Category Archives: Health News

The winter can be hard on your heart. It’s not just the holidays or the cold dark temperatures. The pandemic certainly doesn’t help, but that’s not even what we’re talking about. Cold temperatures literally make things harder for your heart. If you’ve got heart disease, winter can pile on risk like a fresh snowfall. Some ...click here to read more

People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may have a lower life expectancy, according to a new study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). The study found that even while life expectancy increased in people with IBD, they still generally died sooner compared to people without the intestinal disease. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a ...click here to read more

Despite CDC warnings, millions of Americans have already boarded flights to head home for the holidays, bucking the COVID-19 risk to be with their families. Unfortunately, many of those meetings could result in COVID-19 infections. Even if you’re family isn’t flying across the country, you might want to rethink plans with those living a few ...click here to read more

People who follow a vegan diet are at a higher risk for bone fracture. According to a new study published in the journal BMC Medicine, compared with people who eat meat, vegans have a lower calcium and protein intake which contributes to a 43% higher risk of bone fracture. This is the first comprehensive study ...click here to read more

When your feet fall asleep, you might not think much of it. It may be annoying, but it is certainly not concerning. It also might be the only time you really think about circulation. Circulation is vital to your overall health. Your body is constantly circulating fluids throughout your body. Five quarts of blood move ...click here to read more

There is a relationship between heart disease and depression, and a new study is contributing to researchers understanding the complex connection. Presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions conference, this new study used their Life Simple 7 measures to form their conclusions. Researchers included more than 4,000 people who had taken part in a ...click here to read more

Your liver is going to be working a lot of overtime during the next month. Here’s how you can help it out. According to Beverage Daily, Americans increase drinking habits by 100% between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. This year, the parties and get-togethers will be virtual. But they might not be any less frequent. The ...click here to read more

Testosterone has been taking a bit of a hit in the news these days. Men appear more susceptible to COVID-19, and some are blaming potential immunosuppressive effects of the primary male sex hormone. What is the connection between testosterone and immune health? There is evidence showing that high testosterone can influence susceptibility to pathogens. Men ...click here to read more

Exercise can do a lot more than help build and maintain muscle strength. It’s effects may be even more pronounced during the COVID-19 pandemic. I’m not talking about its effect on immune strength either. As workouts have moved indoors and group classes online, they are providing valuable human connection in an increasingly isolated world. This ...click here to read more

Sleep health and heart health are closely connected. When you’re doing well with sleep, it generally translates to a lower risk for heart failure. But what does healthy sleep look like? According to a new study in Circulation, it means meeting these five criteria: 1) Getting seven to eight hours of sleep each night 2) ...click here to read more

A new study published in the American Academy of Neurology suggests that air quality standards may affect the risk of dementia in older women. Those who live in locations with higher levels of air pollution may have more brain shrinkage, the kind seen in those with Alzheimer’s disease. The study, which analyzed fine particle pollution, ...click here to read more

What you eat is important. It always has been. But it’s never been as crucial as it is right now. I’m not talking about all the superfoods out there or magic diets, detox programs, or anything like that. I’m literally just talking about food in general. As you’ve gotten older, your body has changed, and ...click here to read more

It’s easy to chalk up a little hearing loss to aging. After all, just because you can’t hear as well as you once did doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t hear at all. But even slight hearing loss may lead to sharp cognitive decline. Age-related hearing loss is one of the most common health disorders associated ...click here to read more

Those who have type 2 diabetes may have a higher risk of developing heart disease. According to new research published by the American Heart Association’s flagship journal Circulation, even if diabetes patients have all risk factors under control, they are still at a higher risk for developing heart disease. Previous studies have found that patients ...click here to read more