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Developing a Fatty Liver Increases Your Risk of Mortality

Fatty liver disease is becoming a widespread condition, affecting nearly 25% of adults globally.1 In other words, about one in every four people around you likely have a fatty liver without even realizing it. As the name implies, fatty liver is characterized by an abnormal buildup of fat in your liver cells, which triggers inflammation,… Read More: Developing a Fatty Liver Increases Your Risk of Mortality »

Dementia Risk After Age 50 Increases With Less Sleep, Study Says

Advertisement Continue reading the main story Supported by Continue reading the main story Sleeping Too Little in Middle Age May Increase Dementia Risk, Study Finds The research, tracking thousands of people from age 50 on, suggests those who sleep six hours or less a night are more likely to develop dementia in their late 70s.… Read More: Dementia Risk After Age 50 Increases With Less Sleep, Study… »

Interval Training (HIIT) Quickly Increases Glucose Metabolism

Research has shown that HIIT increases insulin sensitivity and also glucose metabolism in muscles in type 2 diabetes individuals. Glucose uptake had returned to a normal level in the thigh muscles after just 2 weeks of training. This was discovered in a research project which examined how high-intensity interval training impacted the health of diabetic… Read More: Interval Training (HIIT) Quickly Increases Glucose Metabolism »

Popular Blood Pressure Medication Increases Risk Of Skin Cancer

Research shows an association between skin cancer and one of the most common hypertension medications. Researchers looked at the relation between hydrochlorothiazide containing antihypertensive medication and increased skin cancer risk. It has been previously demonstrated that this commonly used medication can increase lip cancer risk. This study established a clear association between hydrochlorothiazide containing hypertension… Read More: Popular Blood Pressure Medication Increases Risk Of Skin Cancer »