Tag: lifestyle changes
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Quitting Smoking After a Cancer Diagnosis Boosts Survival, Study Finds
New Evidence Links Quitting Smoking to Longer Survival in Cancer Patients Clinicians and patients have long debated how much influence lifestyle changes can have after a cancer diagnosis. A recent study published in the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network adds a robust data point: quitting smoking after a cancer diagnosis is associated with…
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What Taking Melatonin Could Reveal About Your Heart Health
Introduction: Melatonin as a Sleep Aid and a Possible Indicator Melatonin is widely used to help people fall asleep or maintain a regular sleep-wake cycle. While it can be effective for short-term insomnia, recent research has raised questions about what prolonged melatonin use might signal about overall health, particularly heart health. This article examines what…
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How I Lowered My Cholesterol in Four Weeks—Without Statins
My cholesterol journey begins At 37, I learned that high cholesterol wasn’t just a number on a screen—it was a signal that my heart health needed attention. The options felt daunting: statins are a common route, but I was determined to see if lifestyle changes could deliver meaningful results in a short time. This is…
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How I Dropped My Cholesterol in Four Weeks Without Statins
My Starting Point: High Cholesterol at 37 At 37, I faced high cholesterol. The numbers weren’t giving me a sense of security, and I was wary of starting statins without exploring all options. I wanted to understand what I could change in my daily routine—without relying on medications—to move my cholesterol in a healthier direction.…
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TikTok Trend to Health Trap: Doctors Warn on Ozempic and Mounjaro for Weight Loss
Introduction: A Trend That Outpaced Science The rise of weight-loss injections like Ozempic and Mounjaro has swept social media, turning diabetes drugs into a fashionable quick fix. Doctors caution that what looks like an easy solution can carry real health risks, and that lasting weight loss rarely comes from injections alone. From Diabetes Therapy to…
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63-Year-Old Reality Check: Be Heart Smart in Midlife
Midlife Alarm: Heart Health Can Start Earlier Than You Think Fresh data from Blackrock Health reveals a striking reality: the average age of patients attending its Rapid Cardiac Care service is just 63. This finding serves as a wake-up call that cardiovascular disease (CVD) is not merely an issue for the elderly, but a condition…
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Five Early Warning Signs of Prediabetes You Shouldn’t Ignore
Predictions for 2050: A Global Diabetes Emergency Leading health organizations project a sharp rise in diabetes worldwide. By 2050, over 1.3 billion people are expected to live with diabetes, roughly one in eight adults. This surge, driven by sedentary lifestyles, unhealthy diets, and rising obesity, underscores a global health crisis. Many of those affected will…
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Can Coffee Reversing Fatty Liver in 15 Days Be Real?
Can a Daily Cup Be a Game-Changer for Fatty Liver? Fatty liver disease, especially in its early stages, is increasingly common in today’s fast-paced world. The good news is that simple, everyday habits can play a meaningful role in reversing fat buildup in the liver. A familiar daily ritual—drinking coffee—has emerged in research as a…
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World Heart Day: Preventing Cardiovascular Disease and Risk Factors
What is World Heart Day? Each September 29, World Heart Day mobilizes campaigns and reports worldwide to raise awareness about cardiovascular diseases and their impact on life quality, while underscoring the importance of prevention. Led by global health organizations, the day highlights how many heart and blood vessel conditions can be prevented with healthier habits…
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Prolonged Sitting: The One Thing to Avoid to Protect Your Heart
The one thing to avoid to prevent heart disease: prolonged sitting When it comes to heart health, many risks are well known—smoking, poor diet, and high blood pressure among them. But a cardiovascular surgeon, Dr. London, highlights one simple daily habit to avoid that can make a meaningful difference: prolonged sitting. The heart is a…