Health

We know that a good variety of vegetables – the all-time health foods – is recommended for maintaining our overall well-being. But did you know that some vegetables are actually better for you when cooked? If you want to reap maximum health benefits from these five vegetables, cook them instead of eating them raw. 5 ...click here to read more

This weekly health news roundup consists of latest news stories discussing ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease and rheumatoid arthritis. This week we saw potential for new IBD treatments, the risk of migraines, triggers of rheumatoid arthritis, and the link between PCOS and ADHD. In case you missed any of our top news stories, we have compiled ...click here to read more

Findings from the American Heart Association (AHA) have uncovered that mobile technologies may aid in helping people make healthier lifestyle choices. As of yet the effectiveness of such technologies or how they contribute to lowering the risk of heart disease and stroke has not been evaluated. Mobile health services are referred to as mHealth (mobile ...click here to read more

One in every 5 adults has some form of disability or the other according to a recent study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The most common form of disability type was a mobility limitation – characterized by serious difficulty in walking or climbing stairs. This form of disability is reported by one ...click here to read more

Numerous studies have come out highlighting the dangers of long hours of sitting. New research suggests if you want to improve blood sugar, triglycerides and cholesterol it’s best to stand. Australian researchers tracked the activity of 782 men and women between 38 to 80 years of age all part of the Australian Diabetes, Obesity and ...click here to read more

Illness is most commonly associated with the winter months. As temperatures dip, our immune system seems to take a nose dive. So when summer arrives and the mercury rises, we live more carelessly with minimal fear of getting sick. But just because it’s sunny and warm outside doesn’t mean the threat of illness goes away. ...click here to read more

Maybe you don’t live in an area that experiences hurricanes, earthquakes and volcanoes and so you’re probably not too concerned with climate change. But you should be. You see all these natural disasters continue to affect your health. You may not have thought about it much but every time there is a heat wave or ...click here to read more

At least 29 million people in the United States have diabetes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that another 86 million people have pre-diabetes and are headed towards full-blown diabetes if they don’t get off the couch. A report by the U.S Physical Activity Council shows over 60 million Americans are couch potatoes. ...click here to read more

You toss, you turn, and you close your eyes for a moment only to be suddenly awake. Not getting proper sleep can ruin your energy, mess with your emotions and greatly impact your health. But you’ve tried everything to get to sleep and still can’t get the proper shut-eye your body needs. Maybe it’s time ...click here to read more

Remember the intimacy you once had with your loved one? And remember how you felt during that time? Stress-free, relaxed, almost euphoric. Maybe now that you’re older, you and your partner don’t connect as often, but sex can offer many benefits to your health, no matter your age. We can watch what we eat, drink ...click here to read more

Today, it’s difficult not to notice all of the gluten-free products available in health food and grocery stores. There’s been a number of books, magazine articles and news segments, too – all of which have characterized gluten as a dietary villain. Yet, there is no evidence to support gluten-free diets for anyone other than those ...click here to read more

There is such a thing as love and intimacy later in life, so don’t lose the passion. People over the age of 70 are more sexually active than you may realize – a little food for thought that I wanted to bring to your attention with Valentine’s Day right around the corner. It’s because seniors ...click here to read more

What’s the best fix for a very bad day? A phone call to a friend, or going for a walk in the park? Maybe a nice home-cooked meal… Better yet – a good stiff drink or a martini, shaken not stirred. If that doesn’t ease the pain, prescription painkillers can help you stay on that ...click here to read more

Ever wanted to ditch those bad health habits – smoking, eating poorly, not exercising, etc. – but just find it too hard? Change isn’t easy. Going it alone can be difficult, so the support you have to make those changes can be a large factor in your success. More so, as new research suggests, support ...click here to read more