Category Archives: Health News

New research from the American Heart Association has found an alternative way to measure the risk of heart disease. Previously, body mass index (BMI) is what was used to calculate heart disease risk. However, this new study has found that abdominal obesity and excess body fat around the body’s midsection and organs can help determine ...click here to read more

Although your brain is not a muscle, it may make sense to treat it as such. Without enough exercise, it could become weak and more prone to trouble. That’s important to think about as you advance in years. After all, declining brain health and a lowered capacity to think and remember are among the biggest ...click here to read more

Depending on where you live, you may have recently been subjected to a rude awakening. For me, it was an onslaught of sneezes, a runny nose, and watery eyes. Allergy season showed up in a hurry and hit hard. For those of you who’ve been spared thus far: it is coming. Experts suggest climate change ...click here to read more

For the first time, a new groundbreaking study found a clear link between the frequency and duration of unconscious wakefulness during sleep and an increased risk of death. The risk of death is primarily associated with diseases of the heart and blood vessels and death from any cause, particularly in women. The study published in ...click here to read more

Brain games, crosswords, hobbies, and conversation might all help your memory. But instead of doing all that, you should focus on getting better sleep. A good night’s sleep might be one of the best things you can do to build a strong memory and improve your ability to think and recall information. Sleep influences memory ...click here to read more

A new study suggests there’s no gain without pain when it comes to treating peripheral artery disease, or PAD. The work, published in JAMA, looked at how walking intensity could improve pain sensation and the distance covered by people suffering from the condition. Peripheral artery disease affects roughly 8.5 million people in America. It’s a ...click here to read more

Here’s a crazy concept: you may be able to reduce inflammation by increasing cholesterol. Now, why would you want to increase cholesterol? Doesn’t high cholesterol contribute to atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, and inflammation? It most certainly can. But remember, not all cholesterol is created equal. First, you’ve got low-density lipoprotein—LDL—cholesterol. This is the bad stuff. ...click here to read more

Eat lots of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts and legumes, fish, lean proteins, exercise regularly, and limit sugar and salt. You’ve heard all the pillars of heart health before. But what you eat is just part of the story. Many people mistakenly adopt habits that they think are good for their hearts. Instead, they ...click here to read more

Mental health has become the focus of many reports during the coronavirus pandemic. New research from McMaster University suggests that the pandemic has created an unusual situation where mental health has impacted physical activity. It has created a situation for many people, either being a motivator or a barrier to physical activity. Most people want ...click here to read more

Too much sitting is associated with a bunch of health problems. But one area that’s often overlooked is mobility. When you spend too much time on your butt, you’re not doing your hips any favors. Your hips are extremely important for your ability to move freely and fluidly. Tight, weak hips can boost the risk ...click here to read more

It’s no secret that financial problems can lead to stress, but new research has found that it can cause pain later in life. According to a new study from the University of Georgia, those who experience financial stress in midlife are more at risk of increased physical pain nearly 30 years later. The study, published ...click here to read more

If you’re concerned about blood sugar, you’re likely familiar with terms like “insulin resistance” and “insulin sensitivity.” Insulin is a hormone in your body that helps deliver glucose – or sugar – to your tissue to be used for energy. When blood sugar levels are too high, and insulin is constantly being excreted from the ...click here to read more

Early-onset dementia is often mistaken for depression, putting patients at risk for not getting the proper treatment they need. A team of Australian researchers has discovered that a profound loss of ability to experience pleasure is related to the degeneration of “hedonic hotspots” in the brain. Because people report a lack of happiness in life, ...click here to read more

If you’ve been moving a little bit more as temperatures have risen, you may be feeling it more ways than one. Muscle cramps are common at the beginning of an exercise routine, particularly if the increased workload is a shock. But a long layoff isn’t the only potential cause for cramping. Age, hydration, and nutrition ...click here to read more