For almost a decade, experts have hotly debated the implementation of a meat tax. In concept, the tax would be levied on meat and potentially other animal products. The goal is to cover the environmental and public health costs that result from animal products. Research shows that livestock contributes to the climate crisis, and red...

Ramen noodles might be your go-to comfort food when you’re tight on budget. They offer convenience in minutes. But wait. Before you tear open another package, know what happens in your body when you eat them. That convenience comes at a cost. These cheap, quick-cooking noodles contain ingredients that can harm your health when eaten...

Cats are peculiar creatures. Even their die-hard fans admit they tend to have a cold-and-hot nature. Some felines are open books who love cuddles and basically everyone they meet. But they are the exception. Most cat owners are tasked with trying to understand their finicky behavior. However, learning feline body language can make it easier...

Our brains are essentially the organ in our body that determines who we are. All of our cognition, thoughts, feelings, ability to form opinions, our memories that have formed our personalities and more are processed and stored there. It is for this reason, that a diagnosis of cognitive decline, be it dementia, Alzheimer’s, or another...

There are many reasons that people may try to shrug off minor pains and continue with their day. For example, they could have a busy schedule, or they could assume that it’s nothing to worry about, or they may not have the time or money to see a doctor. However, ER doctors have pointed out...

Getting a dementia diagnosis is scary. Both patients and families worry about what comes next. How long will someone live after a dementia diagnosis? This is one of the most common questions people ask. Research gives us helpful information about what to expect, though each person’s journey is unique. The Timeline of Living with Dementia...

Misdiagnosed heart attack symptoms can lead to dangerous delays in treatment and even cost lives. Many people still believe heart attacks only present with crushing chest pain. In reality, symptoms vary widely between individuals, especially between men and women. Some signs are so subtle or unusual that they’re easily mistaken for minor issues like indigestion,...

High cholesterol often goes unnoticed until it causes serious health problems. But sometimes, your body drops hints during everyday activities—like walking. When arteries become narrowed or clogged by plaque buildup, it affects how blood flows throughout the body. This can make simple movements feel different. Paying attention to how you feel on your daily walks...

Unless you are a flamingo, chances are you don’t spend much time standing around on one leg. Yet, according to new research, your ability to do so for an extended period can potentially reveal how healthy you are. The study examined a group of people 50 years and older to assess their ability to stand...

High cholesterol, especially “bad” cholesterol, poses a significant threat to heart health, increasing the risk of heart diseases and heart attacks. “Bad” cholesterol specifically refers to low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. LDL contributes to plaque buildup in the walls of the heart’s arteries, leading to conditions like atherosclerosis (artery hardening). Atherosclerosis increases the risk of heart...

Let’s be clear here: Drooling while you sleep is typically not a health concern whatsoever. In fact, it is quite normal. It can be somewhat embarassing, however, particularly if you drool after having nodded off on a bus, airplane, or on your mother-in-law’s new couch. Drooling while you sleep can also indicate that perhaps there...

Dysautonomia, a neurological illness, is an umbrella term referring to a group of disorders that affect the autonomic nervous system (ANS). The ANS governs involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and temperature regulation. Dysautonomia arises from the malfunctioning of the ANS and can manifest in various forms.  Its affliction can range...