You may have heard of your biological clock, but what about your inflammatory clock of aging (iAge)? As this is a relatively recent idea from scientists, you may not know what it means. It’s a way of measuring the aging of your immune system, your risk of developing age-related inflammation and other illnesses, and how […]
You probably know many of the risk factors that damage your heart health. Smoking, poor diet and not exercising enough are all things we’re told about regularly. One potential danger that isn’t as obvious but has been the subject of quite a bit of research is the harm that loneliness can cause. Some scientists have
What exactly is going on in your body at the moment? You may just be sitting still and reading this, but under your skin there are all kinds of chemical reactions taking place. Maybe your digestive system is still processing the last thing you ate. Maybe it’s simply that you’re breathing. One thing is certain:
A lot of the time, losing weight is an attempt to improve your health. It can reduce your risk of developing diabetes, heart problems and other health conditions. But what about people who don’t actually want to lose weight? Sometimes you find yourself shedding the pounds without really knowing why. If you haven’t changed your
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Without zinc, we wouldn’t have brass. On its own, zinc is used in everything from paint to deodorant and batteries. And, of course, it is an essential mineral, which means humans can’t survive without it but also can’t produce it ourselves. Let’s look a little deeper at how a metal with such a diverse range
When problems start occurring in your digestive system, there are lots of possible reasons. Some of them, while aggravating and uncomfortable, are generally not life-threatening. IBS is a good example. This means that some of the less common but more severe causes may be overlooked, including ovarian cancer. If you’re thinking about cancer affecting the
There’s a terrifying sort of pall hanging over electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). It conjures up these images of Nurse Ratched-type characters inflicting cruel torture on people with mental illness who should be receiving support. It’s true that ECT has been hideously abused in its past, but it is still used today as a treatment for some
You’ve tried all the other, less dramatic treatments but they haven’t worked. Your joints are still painful, and your mobility is still limited. Replacement arthroplasty, most commonly known as joint replacement surgery, may be the best remaining option. We have a New York surgeon called Stephen S. Hudack to thank for joint replacement therapy. He
If you know anything about diabetes, you know about the importance of insulin. It’s the hormone that regulates your glucose and blood sugar levels. Often closely linked to diabetes is another, lesser-known condition called insulin resistance. Considering the impact it can have on your health, it’s important to know not just what it is but
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Two of the most common recovery techniques seem like opposites. One involves applying heat to your aching muscles, the other involves cold. Yet these two common forms of treatment often come together. Which one is more effective depends on the type of pain. Heat therapy could more accurately be called warm therapy. High temperatures can
