Category Archives: Health News

A revolutionary new eye test can predict Parkinson’s-Linked Cognitive Decline. Researchers believe this new vision test can predict which people with the disease will develop cognitive impairment and possible dementia 18 months later. The study published in Movement Disorders adds to previously collected evidence showing that vision changes precede the cognitive decline that occurs in ...click here to read more

Things happen when you get older. You might not like some of them. You may even be scared of some of them. But there is one thing that may help tame those fears and give you a better chance at securing the future you want. The best part is you already have it: muscle. Muscle ...click here to read more

According to a new study, increasing access to education for girls over the last century has improved a difference in cognitive aging between men and women. Inequalities between men and women have been at the forefront of discussions for decades. Now, new research has unveiled the exciting outcome of limited education in girls. In a ...click here to read more

Your future self might exist between your ears. The brain is a powerful and funny thing. It can play tricks on you, and according to a new study, may be central to the future you will ultimately experience. The study shows that how people think about their future selves is an extremely accurate indicator of ...click here to read more

Things can get confusing when it comes to drinking. You know that too much is certainly harmful, but you’re also exposed to repeated messaging that moderate intake might be good for your heart. What gives? The idea that light or moderate alcohol consumption is good for you comes largely from some observational studies that have ...click here to read more

Women who develop high blood pressure during pregnancy that continues into postpartum have been found to be at an increased risk of developing chronic hypertension. This new information comes from a study presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s (SMFM) annual meeting. Blood pressure that remains elevated over time is known as chronic hypertension. This ...click here to read more

Your daily hunger hankerings could be holding you back from a good night’s sleep. The food you choose and when you eat it plays a significant role in sleep patterns and, in turn, overall health. Some obvious choices could be setting you back. An evening espresso or mowing down a pizza too close to bedtime ...click here to read more

A newly released scientific statement from the American Heart Association is highlighting the relationship between mental health and heart disease. Published in the journal Circulation, the statement helps physicians summarize ways to improve psychological health for people with, and at risk for, heart disease. Previous research has demonstrated that negative psychological factors, personality traits, and ...click here to read more

Vein health can be a challenge to assess. Unless your veins are protruding from your body or severely discoloured, they may barely even remember that you have them. Your veins and arteries are major players in heart health. When these blood vessels aren’t functioning properly, bad things can happen. Blood clots in the coronary arteries ...click here to read more

Exercise is part of building a healthy immune system. It can also help temporarily relieve symptoms associated with illness. Knowing that, it seems like exercise during illness is a no-brainer. But it’s not that simple. So, if you’re feeling sick, should you exercise? The best answer is that it depends. Given the COVID-19 pandemic, there ...click here to read more

It’s a heck of a lot easier to talk about a healthy diet than consume one. Why? For some, it could come down to food availability. For most, it comes down to preference. Sweet foods tickle people. Candy, beverages, and processed foods that may not even taste sweet can be loaded with sugar. Unfortunately, the ...click here to read more

Most Americans do not get enough sleep. In fact, a recent survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has found that 85% of adults in the United States get less than seven hours of sleep a night. Sleep deprivation has previously been shown to increase the risk of several health conditions, including cardiovascular ...click here to read more

I’ll be the first to admit that the connection between diet and COVID risk is overblown. While it’s true that a healthy diet may help optimize your immune system, it’s no guarantee against infection. One thing we do know about a healthy diet, however, is that it can promote a healthy population of gut bacteria, ...click here to read more

Dry hands seem simple enough, don’t they? Maybe at first glance. But the truth is, they can be a symptom of something far more sinister. Like most people these days, you may be extra diligent with handwashing. It’s a simple defense mechanism against the spread of COVID-19 and a staple of good hygiene. Unfortunately, it ...click here to read more