Boston (SmartAboutHealth) - According to a new study, men who have high blood pressure and partake in binge drinking greatly increase their risk of death.

The study was carried out by researchers from the Yonsei University College of Medicine in Seoul, and consisted of a group of men who all had hypertension. Continue Reading

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - An amazing health story has popped up this week as doctors surgically removed a growing live pea sprout from a Cape Cod, Massachusetts man.

Ron Sveden who lives on Cape Cod in Massachusetts has had his fare share of health-related issues, battling emphysema, but ultimately surviving. Continue Reading

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - A new study has revealed that a test of spinal fluids can predict with perfect accuracy the early development of Alzheimer’s disease.

This new study was led by Geert De Meyer of Ghent University in Belgium and was carried out by a team of researchers from the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative. Continue Reading

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - The flu season is just about here once again, and it is recommended this year that everyone get the flu vaccination.

Health officials in the U.S. are stressing this year that it is going to be very important for everyone to be vaccinated against the flu. Continue Reading

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - According to a newly released report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly one-third of all U.S. adults are obese, sparking the push for major changes in American lifestyles.

There is a growing problem in America, one that is coming to the point where we as Americans really need to start changing our lifestyles, otherwise it could result in serious health problems later in life. Continue Reading

Boston (SmartAboutHealth) - A new report released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has sparked a great deal of shock among American citizens, revealing that roughly 30% of American adults are now considered obese.

The report released by the CDC focused on the most recent data possible in regards to the current state of obesity within the United States. Continue Reading

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - A new study has found a direct link between good heart health, and the ability to keep your brain in a younger state, keeping brain activity up.

Researchers led by Angela Jefferson from the Alzheimer’s Disease Center at Boston University School of Medicine conducted a study to try and see if there was any link between heart health, and the development of diseases such as dementia that had to do with brain activity. Continue Reading

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - A new study has looked at the potential benefits of both a low carb diet as well as a low fat diet. The study has shown that both diets do work, but which is the better of the two?

The study was led by Dr. Gary Foster and a team of researchers from Temple University. The idea of the study was to see which of the two diets were better, if any, in regards to weight loss, potential health benefits, etc. Continue Reading

Boston (SmartAboutHealth) - A new study has managed to find a direct link between sleeping habits or the number of hours of sleep you get each night, and cardiovascular disease.

The study was carried out by researchers from West Virginia University School of Medicine and focused on over 30,000 adults. Continue Reading

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - Classic television star Andy Griffith, best known for The Andy Griffith Show, has made his return to TV to support a new health care law.

The new health care law has been proposed by President Barack Obama and is heavily supported by the Obama administration. Continue Reading