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What Diet Is Good for High Cholesterol?

2 weeks ago | wellnesspulse.com | Alexandra Ginos |Linas Černiauskas

After routine lab work at doctor's appointments, many people find out they have high cholesterol levels and need to make lifestyle changes. Cholesterol levels affect cardiovascular health, and a high level of one type of cholesterol — low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) — increases your risk of heart disease and stroke. While high LDL-C is a cause for concern, a balanced heart-healthy diet and lifestyle changes can often help lower cholesterol levels.
Peter Attia's Supplements: What He Takes & Why

4 weeks ago | wellnesspulse.com | Laura Juozaponytė |Linas Černiauskas

I personally find the longevity trend to be rather exhausting. With so many people trying to ‘anti-age’ by shoving hundreds of supplement pills every day, are we actually benefiting our health or just making supplement companies richer? Moreover, all these supplements tend to be based on rather thin science — but as long as you can promote them, does it matter? But not all voices in the longevity community sound the same.
Study Ranks the Most Accurate Fitness Trackers

1 month ago | wellnesspulse.com | Eglė Krištopaitytė |Linas Černiauskas |Alifia Fernandes Jokubauskienė

Fitness trackers are among the most widely used health tech devices. But are they as accurate as their manufacturers claim? According to an analysis of scientific literature conducted by the Wellnesspulse research team, fitness trackers offer only moderate accuracy, with the Apple Watch coming out on top. Manufacturers of fitness trackers claim that the data provided by their devices are highly accurate, allowing users to make informed decisions about their health.
Study Ranks the Most Accurate Fitness Trackers

1 month ago | healthnews.com | Eglė Krištopaitytė |Linas Černiauskas |Alifia Fernandes Jokubauskienė

Fitness trackers are among the most widely used health tech devices. But are they as accurate as their manufacturers claim? According to an analysis of scientific literature conducted by the Healthnews research team, fitness trackers offer only moderate accuracy, with the Apple Watch coming out on top. Manufacturers of fitness trackers claim that the data provided by their devices are highly accurate, allowing users to make informed decisions about their health.
Countries most vulnerable to air pollution ranked

Jan 14, 2025 | healthnews.com | Eglė Krištopaitytė |Linas Černiauskas

Air pollution can harm anyone’s health, but some individuals are more vulnerable than others to its health-related adverse effects. A global air pollution vulnerability index compiled by Healthnews identifies countries with populations most susceptible to atmospheric pollutants. Researchers analyzed 175 countries, and the results show that four out of seven G7 countries are in the top 50 list, while the U.S. is the most vulnerable of all to air pollution.
GLP-1s on the Dark Web: Available but Highly Risky

Dec 19, 2024 | healthnews.com | Eglė Krištopaitytė |Linas Černiauskas

As the world grapples with the shortages of so-called miracle weight loss medications — GLP-1s — they are offered on the dark web marketplaces. To better understand the scale of illegal sales of these drugs, Healthnews initiated the investigation and analyzed the findings, which are presented in this report. Experts warn against purchasing such medications due to considerable health, legal, and cyber risks.
Sweating When Sick: Mean You’re Getting Better?

Nov 23, 2024 | healthnews.com | Parul Yadav |Linas Černiauskas

Have you ever wondered if that sudden wave of sweat, while you’re sick, indicates the end of your sickness? You’re not alone!Sweat is part of thebody's cooling system, so people have reason to think that sweating with a fever helps. Understanding what’s happening inside the human body when one has a fever can help us answer this question.
High Estrogen in Men: What Are the Symptoms?

Nov 11, 2024 | healthnews.com | Linas Černiauskas

Though we usually call estrogen the 'female hormone' and testosterone the 'male hormone,' that's not entirely accurate. In fact, both of these hormones are present in people of all genders, which means that people assigned as male at birth (AMABs) do have some estrogen present in their bodies, just in way smaller amounts than their female counterparts do.
Is Eggnog Good for You? Get the Facts

Nov 2, 2024 | healthnews.com | Abimbola Aminu |Linas Černiauskas

The holiday season has arrived, and it is time to dust off the decorations, surround your house with the smell of baked cookies, and perhaps indulge in some eggnog. This drink is widely consumed throughout Canada, the United States, and some European countries. However, is eggnog good for you? You may even be wondering what eggnog is. Let’s explore eggnog's nutritional facts as we provide facts to answer these questions. The ingredient profile of eggnog is quite simple.
Does TRT Make You Infertile? Learn the Truth

Oct 27, 2024 | healthnews.com | Linas Černiauskas

Though testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is meant to relieve symptoms associated with low testosterone levels in men with hypogonadism, there's recently been a surge of healthy young men misusing testosterone without being aware of the health risks. One of the less talked about effects of testosterone therapy is its potential negative effects on sperm count. In this article, we review the current literature on the connection between testosterone therapy and male infertility.