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The Hidden Clue That Might Be Able To Predict Your Risk Of Alzheimer’s – Health Digest
Sdi Productions/Getty Images Knowing your likelihood of developing a medical condition may help you take steps to mitigate your further risks or at least better prepare for your potential future. However, identifying the risk factors associated with Alzheimer’s disease has been somewhat limited, making it harder for patients […]
A Common Drug Prescribed For Chronic Back Pain May Lead To Higher Risk Of Dementia – Health Digest
Andreypopov/Getty Images Back pain can really interfere with your quality of life, and it’s one of the most common reasons people miss work. If you’ve never had back pain before, just wait. About one in four people in the U.S. are currently dealing with lower back pain, […]
Popular Medications For IBS That Could Increase Your Risk Of Dementia – Health Digest
Doucefleur/Shutterstock According to the Mayo Clinic, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder that affects the digestive system, particularly the stomach and intestines. It can cause a range of symptoms such as cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation. While the exact cause of IBS is unknown, […]
The Possible Long-Term Risk If You Have Untreated Sleep Anxiety – Health Digest
Stock-Asso/Shutterstock A good night’s sleep improves your health in more ways than you might realize. Besides keeping you from nodding off at your desk, getting enough sleep helps you stay focused at work so you can be more productive. Your immune system also gets to work while […]
If You Live In This Part Of The U.S. You May Be At A Higher Risk For Dementia – Health Digest
Lucigerma/Getty Images Everyone occasionally finds it hard to recall a word or forgets what they ate for dinner the night before. That’s normal. But for the estimated tens of millions who are living with the realities of progressive dementia, those experiences start to occur more frequently as the […]
Science Says A Natural Compound In Coffee May Help Reduce Your Type 2 Diabetes Risk (But There’s A Catch) – Health Digest
Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images Coffee — sometimes the morning just can’t start without it. That first sip? You can almost feel it coursing through your veins, waking you up from the inside out. And that might be exactly what you need to get yourself to the gym or […]
Popular Anxiety Medications That Could Increase Your Risk Of Dementia – Health Digest
Olga Pankova/Getty Images If you’ve been diagnosed with anxiety, you’re definitely not alone. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly one in three people will experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. Anxiety is typically treated with therapy, medication, or a combination […]
Blood Types That Could Increase Your Risk Of Stomach Cancer – Health Digest
Gorodenkoff/Getty Images Most people don’t know their blood type unless they’re donating blood or getting ready for surgery. You inherit your blood type from your parents, and most people fall into one of four groups: A, B, AB, or O. These letters refer to the combination of […]
Taking This Type Of Advil For Sleep Could Increase Your Risk Of Dementia – Health Digest
Doucefleur/Getty Images Ibuprofen (aka Advil) is many people’s go-to for occasional aches and pains. Some people with chronic pain may need to take ibuprofen more regularly, especially if that pain interferes with their ability to sleep. Chronic pain can disrupt sleep, resulting in less sleep overall, according […]
Blood Types That Could Increase Your Risk Of Pancreatic Cancer – Health Digest
Arturo Peña Romano Medina/Getty Images Pancreatic cancer is a relatively rare form of cancer when it comes to cases diagnosed per year. However, it remains a deadly type of cancer that accounts for a high percentage of annual deaths when compared to diagnosis rates. In other words, you […]