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Does coffee raise your blood pressure? Here’s how much it’s OK to drink

Coffee can raise your blood pressure in the short term, especially if you don’t usually drink it or if you already have high blood pressure. But this doesn’t mean you need to cut out coffee if you have high blood pressure or are concerned about your heart health. Moderation is key. Read more Source: Medical […]

Reversing Prediabetes Key To Protecting Heart Health, Experts Say

People on the verge of type 2 diabetes can cut their risk of death from heart disease by more than 50% if they bring their blood sugar levels back to normal, a new study says. Read more Source: HealthDay

Text messages could be key to helping TB patients quit smoking, according to study

Tuberculosis (TB) patients who smoke will recover far more quickly if they can quit—and help could come from their mobile phones, according to new research. Read more Source: Medical Xpress

What Foods Should I Eat To Increase HDL Cholesterol?

You never thought you’d be trying to raise your cholesterol. But here you are, working on changes to your routine so you can get that stubborn HDL (the “good” cholesterol) to go up. And you’re hoping to find the right foods along that path. We’re here to help. Read more Source: healthessentials – Cleveland Clinic

Gut bacteria may play role in bipolar depression by directly influencing brain connectivity

Bipolar disorder (BD) is a psychiatric disorder characterized by extreme mood changes. Individuals diagnosed with BD typically alternate between periods of high energy, euphoria, irritability and/or impulsivity (i.e., manic episodes) and others marked by feelings of sadness, low energy, and hopelessness (i.e., depression). Read more Source: Medical Xpress

How To Stay Healthy During the Holidays

The holidays are a season of giving — and unfortunately, that often includes illness. Follow these tips, like hand washing and self-care, to keep illness at bay as you celebrate the season. Read more Source: healthessentials – Cleveland Clinic

Can eating high fat cheese and cream reduce dementia risk, as a new study suggests?

A large Swedish study reported a lower risk of dementia among middle-aged and older adults who consumed higher amounts of full-fat cheese and cream. The findings may sound like welcome news but they need careful interpretation. Read more Source: Medical Xpress

Daily multivitamins may help reduce hypertension risk as we age

While hypertension risk factors like genetics and ethnicity are not changeable, there are several modifiable risk factors that can help a person possibly lower their high blood pressure risk. These include eating a heart-healthy diet, not smoking, getting enough physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, and managing stress. To help ensure they are getting all […]

Better Sleep: The Added Perk of Your New Year’s Goals

As millions prepare to set New Year’s resolutions centered on “eating clean” and “getting fit,” new research suggests these habits could also benefit your pillow time. Read more Source: HealthDay

Can’t take hormone therapy for menopause? There are other options

Though many women take hormone therapy medications to ease menopause symptoms, recently announced label changes may encourage even more to start. But others choose not to use these medications that circulate throughout the body. And doctors advise some to avoid them because they have medical problems such as severe liver disease or a history of […]