Category Archives: Health News

Most Americans don’t get enough sleep. Likely, you’re not either. Any number of things could be limiting your ability to get a good night’s shut-eye, which is defined by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) as at least seven hours per night. You need “enough” sleep for several reasons. It truly is a pillar ...click here to read more

A new study is showing some shocking data for women with liver disease. A healthy liver is essential to a healthy life. Your body’s natural filter is needed to absorb and metabolize nutrients, medicine, and remove toxins. It is a very resilient organ, but years of abuse can take a toll. It used to be ...click here to read more

According to a new study, pregnant women who exercise during the first trimester of pregnancy may have a lower risk of developing gestational diabetes. Researchers from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville found that a lower risk was associated with at least 38 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each day during the first trimester. Gestational diabetes is ...click here to read more

Erectile dysfunction can be a major source of frustration. Little can be more irritating or embarrassing than a failure to stand at attention when called upon. Adding to the trouble is that ED might be a sign of vascular disease. No matter what, restoring adequate blood flow to your penis to achieve and maintain a ...click here to read more

Millions of Americans suffer from arthritic knees, but a new exercise program claims that it can help relieve the pain. Researchers put this new program to the test to find out if the claims are valid. The STEP-KOA program (short for stepped exercise program for patients with knee osteoarthritis) starts with gentle exercises at home ...click here to read more

The advice you’ve heard the most, or for the longest time, isn’t necessarily the best, especially if you’re talking about heart health. The importance of a low-fat diet to prevent heart disease was reiterated for decades. The American Heart Association (AHA), federal dietary guidelines, and other organizations and experts suggested cutting fat would improve heart ...click here to read more

Researchers have found that the more exercise middle-aged adults get, the better their brain health. It has long been known that exercise can improve mental health, but this new study has found evidence on the importance of keeping active in midlife. The study published in Neurology analyzed information from 1,604 volunteers taking part in an ...click here to read more

Most Americans lack adequate knowledge about their cholesterol. Terms like “good” and “bad” cholesterol are thrown around a lot, but things can get confusing. One thing people do know is that keeping cholesterol in check is an important component of overall health, and specifically heart health. High cholesterol can make it difficult for blood to ...click here to read more

A new study reaffirms that sleep cannot be replaced for the recovery of the brain. For decades, scientists have known that sleep is vital for the brain’s healthy functioning and overall health. However, it has been unclear whether this is due to the absence of novel input during sleep or an active refinement of neural ...click here to read more

It’s easy to think that health is all about your heart and mind. But there’s a lot more you need to think about, although some of it doesn’t get the shine it deserves. Take your muscles and bones, for example. If they got half of the attention your heart gets, you’d be far less likely ...click here to read more

Are you planning on getting active in 2021? Like most people, you might be looking to boost outdoor activity this year. It can help keep you fit and lower the risk for COVID-19. But exercising in the winter is much different than in the summer. There are more hazards, making proper equipment and technique essential ...click here to read more

Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, may affect around 10 percent of Americans. It causes physical pain and can also have a severe impact on the quality of life. It’s easy to talk about diarrhea, gas, bloating, and stomach pain that IBS can cause. But that’s only half of the story. It can also cause anxiety ...click here to read more

If you’re one of the hundreds of millions of Americans that experience back pain, you’re likely struggling to find an effective treatment plan. As unintuitive as it sounds, movement is one of the best ways to get a handle on it. Sitting, especially for non-specific lower back pain (meaning it has no identifiable cause), can ...click here to read more

Can you be a “super ager” that’s protected from cognitive decline? It’s possible. Regardless of your opinion of the Queen of England, one thing is for sure: she is a highly functioning 94-year-old. Most people experience “normal” aging that brings on cognitive decline, yet she still seems to function decades younger from a mental standpoint. ...click here to read more