Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Grayer Hair, Higher Heart Risk

Beyond signaling the march of time, gray hair may also point to heart disease risk
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The Grayer His Hair, the Higher His Heart Risk?

Beyond signaling the march of time, gray hair may also point to a higher risk of heart disease for men, new research suggests. But don't panic if you sport silvery locks...
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Taller, Bigger Women May Face Irregular Heartbeat Risk

Big or tall women are nearly three times as likely to develop the dangerous irregular heart rhythm known as atrial fibrillation as smaller women, a preliminary study says. The larger...
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Past Psychiatric Ills Don't Raise Alzheimer's Risk: Study

Having a mental health disorder doesn't mean a person will develop Alzheimer's disease later in like, a new study suggests. Researchers examined long-term data from nearly...
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Don't Bank on Heart-Rate Accuracy From Your Activity Tracker

Wrist-worn activity trackers such as Fitbit don't reliably assess heart rate, a new study finds. While the devices may have some legitimate benefits, they shouldn't be used for...
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Xanax, Valium May Boost Pneumonia Risk in Alzheimer's Patients

Alzheimer's patients given sedatives such as Valium or Xanax may have an increased risk for pneumonia, a new study warns. People with Alzheimer's disease are often given...
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Stress Buster: Emotional Eating

Do you come home from a stressful day at work and reach for a bag of chips, a pint of ice cream or a handful of cookies? If that's the case, you may be 'eating emotionally.' This is often...
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