Male Obesity May Contribute to Fertility Issues
Razi Berry About 15% of couples in fertile age have experienced fertility problems. Men contribute to 50% of the cases when a couple cannot achieve the desired pregnancy. The proportion of overweight men has tripled in parallel with the increase in fertility problems worldwide. The doctoral thesis conducted at the University of Tartu Institute of […]
Cardiovascular Health: Eat More Fruits and Vegetables
Razi Berry Preliminary findings from a new study reveal that inadequate fruit and vegetable consumption may account for millions of deaths from heart disease and strokes each year. The study estimated that roughly 1 in 7 cardiovascular deaths could be attributed to not eating enough fruit and 1 in 12 cardiovascular deaths could be attributed […]
Childhood Trauma, Stress, and Fibromyalgia: Is There a Connection?
David M. Brady, ND, DC, CCN, DACBN, IFMCP, FACN Traumatic experiences and stressors in childhood have historically been overlooked as predisposing factors in the development of various chronic pain disorders and psychiatric conditions, including fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, insomnia, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome. However, the tide is turning as research […]
Smoking, Hypertension, Obesity and Diabetes: Bad for the Brain
Razi Berry Many people consider the health of their physical body to be separate from the health of their mind, which is to say their brain. However, it is vitally important to remember that anything that affects the blood vessels affects our brain. A few of these are smoking, high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes. […]
Study Supports Coronary Calcium Score as Better Risk Predictor Than Traditional Risk Factors
Razi Berry A recent study presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Session conference supports coronary calcium levels as a better signifier of blocked arteries and heart attack risk than traditional risk indicators currently in use.1 Risks factors are valuable but do not reveal whether or not disease is present “With coronary calcium, we’re looking […]
Study Finds Children of Cannabis Users Start Using Earlier
Razi Berry From Elsevier As prevailing regulatory and cultural shifts normalize adult medical and recreational cannabis use, identification of potential risk factors is key to preventing public health consequences, according to the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Study is the first to establish a relationship between maternal cannabis use during a child’s lifetime and earlier […]
Lung Cancer Risk Drops Significantly After Five Years
Node Smith, ND Most people know that smoking is hazardous to health, that it contributes to heart disease and lung cancer, as well as cellular breakdown. Many people who currently smoke may think that these risks are inherent in anyone who has ever smoked, and that quitting doesn’t necessarily change these risks. It is true […]