Category Archives: Health News

In the past, research has been largely limited on the relationship between high fructose diets and the immune system. But a new study by Swansea scientists in collaboration with scientists at the University of Bristol and the Francis Crick Institute in London has provided a deeper understanding of the effects that high fructose can have ...click here to read more

Whether you’ve spent decades typing, hammering nails, or filing, your hands are likely feeling it. The numerous joints in your hands are intricate and have been subject to plenty of abuse over the years. Joint stiffness or pain in the hands can come from several sources. Sometimes it can be wear-and-tear. Sometimes they may cramp ...click here to read more

Blood pressure should drop at night as your body begins to shut down and prepare for sleep. But it might not. If it doesn’t, there could be significant consequences for brain health. Everybody’s blood pressure varies, but it’s generally higher during the day than at night. In some, however, this is not the case; they ...click here to read more

With the pandemic causing many places worldwide to be shut down, cases of depression are increasing. According to recent statistics, the number of people experiencing depressive symptoms is at least three times higher than before the pandemic. It is safe to say that everyone in the world is being affected by the pandemic somehow. And ...click here to read more

Don’t you love a nice hot cup of coffee in the morning? Most enjoy this morning ritual (about two-billion cups are had per day), but it can come with an annoying side effect: an unbearable urge to pee. Whether it’s repeatedly sending you to the bathroom at work or home, coffee can stimulate the bladder ...click here to read more

Everyone knows that following a healthy lifestyle can be beneficial for health, but new research shows just how important it can be for cholesterol. The study published in eLife shows how combining healthy lifestyle interventions can reduce heart disease through beneficial effects on different lipoproteins and associated cholesterol. The fact that following a healthy lifestyle ...click here to read more

Gaining weight could extend your life. You read that correctly. New research suggests racking up some additional pounds in your 50s and beyond may increase your lifespan and reduce the risk of early death. Stop yourself before you head to the pantry because there are a couple of caveats. The first is that the benefits ...click here to read more

Protein consumption can be confusing, but one thing is for sure: you need it. Without it, your body has a difficult time building and maintaining muscle. When strength and muscle mass decline, the risk to your health goes way up. Recent research suggests protein intake should be about double the current recommendations, particularly for people ...click here to read more

We’re firmly entrenched in the dog days of winter, and the season may have sucked every ounce of energy from you. But only you can bring it back. Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a form of depression brought on by short days and grey skies. This year it can be easily exacerbated by the ...click here to read more

Treating diabetes is no easy task. All the messaging, however, revolves around reducing blood sugar. But is it possible your blood sugar can go too low? It certainly is. And it can be dangerous. If you’re taking insulin as part of your diabetes treatment, you may run the risk of low blood sugar, also called ...click here to read more

Walking patterns in older adults can predict types of cognitive decline, according to Canadian researchers. The study involved analyzing different patterns in the way patients walk to determine different types of dementia and identify Alzheimer’s disease. The study from Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University evaluated the walking patterns and brain function of 500 ...click here to read more

Hearing loss can pose immediate difficulties and long-term health troubles if it’s not dealt with early. Of course, it’s not always easy to recognize. Sometimes, hearing loss can creep up on you. It may approach so slowly you don’t even realize it’s getting worse. If you live with others, it might be more noticeable. They ...click here to read more

Even though it is the dead of winter, the sunlight sprinkles in among the snowy, drab days. That can be bad news for your eyes if they aren’t properly protected. Harmful UV rays may be even more damaging in the winter. Many don’t wear sunglasses during these colder and darker months, and the other reason ...click here to read more

Blood pressure guidelines seem to be in the spotlight more than ever as the number of people who suffer from high blood pressure rises. But until now, the discussion around blood pressure seemed to focus on men and women as a whole. However, a new study from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai shows that ...click here to read more