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Wrinkles Can Help Predict Life Span
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 07, 2013 03:12 PM EST
Researchers found that people who had less wrinkles and appeared more youthful were more likely to live longer.
Testosterone Therapy Linked to Heart Disease
By Christine Hsu | Nov 05, 2013 04:03 PM EST
Testosterone therapy may increase men's risk of heart disease, according to a new study.
Healthy Gums May Prevent Heart Disease
By Michelle Gil | Nov 02, 2013 04:56 PM EDT
Keeping gums healthy could help in the prevention of heart disease according to a new study.
Scientists Developing Anti-Clotting Drugs With Less Bleeding Risk
By Michelle Gil | Oct 30, 2013 04:43 PM EDT
The development of anti-clogging drugs with less risk of bleeding for patients, who have had a stroke, heart attack or blood clot in their veins, is in the works according to a new study.
Gardening and DIY Boosts Heart Health and Lifespan in Seniors
By Christine Hsu | Oct 29, 2013 02:04 PM EDT
Gardening and DIY activities may promote heart health and longevity, a new study suggests.
Lifestyle Changes More Effective in Stroke Prevention Than Stenting
By Michelle Gil | Oct 27, 2013 08:32 PM EDT
Lifestyle changes and medication is said to be safer at preventing stroke than a surgical technique called stenting according to a new study.
Stem Cell Treatment May Help Stroke Patients
By Michelle Gil | Oct 25, 2013 07:09 PM EDT
A new stem cell treatment for stroke has been in the works according to a new research.
Young Adults Increasingly Affected By Strokes, New Study
By Michelle Gil | Oct 24, 2013 02:08 PM EDT
An alarming new report reveals that young and middle aged people are increasingly having more strokes than ever before.
Excessive Drinking tied to Atherosclerosis and Increased Risk of Stroke
By Cheri Cheng | Oct 21, 2013 01:13 PM EDT
Researchers reported that men who drank alcohol excessively sped up the progression of atherosclerosis, which occurs when there is plaque build up in the arteries.
Hypertension During Pregnancy Could Increase Risk of a Future Stroke
By Cheri Cheng | Oct 19, 2013 11:01 AM EDT
In a new study that conducted a systematic review of old studies, researchers concluded that hypertension during pregnancy could increase one's risk of stroke in the future.
Eating Fish May Cut Risk of Brain Abnormalities
By Christine Hsu | Oct 17, 2013 02:07 PM EDT
Eating lots of fish may help protect older people from brain abnormalities, a new study suggests.
Stroke Cuts Three to Five Years of Quality Life
By Christine Hsu | Oct 09, 2013 05:58 PM EDT
Suffering a stroke may shave three to five quality years off your life, according to new research.
Chemically Created Estrogen Increases Clot Risk
By Cheri Cheng | Oct 02, 2013 03:25 PM EDT
Researchers found that post-menopausal women who use synthetic estrogen are at a greater risk of suffering from a blood clot when compared to women who used a more natural form.
Exercise May Be Better Than Meds in Treating Common Disease
By Christine Hsu | Oct 02, 2013 01:42 PM EDT
Exercise may be the best medicine to beat disease, according to a new study.
Exposure to Moderate Arsenic Increases Heart Attack and Stroke Risks
By Cheri Cheng | Sep 24, 2013 11:38 AM EDT
Researchers report that moderate exposure to arsenic could increase heart attack and stroke risks.

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Productive Practices to Employ in Your Everyday Life

Staying active, productive, and keeping your mind at work, is a great way of staying healthy and happy. This is particularly true during lockdown, when it can feel easy to slip into a rut of laziness, without any clear-cut schedule. But with monotony talking its toll and resulting in a serious lack of motivation for many, how do we keep on top of a consistent workflow and schedule? Stuck for inspiration on how to stay productive and pro-active during the self-isolation, and also generally in your everyday life going forward? Take a look at this short list that we’ve compiled, detailing some practices that you might want to try and employ where possible.