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Article courtesy of Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, who is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, one of the world’s top cardiologists, a best-selling author, lecturer, and a leading expert in plant-based nutrition and holistic care. At the Kahn Center, it is routine to measure an Omega Index and a …
Current physical activity guidelines do not recommend a specific step count for health, now a new study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) suggests that both step count and time-based exercise targets are equivalently associated with lower risks of early death and cardiovascular disease. Monitoring your step count and/or movement duration has become increasingly easier …
A new study led by researchers from the New York University (NYU) School of Global Public Health published in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity Health suggests that discrimination may speed up the biological processes of aging, linking interpersonal discrimination to changes at the molecular level, and revealing a potential root cause of disparities in …
Neuropathy is nerve damage that causes pain and numbness in the feet and hands, it can eventually lead to falls, infection, and amputation. According to a study recently published in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, neuropathy is very common and underdiagnosed. “More than one-third of people with neuropathy experience sharp, …
Article courtesy of Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, who is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, one of the world’s top cardiologists, a best-selling author, lecturer, and a leading expert in plant-based nutrition and holistic care. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a specific kind of irregular heartbeat that can be silent …
Research published in the journal BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine suggests that genetics alone can mean a 21% greater risk of early death, but people can improve their chances by following a healthy diet which may offset the impact of genetics by more than 60% and add another five years to your lifespan. Unfortunately, some people don’t …
An experimental drug called olezarsen may reduce levels of bad blood fats called triglycerides and lower the risk of heart disease, according to two studies that were recently published in The New England Journal of Medicine, and the drug could be approved in the near future for those with a rare condition called familial chylomicronemia …
Whether it be racquetball, swimming, running, cycling, rowing, pickleball, or rollerskating, if you exercise on a regular basis you are on track to living a long and healthy life according to research published in BJSM from the University of South Australia (UniSA) that found an increased cardio fitness level can help to reduce your risk …
Regenerative heart therapies involve transplanting cardiac muscle cells into damaged areas of the heart to recover lost function. However, the risk of arrhythmias following this procedure is reportedly high. In a recent study, researchers from Japan tested a novel approach that involves injecting ‘cardiac spheroids,’ cultured from human stem cells, directly into damaged ventricles. The …
Modern advances in technology, specifically those for convenience, have brought about the creation of elevators and escalators, but these inventions aren’t necessarily doing any favors for your health and longevity. Taking the elevator or escalator may be shortening your life, according to this study. Meanwhile walking and climbing stairs has been associated with better health …