages Brain Vessels
A review of brain imaging and periodic blood pressure readings of 1,686 adults during mid and late-life revealed that the longer an individual was hypertensive, the more likely they were to develop cerebral small blood vessel disease, which could … [Read more...]
Singing and Snoring
A review of findings from six published studies noted that people who frequently sing have a reduced risk for obstructive sleep apnea and snoring. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, June 2020 … [Read more...]