Published June 5, 2015

Why anxiety is worse for women than metabolic syndrome

Let's say that person A has metabolic syndrome but no problems with anxiety. As you probably already know, metabolic syndrome is a significant risk factor for all kinds of problems including diabetes and heart attacks. Then let's say that person B has generalized anxiety disorder, but does not have metabolic syndrome. Generalized anxiety disorder means that the person is chronically anxious and has symptoms such as irritability, jitteriness, and feelings of catastrophe concerning himself or his family. So who is more vulnerable to death from any cause — person A or person B? The answer may surprise you.?

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Published June 3, 2015

How your nose can help determine your Alzheimer's risk

Doctors are constantly looking for ways to predict who is going to get Alzheimer's. The reason is that so far we don't have any therapy that can reverse the damage once it's taken place. But there are several ways that Alzheimer's can be prevented and slowed down. Therefore, the earlier we can start these therapies, the better. So what if I told you that a brand new study indicates that a decrease in your ability to detect odors could be an early indicator that you are on the way to Alzheimer's?

 

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Published June 1, 2015

Why supplements may not lower blood pressure - and how to make sure they work

High blood pressure is one of the most common problems I see every day. And here's one of the biggest problems about it. There is virtually no way to predict who is going to get it and who isn't. Too often the first time a person discovers that his blood pressure is high, it is a surprise to everyone. There isn't always a family history of it. And often there is no obvious reason, such as weight gain, sleep apnea, or stress, to explain it. Where did it come from and why?

 

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