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Long-term high coffee consumption increases risk of heart disease, study says

Coffee is a necessary energy boost for many of us every morning. But should we worry when a few cups aren’t enough? Recent research suggests that chronic high coffee consumption may be linked to an increased risk of high blood pressure and heart rate, which increases the risk of heart disease. According to the latest […]

Untreated high blood pressure linked to 42% higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease: study

Hypertension is linked to several grave health problems, such as heart attacks and strokes. Scientists now emphasize that using appropriate medications to control hypertension is key not only to preventing cardiovascular disease, but also to reducing the risk of developing dementia. Untreated high blood pressure is associated with a 42% increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s […]

Research indicates a high severity of arthritis symptoms in people with psoriasis

Early results of an international study assessing the risk of arthritis in people with psoriasis showed a high burden of joint symptoms in 712 patients – 25% of all patients examined so far. The study, led by scientists from the universities of Oxford, University College Dublin and supported by the University of Manchester, has so […]