Health

Beetroot juice, which is rich in nitrates, has been linked to changing the community of bacteria living in the mouth.Now, a new study has found that drinking this juice could reduce older adults’ blood pressure.Researchers at the University of Exeter compared the response of both younger and older participants to the juice and published the study in Free Radical Biology and Medicine.COMMON DAILY VITAMIN SHOWN TO SLOW AGING PROCESS OVER 4-YEAR […]

Addressing hearing loss early on may significantly reduce the risk of dementia, a recent study found. Adults with hearing loss who reported wearing hearing aids before they were 70 years old cut their risk of dementia by more than half, compared to those with hearing loss who did not wear hearing devices, according to research recently published in JAMA Neurology.Participants with hearing loss  who wore hearing aids had a 61% lower […]

A new trend has emerged that is taking self-care to the next level – for those who can afford it. "Boat-tox" has people ordering Botox injectables and other personal care services and treatments directly to their locations aboard yachts or private boats. New York-based Dr. Alexander Golberg, who specializes in functional and aesthetic medicine, told Fox News Digital that "boat-tox" is part of a larger concierge aesthetic trend. NOT DRINKING ENOUGH WATER FLOODS […]

You may think your spouse’s "selective hearing" is a choice — but science argues otherwise.The phenomenon of selective hearing is more than choosing when or when not to listen, according to a recent article by Dr. Stella Fulman at Audiology Island in New York."Selective hearing is the brain’s ability to prioritize and process certain auditory stimuli over others," she wrote. "It enables individuals to concentrate on particular sounds while ignoring […]

Protein is popping up in everything from popcorn and tortilla chips to coffee and ice cream, and now a new form is flexing for attention.High-protein grocery items have surged in popularity over the past year, with shoppers seeking products that support muscle repair, immune function and metabolism. Long a staple in fitness circles, protein shakes — typically made from whey concentrate and coming in flavors like chocolate, vanilla and peanut […]

Protein is popping up in everything from popcorn and tortilla chips to coffee and ice cream, and now a new form is flexing for attention.High-protein grocery items have surged in popularity over the past year, with shoppers seeking products that support muscle repair, immune function and metabolism. Long a staple in fitness circles, protein shakes — typically made from whey concentrate and coming in flavors like chocolate, vanilla and peanut […]

A fresh fitness craze is once again sweeping social media, though the practice borrows from time-tested military training methods, and experts urge caution before strapping in.On social media, influencers are hyping weighted vests as one of the "best-kept secrets" in fitness, claiming they can help you lose 30 pounds and become "unrecognizable" when used during walks and workouts. TikTok searches for #weightedvest have garnered more than 30 million views.But the […]

For those suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the condition could be significantly worse on the weekends.After investigating changes in severity, researchers at Flinders University in Australia discovered that symptoms of OSA were markedly more prominent at the end of the week.The study, published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, analyzed sleep data from more than 70,000 users of an under-mattress sleep monitor that tracked OSA […]

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning that travelers to China face an "enhanced" risk of contracting a virus spread by mosquitoes. There has been an outbreak of chikungunya in Guangdong Province, which can cause fever, joint pain, headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, and rash.Recently, the CDC raised the warning related to chikungunya in China from Level 1: "Practice Usual Precautions" to Level 2: "Practice Enhanced Precautions."The CDC […]