Category Archives: Health News

No matter what age, systolic blood pressure is the best way to predict future cardiovascular events and death. However, new research has found that diastolic blood pressure readings could still be a way to measure future health risks in younger people. In a blood pressure reading, the upper number—systolic pressure—measures how hard the heart pumps ...click here to read more

Bad things can happen when blood isn’t easily moving through your body. And limitations on your quality of life may only be the beginning of your trouble. Poor circulation can have several causes, and nearly all of them are severe. Many, thankfully, are treatable, but it may take a while for you to figure out ...click here to read more

So, you’re concerned about muscle loss but don’t have the space for a home gym. And heading to the community center or local gym during the pandemic? Forget about it. But don’t forget about your muscles. Just because it seems like you’re out of options doesn’t mean you are. There is a lot of muscle-strengthening ...click here to read more

Many people suffer from sleep issues, and with a worldwide pandemic, those who don’t usually have issues may also find themselves lying awake at night. This can cause many problems as sleep is essential for overall good health. Poor sleep quality or not enough can negatively affect cognitive function, mood, and immune system. A recent ...click here to read more

Once you’re infected with herpes, you are at its whim. There is no cure, and flare-ups can be difficult and frustrating to manage. New research, however, suggests the tide may be turning. More than half of all Americans are infected with the herpes simplex virus or HSV, yet you might never know it. In many, ...click here to read more

Enjoying a Mediterranean diet may help with brain aging as you get older. This statement comes from a new study by a team of researchers in Scotland who set out to determine whether the popular diet affected cognition. The Mediterranean diet has long been associated with health benefits, including cardiovascular health. But this new study ...click here to read more

To the dismay of many, there are people out there that sleep in socks. Those sock sleepers, however, could be onto something. Sleeping with socks is a tale of two extremes: you likely either love it, or you hate it. For example, I can’t stand it. My partner loves it. She has a collection of ...click here to read more

Is there a limit to exercise’s benefits to your heart? Results from a new study suggest there might not be. You’re not going to find much argument about the health benefits of exercise, particularly for heart health. While some studies have shown that the benefits can plateau and potentially cause damage, a new study shows ...click here to read more

There may be more tools and techniques available to treat pain than ever before, but that doesn’t make it any easier. Traditionally and instinctually, rest has been assigned as the great reliever of pain. Not so much anymore. These days, your doctor is more likely to tell you to increase activity and reduce rest to ...click here to read more

What you eat and drink can have a profound effect on your liver health. That easily translates into overall health. Your liver plays a significant role in overall health and functionality. It plays a key role in metabolism and nutrient absorption and removes waste and toxins from your body. When it’s not functioning optimally, bad ...click here to read more

According to a new study published in The Journal of Urology, prostate medication may be associated with an increased risk of heart failure. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate, is a common condition that is widely treated with pharmaceutical medication. This common condition in older men occurs when the prostate gland becomes ...click here to read more

If you’ve had heart troubles and want to steer clear of them in the future, green tea might help. New research is showing regular consumption of the oft-touted beverage can drastically reduce the risk of repeat strokes and heart attacks. It seems that drinking a lot of green tea can help stroke and heart attack ...click here to read more

It’s time to change the way you look at your gut and digestive system. Instead of just thinking about regularity and constipation, think big. Think about your heart. There is a vast amount of research to suggest your gut does a lot more than help you digest food and excrete waste. Instead, it could play ...click here to read more

Within the United States, there are at least five million people currently living with age-related dementia, and as the population increases, these numbers are expected to rise. Researchers are working to find answers to why the numbers are increasing and new prevention and treatment methods. One of these new studies was published recently in the ...click here to read more