Daily low-dose aspirin used to be widely recommended to prevent heart attacks but is now only recommended for patients who already have had heart attacks or other serious cardiovascular problems. It is not recommended for people with high blood pressure because it can cause serious bleeding complications that outweigh any benefits for heart disease or cancer. That’s why experts recommend safer options to help prevent heart disease in low-risk patients.
Read More »Preventing Disease & Staying Healthy
We all know that it’s good to exercise, eat fresh fruits and vegetables, and get a good night’s sleep. But it’s hard to change our habits, especially if we don’t have persuasive proof that it will improve our lives and health.
The National Center for Health Research is constantly reviewing new research to determine what we can do that will prevent diseases and keep us healthy.
Excellent research is being conducted to learn exactly what kinds of foods and exercise will help you prevent specific diseases, and what exposures to avoid in your daily life. The results are sometimes confusing because new products to prevent diseases are aggressively advertised, whether they work or not. Sometimes the best strategies are ones that don’t cost anything – but who is going to pay to advertise those?
We cut through the hype. We scrutinize new research, and call the researchers to learn even more. Then we translate it into plain language that you can understand.
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C-Section Birth Associated with Numerous Health Conditions
Numerous recent research studies suggest that babies born via C-section are at higher risk for developing medical conditions. In this article, we will summarize recent research and provide you with information you can use to make informed health decisions.
Read More »Digital screens can cause eye strain for children and adults. Are blue light glasses the solution?
People are spending more time in front of screens than ever before, and many of them are experiencing digital eye strain. While many eyewear companies are marketing blue light glasses as the solution, do these glasses really work? Read our article to see what the latest research says about blue light glasses and proven ways to reduce digital eye strain.
Read More »FDA Warns Against Dental Amalgam Fillings for Children and Many Adults
Since the 1990s, patients with amalgam fillings have reported health problems that they believe are caused by their exposure to mercury. The amalgam is known to release small amounts of mercury over time, and while low levels of mercury vapor is not known to be harmful for most people, the long-term health risks of mercury inhalation are not clear.
Read More »Which Common Medications May Cause Dementia Symptoms?
You may have heard the media coverage that common medications may increase the risk for dementia. What do these drugs all have in common, what do you need to know about them, and are there really risks to taking them?
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