Category Archives: General Health

Just when you thought you’d filled your mug with reasons to keep drinking coffee, Australian researchers want it to overflow. A new study has found that moderate coffee drinkers live longer and have healthier hearts than those who don’t. Let’s add this to the list of other coffee benefits, as well as the pile of ...click here to read more

Micro- and nanoplastics can be a hot source of debate. They are in countless products that people use, yet it’s possible that they could be destructive to human health. What happens when people unknowingly eat, drink, or inhale these nearly invisible plastics? There is much debate over whether or not they can make a difference ...click here to read more

Have you ever been lying or sitting, completely inactive, when the muscles in your calf start going berserk? They get tight, maybe twitch, and can bring on nearly unbearable pain? Muscle cramps, particularly in the calves, can be fairly common. They are sudden involuntary contractions (tightening) of the muscle fibres and can last anywhere from ...click here to read more

Ten thousand steps per day is a nice round number that’s taken on a legendary status. But is this legend myth or reality? There is plenty of research to show that walking is one of the best chances you can give yourself to extend your life and reduce the risk for a host of diseases. ...click here to read more

Carpets can be cozy: they can keep your feet warm and be nice to curl up on. But there’s a lot more going on with your carpet than comfort. Carpets can trap pollutants and allergens like dust mites, pet dander, cockroach allergens, particle pollution, lead, mold spores, dirt, dust, and other toxins. Even toxic gases ...click here to read more

If you have diabetes, you may be at an increased risk of contracting urinary tract infections (UTIs). UTIs are caused by bacteria that travel up the urethra and into the bladder. If left untreated, a UTI can lead to more serious health problems. Fortunately, you can take steps to reduce your risk of developing a ...click here to read more

If you’re someone who snacks and eats late, you might want to pay attention to the results of a new study. The small study found that the time of day that people eat may impact mood and mental health. However, the results may indicate more about a disrupted circadian rhythm than meal timing. The research ...click here to read more

If you expect a cool down as September goes deeper and summer turns to fall, think again; it’s staying hot. And while some of you may welcome higher numbers on the thermometer this time of year, know that it can boost the risk for urinary tract infections UTIs). According to experts, patients experience more UTIs ...click here to read more

Do you think you’d consume less sugar if sugary drinks like soda and energy drinks were taxed at an additional rate? A new study suggests you likely would not. New research looking at the city of Philadelphia’s tax on sugar-sweetened drinks found that all it really did was turn people to eating more sugary foods ...click here to read more

Nearly three-quarters of adults in America are considered overweight or obese. It’s not just a geographically large nation – the people are large, too. According to the Body Mass Index scale, the 2017-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination found that 73 percent of American adults are classified as overweight or obese. Body Mass Index, or ...click here to read more

According to new research, older adults who contracted COVID-19 are at a much higher risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease. The study found that those over 60 who were infected with the virus are at a substantially higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s in the following year than those who did not contract the virus. This is ...click here to read more

An asthma attack is a scary experience — lungs and airways tighten up, making it feel nearly impossible to get the air you need to breathe. Many will reach for their steroid inhaler when symptoms flare, but it fails to help for some. New research has attempted to learn why the most popular treatment for ...click here to read more

If you enjoy a cup of black tea to help you relax and soothe your spirit, a new study may have found an added benefit: a longer life. The study featured 500,000 men and women aged 40-69 in the UK Biobank. Nearly 90 percent said they drink tea. Researchers found that those who claimed to ...click here to read more

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is literally taking the breath away from millions of Americans – and not in a good way. A group of diseases that includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, COPD is traditionally more apparent and severe in men. However, new data shows that women are beginning to experience more severe symptoms, ...click here to read more