For gym goers, a post exercise sauna session is the reward for a good workout well done. And a brand new study provides more proof that saunas are good for you. A newspaper published in the journal Neurology found that sauna baths have been associated with a substantial reduction in an individual’s risk of experiencing a stroke. The findings are very strong, said study co writer Setor Kunutsor, a research fellow in the University of Bristol in the united kingdom, in an e-mail to TIME. People who took a sauna to 7 times a week were about 60 percent those…
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How are they similar? How are they different? Whether type 1 or type 2, diabetes is a serious condition. It is on the rise in North America, and changing patterns, with type 2 diabetes being more frequently diagnosed in children and in some cases, type 1 diabetes is being diagnosed in adults. Only 5 percent of diabetics have type 1, while 95 percent have type 2 diabetes. Continue reading as we compare these two conditions and show how they similar in many ways, but very different too. Continue reading to find out more about these disorders and how to get…
Head injuries have become increasingly common, with most people not thinking twice about suffering a hit to the head during sports or physical activity. And while loss of consciousness after a hit can alert someone to receive help from a care provider, what if there was other damage that was harder to identify? Recently, new research has shown that serious blows to the head just days apart could interrupt the brain’s ability to process and utilize sugar. Unfortunately because sugar (glucose) is the brain’s primary energy source, this could be detrimental to the health of the person who suffered the…
When ordering a drink, do you go for a glass of wine or an ice cold bottle of beer? Whether you enjoy the richness of a full-bodied lager or find solace in the flavor notes of a deep red Merlot, your preference will divide you into one of two categories: wine lovers or beer lovers. And while it’s easy to see the differences between these beverages with the way that they taste, did you know there are differences with the way they make you feel? In fact, these affect the health in unique and distinct ways, which may be surprising…
Ah, marriage. Whether you are married, know someone who is married or have seen married couples, you know that there are both good times and bad times. From the hair-rising fights to the heart-pounding unforgettable moments, every relationship goes through situations that bring up a wide array of emotions. No matter who you are you’re not exempt from the roller coaster that can be marriage, and likely find solace in “normal” times where things are simply good. And while the majority of unions are packed full of ups and downs followed by normalcy, there’s another type of marriage that is…
A lot of families enjoy the company of pets, but could those dogs and cats be contributing to better health? A recent study done by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found that owning a pet dog may help children achieve better health as they grow into adults. They may even contribute to better mental health and lower anxiety, especially in children or adults who suffer from social issues. For any family that has small children this can mean finally having a reason to say “yes” to adopting a furry friend! Health Benefits of Dogs So how does…