Category Archives: Health News

As more research becomes available, it’s becoming more apparent that focusing on heart health in midlife is crucial for lowering the risk of dementia later in life. New studies are showing that even those who have just a few signs of poor heart health in middle age are linked to a faster decline in cognition. ...click here to read more

New research has found that high blood pressure may accelerate cognitive decline in middle-aged and older adults. Studies such as this are becoming imperative since nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure or hypertension. According to the study published in Hypertension, high blood pressure is a risk factor for cognitive decline. This includes ...click here to read more

This might be the only time of the year that you pay any attention to blood sugar. The annual bombardment of sugary sweets is underway, and it may lead you to wonder why all this stuff might not be so good for you. Sugar plays an important role in your health and functionality. It is ...click here to read more

Sixty-four percent of Americans start their day with a warm cup of coffee. You know how good it feels if you’re one of them. The morning ritual offers a quiet moment of clarity and company before the hustle and headaches of the day get started. It could also be doing wonders for your health. There ...click here to read more

Those with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may have adverse effects after consuming foods with added sugar. A recent study found that foods high in sugar could increase RA symptoms, such as joint pain and swelling. While this may be a recent study, the link between sugar and RA is nothing new. Many people assume that the ...click here to read more

While some municipalities have abandoned contact tracing to track the spread of COVID-19, a new study shows how important it can be for you and your holiday plans. Social distancing recommendations simply might not work when people are indoors. A recent study from South Korea, and reported in the LA Times, shows that even a ...click here to read more

According to new research from the University of Eastern Finland, obstructive sleep apnea (OBA) may have a more significant impact on the heart than previously noted. Patients with OBA have been found to show a higher immediate heart rate variability and greater changes in beat-to-beat intervals. These new findings come from two recent studies that ...click here to read more

Not being able to run as fast or lift as much weight as you used to is an acceptable form of aging. But when memory starts to go? Little can be more frustrating. But it happens. Just like your muscles have slowed down with age, so has your brain. Age can cause your brain to ...click here to read more

The health value of your holiday meal is debatable. What about the snacks that lead up to it and round it out? Not so much. Well, they might be. There’s no question that many snacks and baked goods people enjoy this time of year are of limited value. Outside of taste and fleeting moments of ...click here to read more

The last few weeks have either been sweet music to your ears or the cause of your nightmares. Christmas songs, carols, or whatever you want to call them may have taken over your favorite radio station. They’re certainly being played in grocery stores. And if the shopping malls and retail stores are still open in ...click here to read more

You may be familiar with high blood pressure’s “silent killer” moniker. But you may not be aware of all the ways high blood pressure can diminish your health. High blood pressure, or hypertension, can boost your heart disease risk, heart attack, and stroke. But did you know it can also damage your brain, arteries, kidneys, ...click here to read more

Did you know that your skin can predict heart disease? A revolutionary new study from renowned skin disease expert Dr. Uitto has found that the skin can predict health issues unrelated to the protective barrier. Published in the journal Scientific Reports, the study followed 1,800 families from around the world who had genetic skin disorders ...click here to read more

One of your body’s most significant defenses against aging is antioxidants. These valuable compounds help protect your cells from oxidative stress so they can maintain health and efficiency. Most antioxidants come from the food you eat. Some powerful ones, however, are made naturally in the body. But with age, like many other functions, this antioxidant ...click here to read more

The holidays don’t have the best reputation from a health perspective. Rich tourtiere, cakes, panettone, and other seasonal specialties are calorically dense and don’t exactly offer a ton of nutritional value. But hey, it’s once a year! Of course, not all holiday food is “bad” for you. Much of it is nutrient-dense and can easily ...click here to read more