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Just 5 minutes a day of brisk walking could lower risk of irregular heartbeat

We all know that exercise is healthy. But this research goes further and suggests 5 minutes a day of brisk walking could lower the risk of irregular heartbeat. 

 

Exercise-5 minutes a day to help your heart


Signs a sinus infection has spread to the brain

A sinus infection can be more than annoying, it can be serious. If it spreads to the brain if can be more serious and potentially fatal. This article looks at the symptoms of a sinus infection and indications that it may have spread to the brain. 

 

Sinus infections can be fatal


What to know about reversing osteoporosis

Osteoporosis or the weakening of our bones due to loss of calcium can be very serious. It makes the bones break more easily and this is especially serious for the elderly. This article explains steps to take to reverse it. 

 

Osteoporosis - how to reverse it


32% of dementia cases could be linked to hearing loss

Dementia is not something we like to think about. It is scary. But this research shows it may be affected by hearing loss. 

 

Dementia may be related to hearing loss


5 Surprising Things Earwax Can Tell You About Your Health

Earwax is not something we normally think about. This article explains why we should pay more attention. It can reveal information about our health. 

 

Earwax can be telling


Alcohol use could contribute to dementia by damaging the brain

No one wants to have dementia. It is a serious conditin that terrifies many. This research finds the alcohol may contribute to dementia by damaging the brain. 

 

Alcohol and dementia 


What to know about bleeding after Plan B

Plan B also known as the morning after pill is clearly a strong medicine with strong effects. But what about continued bleeding? This articel talks about what to know and what to do.

 

Plan B and bleeding  


How can you avoid fractures, heart issues in your 60s? Diet may be the answer

As people age the bones of many become more brittle and fragile. But what to do? This research looks at ways to prevent fractures and heart issues. 

 

Diet to prevent fractures 


What causes sharp stomach pain that comes and goes?

Sharp pain is no fun. When the pain comes and goes it can be harder to be diagnosed. This research looks at sharp stomach pain that comes and goes and the cause of it. 

 

Sharp stomach pain causes 


Yoga as effective as strength exercises for osteoarthritis pain relief

No one lieks to experience pain. Least of all recurring or ongoing pain. But osteoarthritis can lead to both of those conditions. The question arises as to what to do about the pain. This research finds the yoga is as effective as strength exercises in relieving the pain.

 

Yoga provides pain relief