Exercising hard can speed up your weight loss goals—especially if you’re a woman. A small study from the University of Virginia found that vigorous exercise suppresses levels of the “hunger hormone” ghrelin in healthy adults more than moderate exercise. “We found that individuals felt ‘less hungry’ after high-intensity exercise compared to moderate-intensity exercise,” said lead […]
If you have these three symptoms, it’s time to get to the heart of the problem. Dr. Jeremy London, a heart surgeon based in Savannah, Georgia, warns that difficulty breathing while walking or lying down and/or experiencing leg swelling could mean you have a weak heart. “These should be red flags,” London said on TikTok […]
Arrrrrr are you kidding me? Scurvy, a vitamin C deficiency disease that plagued sailors and pirates centuries ago, appears to be making a resurgence thanks to the rising cost of living and the popularity of weight-loss surgery, a new study finds. “Scurvy is still seen as a disease of the past, especially in developed countries,” […]
With rates of colorectal cancer increasing among young adults, it is important to recognize the signs that may indicate colon cancer. About 150,000 Americans are diagnosed each year with colorectal cancer, which includes colon and rectal cancer, according to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. It is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. About 150,000 Americans […]
More than 600,000 Americans are expected to experience their first stroke this year – but up to 80% of these incidents are preventable. The American Stroke Association (ASA) issued updated advice on Monday urging health care workers to control stroke risk factors such as high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, high blood sugar and obesity. An […]
