New stroke guidelines stress prevention through diet and blood pressure

The American Stroke Association, a part of the American Heart Association, released updated guidelines on Monday, indicating that up to 80% of strokes can be prevented through healthy lifestyle choices, better blood pressure management, and other medical interventions. The recommendations emphasize a Mediterranean diet, regular physical activity, and closer monitoring of high-risk groups, including…

Read More
Gut health experts reveal the key to digestive health — with these 7 daily habits

Gut health experts reveal the key to digestive health — with these 7 daily habits

It takes guts, and gastroenterologists are sharing the simple, daily lifestyle choices to ensure their gut health is top-notch. A September 2022 survey by the American Gastroenterological Association found that nearly 40% of Americans avoid routine activities — such as exercising, running errands and spending time with loved ones — due to uncomfortable bowel symptoms. Experts…

Read More
Kayla Barnes-Lentz, (pictured) 33, calls herself a biohacker and spends six figures annually on keeping up her uber healthy lifestyle in the hopes of being able to 'live healthily' until she's 150-years-old

I spend a six-figure sum every year to halt the ageing process – I’ve already taken 10 years off and want to live to 150

The average life expectancy for humans around the world may only be 83 – but one woman is hoping to double that using a rigorous biohacking regime. Kayla Barnes-Lentz, 33, from LA, spends six figures annually on keeping up her uber healthy lifestyle in the hope of being able to ‘live healthily’ until she’s 150-years-old….

Read More
7 Best Supplements for Healthy Aging and Longevity

7 Best Supplements for Healthy Aging and Longevity

Aging is the natural deterioration of physical and biological functioning; your environment, genetics, and lifestyle can influence it. Life span has increased in recent decades due to advancements like clean water, infectious disease prevention, and access to healthcare. Many people are living longer, and the number of people living with chronic health conditions (like cardiovascular…

Read More
Standing desks may not protect your heart

Standing desk’s health benefits and hidden dangers

Representative image of a person staning and working Standing while working has become increasingly popular among those seeking to counteract the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle, often resulting from sitting for hours in front of computers. Standing desks, in particular, have gained widespread use among office workers, with many utility companies promoting them as…

Read More
Stroke Prevention Guidelines: New stroke prevention guidelines have this to say about Ozempic |

Stroke Prevention Guidelines: New stroke prevention guidelines have this to say about Ozempic |

Fresh guidelines for stroke prevention released by the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Stroke Association (ASA) have recommended the use of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy in patients with diabetes and cardiovascular disease, to lower the risk of stroke. The recommendations, updated after a decade, for the first time, talk about the potential…

Read More