Category Archives: Health News

A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that obese, postmenopausal women have an increased risk of hip fracture earlier in life. The results published in Osteoporosis International showed that women who had a higher body mass index (BMI) had a higher risk of hip fracture well before the age of 70. For ...click here to read more

A nightcap can be a relaxing way to finish off the day. But it can also be robbing you of valuable sleep. Alcohol may make you feel a little drowsy—it’s a depressant after all, but that doesn’t mean it’s good for sleep. A new poll from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) suggests that ...click here to read more

According to a new study from the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions, foods that cause inflammation may be responsible for heart failure. This new research indicates that people with heart failure who eat a diet high in inflammatory foods are twice as likely to end up in the hospital or die compared to those who ...click here to read more

Headaches hurt. If you’re experiencing them regularly, they do a lot more than that. They can make it impossible to focus, think, and enjoy your day. Of course, it’s easy to reach for a Tylenol or Advil, and hope it will work this time. That might not be the best plan. For one thing, your ...click here to read more

There’s no question that diet plays a role in cholesterol levels and the risk for heart disease. But do cholesterol-rich foods put you at risk, or is something else at play? In the 1960s, a war started. The war on dietary cholesterol. It seemed like a clear line could be drawn between dietary cholesterol and ...click here to read more

The years leading up to menopause is a time of increasing risk of heart disease for women. This new information comes from research released by the American Heart Association, which advises maintaining a healthy lifestyle and integrating early intervention strategies for good cardiovascular health. Published in the journal Circulation, the scientific statement finds an increase ...click here to read more

There’s been a real push for people to adopt plant-based diets in recent years. It’s for a good reason. Higher intake of plant foods is associated with a host of health benefits while making a much smaller footprint for the environment. But does that make meat bad? Certainly not. While consumption and manufacturing patterns may ...click here to read more

People who have suffered a heart attack or received cardiac intervention should steer clear of marijuana. According to new research from the American Heart Association, smoking marijuana increases the risk of complications after cardiovascular procedures. Marijuana users were also more likely to be readmitted to the hospital for recurrent heart attack or coronary procedures. As ...click here to read more

Everyone has their favorite food season. If it’s winter, I’m sure you’re licking your lips at the chance to enjoy hearty classics like chili, soups, stews, meat pies, and more. These foods are comforting, high-calorie, and depending on how you make them, may promote or prevent heart troubles. Taking a proactive approach to heart health ...click here to read more

The Mediterranean diet should be on your radar if you want to keep blood sugar in check and lower the risk for type-2 diabetes. New research published in JAMA Network Open shows a Mediterranean style diet can impact diabetes risk. The study suggests a healthy diet can slash type-2 diabetes risk by 30% in obese ...click here to read more

You go to the bathroom multiple times per day, but do you ever really think about bladder health? Probably not. So, you might be asking yourself, “how do I know if I have a bladder infection?” There are a few telltale signs that something is wrong with your bladder. There are also ways to minimize ...click here to read more

Plant-based diets can be healthy. They can help lower blood pressure and cholesterol if done properly. They can also substantially increase the risk of a broken bone. Hip, leg, or any other bone, for that matter. A new study published in BMC Medicine found that vegetarians, vegans, and pescatarians (those who eat fish but no ...click here to read more

According to a new study published in the European Heart Journal, those who have high blood pressure during midlife could be more at risk for brain damage later in life. Not all people with high blood pressure will develop these changes, but the study was able to show that more than 50% of patients over ...click here to read more

The pandemic has undoubtedly had a strange effect on your anti-aging routine. On the one hand, you might be exercising more. On the other, it may have left you wondering about your purpose in life. Mindset can play a role in feeling younger. Think about the exhilaration you feel when you’re working on something you’re ...click here to read more