Menopause occurs when menstrual cycles cease. In the years before and after menopause, the body undergoes many changes, leading to symptoms that may include hot flashes, emotional changes, and sleep disturbances. But its impact on the body may be even more profound. Medical News Today investigates why menopause might impact cardiovascular health, and how women…
An ageing population and the rapid advancement of digital technology have given Hong Kong health and medical technology start-ups ample opportunities to develop wearable devices that help with disease diagnosis and in-home rehabilitation. Some, such as Well Being Digital (WBD), are also taking advantage of a 2021 regulatory move that allows drugs and medical devices…
Seven out of 10 Alaska adults are overweight or obese, and large percentages of adults in the state have chronic conditions like high blood pressure and high cholesterol that are linked to the leading causes of death, according to a new report released by the state Department of Health. The 2024 Alaska Chronic Disease Facts…
Making big changes to your diet can be a challenge, even when you know it’s better for your health. This is especially true when eating healthier means giving up some of your favourite foods – something Jeremy Clarkson knows all too well. The Top Gear star, 64, revealed he has had to make some lifestyle…
80-year-old Sheila Stothard never drives and walks everywhere. She shared her tips for staying active and healthy into older age with Business Insider. These include adding walking into your day and eating healthily. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app By clicking…
The heart is the body’s main source of energy. It may significantly impact our daily emotions when it’s in good condition. So, how can we determine the health of our hearts? Following are the five top indicators that could mean that our heart is functioning at its best. Each of them tells a story about…
India has the dubious distinction of being the heart disease and diabetes capital of the world. Heart disease is the leading cause of death, and what’s most worrying is it strikes Indians, during the prime years of their life. The cardiovascular disease epidemic in Indians is characterized by a higher relative risk burden, an earlier…
Sign up for CNN’s Fitness, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide will help you ease into a healthy routine, backed by experts. Keeping your brain sharp as you age has a lot to do with your heart — and the younger you start taking better care of it, the better — according to a new scientific…
A Singaporean tourist has died in a Hong Kong hospital after he was found unconscious in a jacuzzi in a hotel. Police said the 63-year-old Singaporean passport holder was found unconscious in the pool at the Royal Plaza Hotel in Mong Kok at 9.20am on Thursday. The water in the jacuzzi was about one metre…
Obesity, type 2 diabetes, cancer, heart disease and other diseases are all affecting people at younger ages hence, a new global study shows that despite advances in medicine and greater awareness of healthy lifestyles, baby boomers and people in their 50s are living longer but are in worse health than previous generations were at the…