As more people get mammograms every year to screen for breast cancer, an additional benefit may be emerging: heart disease risk detection. With advanced technology and artificial intelligence, some imaging centers now offer screenings for cardiovascular risks based on breast arterial calcification visible in mammogram images. This additional test, offered by some radiology practices, could… Read More »
Managing your weight isn’t just about what you eat, but also when you eat. New research has uncovered two key habits that may be linked to maintaining a healthy body weight over time: extending the overnight fasting period and having an early breakfast. These habits, according to a study published in the International Journal of… Read More »
881 Shares Statistics relating to strokes and falls are bleak, with research revealing that strokes can increase the risk of falling by 4 times and drastically increase the risk of breaking a hip following a fall. Approximately 80% of individuals who have strokes will also have impaired balance to some degree. A study which presented… Read More »
Most deaths from Covid have been in people who have one or more chronic diseases. And most experts believe the likes of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, some cancers, autoimmune diseases and dementia have much in common – a big one being they are affected by our lifestyle choices, which result in a healthy or… Read More »