Category Archives: Health News

Stress is on the rise in America as people try to exist in a country that seems torn apart. The pandemic and the inequities it has further exposed, coupled with political upheaval and unrest, has many Americans feeling more stressed than usual. This can play a significant role in your mental health, but it can ...click here to read more

According to a study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, those who regularly exercise are less likely to die from a sudden heart attack. This study adds to the mounting evidence of the benefits of leading an active lifestyle. Heart disease is the leading cause of death globally, so prevention has become a ...click here to read more

If you think a low cholesterol diet is another way of saying of low taste, you’re wrong. Plain and simple. There are a lot more options than oats and tofu to help get your cholesterol in check and reduce the risk for heart disease. Why should you care about cholesterol? It plays a major role ...click here to read more

Have you ever woken up from an intense dream to the feeling that your heart is beating out of your chest? It might seem strange, but the body will react to wherever the mind takes it. Throughout the day, you can feel your heart rate fluctuate. You may notice it pick up when you’re out ...click here to read more

Prediabetes and brain health could be related, according to a new study led by UCL researchers. Researchers suggest that people with prediabetes whose blood sugar levels are higher than usual may have an increased risk of cognitive decline and vascular dementia. The study, published in the journal Diabetes, Obesity, and Metabolism, included data from the ...click here to read more

The pandemic has been interesting for exercise routines around the world. With gyms and community centers closed in most places, you might think that physical activity flat-out stopped. But there are reports that the opposite is true. The pandemic actually increased activity across populations. Research suggests that people 65 and older have been more active. ...click here to read more

Researchers from the Brigham and Women’s Hospital have found an increased risk of dementia in those who sleep five hours or less a night. The study explored the connection between sleep disturbances and deficiencies among older adults and concluded that getting 7-8 hours of sleep could reduce the chance of a decline in mental cognition. ...click here to read more

Vitamin C is a super nutrient. It’s long been used to boost immunity and provide beneficial antioxidant effects. Now, a new study is showing that it might help keep your muscles more robust. First immunity, now muscle. Vitamin C might not be the first nutrient you think of when it comes to muscle, but research ...click here to read more

The steps to lower blood pressure are not in competition with one another. But if they were, you may want to bet on stretching. New research suggests that stretching may be more effective than a brisk walk for relaxing arteries, encouraging blood flow, and reducing blood pressure. Who’d have thought? Of course, if you’re going ...click here to read more

You may have heard the term “empty calories” circulating lately. Although it’s been used by people in the know for quite a while, the concept is making its rounds among the general population. Essentially, it means calories with no nutritional value outside of the calories themselves. Sugar and alcohol are two of the most significant ...click here to read more

A new study from the University of Edinburgh has found that people who consume a Mediterranean-style diet have better thinking skills when analyzed. The diet, which consists of mostly green leafy vegetables and is low in meat, has been linked to many health benefits across various studies. These latest findings add to the mounting evidence ...click here to read more

Taking steps to manage joint pain can feel like a full-time job. Even when you’re active in your garden or out for a walk, pain can strike the next day and cause you to question if these “lifestyle” remedies are worthwhile. They are. But sometimes, you might need a little more to help silence joint ...click here to read more

Surely, you’re no stranger to constipation. Everybody goes through the occasional digestive disruption from time to time. It can be uncomfortable and cause symptoms like bloating and discomfort. Some may even experience regular constipation, a condition known as chronic constipation. Treatment options, such as laxatives, are one choice to help get things moving. But many ...click here to read more

According to a study by Case Western Reserve, patients with dementia are at a significantly increased risk for COVID-19. This risk was found to be even higher for African Americans with dementia. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, an estimated 5.8 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. This study ...click here to read more