Category Archives: Health News

According to a new study, poor mental health earlier in life could lead to poor physical health later in life. Researchers from the University of Auckland, Duke University, and the University of Michigan collaborated to investigate this link in health by analyzing 50 years of births in New Zealand and following the individuals for 30 ...click here to read more

If you’re looking for an easy way to cut cholesterol and reduce your risk for heart disease, I have four words for you: plant sterols and stanols. These compounds have unique cholesterol-lowering abilities and are found in a host of plant-based foods, including nuts, fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, seeds, and more. They are even added ...click here to read more

New research shows how a specific exercise regimen could reduce chronic lower back pain. This innovative, new program includes motor skills training, also known as MST. By learning new, practical, and less painful ways to move, individuals may find their days less painful. Lower back pain is the number one cause of disability in the ...click here to read more

People have been walking more since the pandemic hit. Anecdotally, I’ve seen a lot more people strolling the streets of my neighborhood since March. The stats support upticks in activity too. Exercise can be great for strong bones, particularly for people at risk of osteoporosis. But activity can be a double-edged sword. While it can ...click here to read more

Nothing beats the feeling of getting a great deal. And for many, a great deal means “more.” It’s a win. The reaction is entirely natural, but it’s also very short-sighted, especially when it comes to blood pressure and heart health. Think about your favorite restaurant. Aside from the food, what draws you there? One factor ...click here to read more

The risk of atrial fibrillation could be reduced by cutting out alcohol consumption. This is according to new research published in the European Heartbeat Journal, which found evidence to support the idea that just one alcoholic drink a day was linked to a 16% increased risk of atrial fibrillation. It has been well documented that ...click here to read more

When you get up, and your joints are tight and sore, you rush to loosen them up. Perhaps you do little circles with your wrists, shoulders, or ankles or perform a stretching routine. And that’s great. It’s exactly what you should be doing. Stretching your joints and muscles helps them loosen up to enhance your ...click here to read more

Despite being widely used for back pain and osteoarthritis pain, anti-depressant drugs have been found to be ineffective by a new review published in The BMJ. The findings show that while most clinical practice guidelines recommend anti-depressants for long term chronic back pain, hip, and knee osteoarthritis, supporting evidence is uncertain on the effectiveness. To ...click here to read more

You might think that emotions like anger exist in a vacuum. You get in an argument, get angry, it ends, and that’s it; over and done with it. But that might not be the case. Instead, repeated angry outbursts or remaining in a relatively constant state of anger could be contributing to, or even causing, ...click here to read more

Sometimes people swear off coffee for their New Year’s resolution. I simply can’t understand it. I suppose if they load it up with sugar and syrups, it makes sense. But for those who take it black or add a splash of milk, cutting coffee could harm their health—especially men who might be concerned about their ...click here to read more

It’s really easy to compartmentalize health. Looking at a specific issue and isolating it from another is natural if you think about it. Doctors treat specific conditions. You read articles about exercising for heart health. And really, what could blood sugar possibly have to do with your eyes? But the truth is that health is ...click here to read more

Exercise is good for you, but it might do more than you think. New research suggests that deciding to get fit today may help your brain well into the future. Brain age is a growing concern for people reaching middle age and beyond. You may even be expecting to experience memory loss, dementia, or other ...click here to read more

New research finds that women under 55 with diabetes have a greater risk of premature coronary heart disease (CHD). While overall deaths from heart disease have declined in recent years, death rates among younger patients have slightly increased. Researchers believe this could be because of this new correlation between diabetes and CHD. To understand the ...click here to read more

Energy levels can hit all-time lows this time of year. The late-January to March stretch can be a tough one for even the most energized. Add an out-of-control pandemic to the mix, and any semblance of energy may seem like a fantasy. And that can be quite harmful to your health and well-being. Like many, ...click here to read more