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The analysis included more than 99,000 post-menopausal women from the Women’s Health Initiative Randomized Controlled Trials and Observational Study. Women were divided into four groups based on how much protein they ate (less than 58 grams [g] per day, 58–66 g/day, 66–74 g/day, and more than 74 g/day) and then monitored for an average of 10 years for new cases of afib. Researchers found that almost one-quarter (21.3 percent) of participants developed afib during the follow-up period....

These additional costs associated with MS treatment and care represent nearly three-quarters of the total economic burden of the condition, the researchers, from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, say. The estimated cost of MS for everyone with the condition in the United States reached $85.4 billion in 2019, they add. These costs not only reflect expenses associated with medications and healthcare; people with neurological disability are often unable to continue working or may have to limit employment activities....

The most common reason people are hospitalized for COVID-19 is difficulty breathing, according to Peter M. McGough, MD, the medical director of UW Medicine Neighborhood Clinics in and around Seattle. “Respiratory distress is what would send someone with COVID-19 to the hospital,” he says. “Fever can wax and wane. But if someone has to work hard to move air, that is a more severe case.” RELATED: Coronavirus 101 — Your Ultimate Guide to COVID-19 When people have mild or moderate coronavirus symptoms, they are typically able to manage their symptoms at home, says Sophia Tolliver, MD, a clinical assistant professor of Family Medicine at Wexner Medical Center at the Ohio State University in Columbus....

The person usually regains consciousness within a few minutes, recovers quickly, and returns to normal. But sometimes fainting can signal a serious medical condition, even heart disease, so getting to the reason behind the incident is important. The Signs and Causes of Fainting Fainting occurs when one’s blood pressure suddenly drops, resulting in a decrease of blood flow to the brain. A number of things can affect blood pressure, from abrupt changes in posture (like going from lying down to standing), dehydration, and certain medications....

From 2001 to 2018, there were roughly 3.9 million emergency room visits for TBIs related to sports and recreational activities involving children and teens, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study published in July 2020 in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Contact sports accounted for 41 percent of these cases. Contact sports — and football in particular — accounted for the steepest growth in these TBIs over the first decade of the study and the sharpest subsequent decline....

Not only can regular workouts improve blood sugar control (active muscles are better able to use insulin and can even take up glucose when no insulin is present, according to the American Diabetes Association), but they can also help you manage your weight, keep your muscles and bones strong, reduce your risk of heart disease, and improve your overall health. Staying active certainly helps Brian Cohen, 41, manage his type 1 diabetes....

In comparison, overall new cancer diagnoses are expected to hit 1,918,030 in the United States in 2022. (2) Among those with gallbladder cancer, 4,400 are expected to die from the disease in 2022, compared with 609,360 deaths from all cancers. (1,2) Gallbladder cancer usually isn’t discovered until it’s advanced and causes symptoms. Only about 1 in 5 cases is found in the early stages, before the cancer has spread beyond the gallbladder....

But which ones will work best for you, and how do you choose? Here’s what a few personal trainers have to say about the benefits of using YouTube when you want to build strength, burn calories, get lean, and have fun in 30 minutes. You Don’t Have to Hustle to Make It to the Gym “I think the accessibility of [home workouts] is why they’re popular,” says Jessica Cifelli, a certified personal trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine who’s based in Wyckoff, New Jersey....

Sometimes, these are coupled with nausea. It could be that you’re simply experiencing reduced appetite as the result of a variety of factors. However, American Diabetes Association researchers warn that premature fullness could also signal a condition called “diabetic gastroparesis.”Simply put, gastroparesis is slowed emptying of the stomach caused by nerve damage in the stomach lining. In some case, gastroparesis can affect blood sugar levels adversely and may require insulin therapy....

Hepatitis E is a viral infection caused by one type of the hepatitis virus. Like the other types of viral hepatitis, hepatitis E causes swelling and inflammation of your liver. It tends to be similar to hepatitis A because it’s not a chronic disease — it eventually leaves your system. While there’s no vaccine to help prevent hepatitis E transmission (like there is for hepatitis A), there are ways to minimize your risk....

The researchers looked at data in 19 studies that included 23 to 1,230 subjects each to find out how long an acute cough lasted in patients with acute bronchitis — a condition people often refer to as a chest cold (as opposed to a head cold in which the symptoms are mostly nasal). They found the average duration of a cough among the people in the studies was 17.8 days....

In fact, approximately 64 percent of people with a mental health condition like SAD say that their symptoms worsen during this festive season, according to a small survey from the National Alliance on Mental Illness. If you have seasonal depression, there are several reasons that the holidays may feel cumbersome rather than merry and bright for you. For most people with SAD, their symptoms ramp up in late fall or early winter — when the days are shorter and the weather is colder — and often don’t lift until springtime, according to the National Institute of Mental Health....

But too much technology — whether it’s time spent on smartphones, social media, or in front of other digital screens — can have unintended consequences. “Excessive technology use can take away time from activities such as sleep, exercise, and socializing, which are all important for well-being,” says Carol Vidal, MD, PhD, MPH, an assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore....

“An ectomorph might have a thin, narrow, or smaller frame without a lot of muscle,” says Adam Feit, head strength and sport psychology coach for Precision Nutrition in Springfield, Massachusetts. Most people are a mix of body types, since we’re all unique individuals, he says. However, if you have ectomorph characteristics, thinking about your body type and how it impacts your natural preferences for exercise and plays to your strengths and weaknesses can help you create a well-rounded routine that improves your health and performance....

In fact, research shows that people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are at higher risk of sexual dysfunction and depression than people without the condition. For instance, at the November 2021 American College of Rheumatology conference, researchers presented a study on more than 400 German patients with either psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Sexual dysfunction was reported by 83 percent of psoriasis patients and 76 percent of PsA patients, compared with 45 percent of participants in a control group without either condition....

Keeping your warfarin blood levels in a target range may also help protect you from dementia, according to new research. The link between afib and Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, has been known for a few years, says T. Jared Bunch, MD, Everyday Health columnist, cardiologist at Intermountain Heart Institute, and Medical Director for Cardiac Electrophysiology at Intermountain Health Care in the Salt Lake City area. His team has found that maintaining target blood levels of your anticoagulant (i....

At one time I would have bemoaned, bewailed, and heartily bristled against the prohibitions on lifting, exercise, movement, and general activity placed upon me. But this time, I seem to have settled into a fortnight of doing less with an unexpected grace. “Thanks, MS”? I’ve Had a Lot of Practice Modifying and Adapting Those who have read the Life With Multiple Sclerosis column for much time at all will know that I’m not one to give (any) credit to multiple sclerosis (MS) for “teaching” me anything....

Chances are, you’ve heard some buzz about the popular Ideal Protein diet — perhaps some good reviews and some not-so-good. Here’s the lowdown. According to Business Wire, Tran Tien Chanh, MD, PhD, and cofounder Olivier Benloulou, an entrepreneur without a medical background, founded Ideal Protein back in 2004. Early in his career, Dr. Chanh worked in Paris as a general practitioner and sports physician, and he later took an interest in weight loss and its potential role in treating health conditions like high blood pressure, the company website states....

An article by the investigative journalist Charles Piller in the March 2019 issue of Science questions whether the current definition of prediabetes is too broad to be meaningful at all. The report revives prior conversations about how conflicted interests and profit motives may factor into the diagnosis. Here’s what you need to know about the current debate, and in the wake of it, how to approach a prediabetes diagnosis from your doctor....

RELATED: 8 Scientific Health Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet How a Mediterranean Diet May Help You Manage Type 2 Diabetes Overall, the Mediterranean diet offers more of the foods your body needs, such as vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats, and less of what it doesn’t, including red meat, refined carbohydrates, and sugary fare, says Nicole M. Bereolos, PhD, MPH, a certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES) in Dallas....