Category Archives: Health News

Joint pain can cripple you in an instant. Battling arthritis can be a constant struggle. So can the decision whether to use hot or cold therapies. How can these two polar opposite pain-relieving therapies coexist? Easier than you might think. You just have to know how and when to use them. How to Use Heat ...click here to read more

For those who suffer from knee arthritis, some forms of exercise may worsen the condition. According to a new study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), racket sports such as tennis and racquetball have been found to accelerate knee joint degeneration in overweight people with osteoarthritis (OA). Osteoarthritis ...click here to read more

It’s unfortunate when your eyes don’t agree with your vision of the future. Fortunately, there may be ways to prevent them from losing focus. Eye health is closely tied to nutrition despite the lack of direct evidence. But there is a caveat: while nutritional preventative measures may help ward off conditions like cataracts and age-related ...click here to read more

Do “brain games” help improve your memory, or do they just give you something to do? It’s not necessarily a straightforward answer. Challenging your brain with crossword and sudoku puzzles may eventually make you better at them. Still, they are unlikely to translate into better memory or other cognitive functions that will help you in ...click here to read more

Many lifestyle factors, such as screen time, diet, and sleep, can strongly impact depression symptoms. A new study published in BMC Medicine has found a broad range of lifestyle factors and its effect on depression symptoms using the large UK Biobank lifestyle and mood dataset. Studies have previously shown that sleep can play an essential ...click here to read more

Regular physical activity can help prevent those with mild cognitive impairment from advancing into dementia. These findings resulted from a study published in the journal Alzheimer’s Research and Therapy, which found that exercising more than once per week had a direct impact on Alzheimer’s disease. Mild cognitive impairment is a condition that causes small problems ...click here to read more

The holidays are here whether you like it or not. So, you better get used to it. They will look a lot different for most. Gatherings with family and friends will be put on hold this year, as some projections indicate daily rates of COVID-19 infections may double by early December. And while you may ...click here to read more

Maintaining healthy veins can be confusing. Are you standing too much? What about sitting? How do you get rid of varicose veins? Doesn’t healthy circulation require giving your legs a rest? But I thought you were supposed to move them around to get the blood flowing? The keyword to vein health is circulation. When blood ...click here to read more

Estimates suggest roughly 80% of Americans will experience low back pain at some point in their lives. For many, it can become a chronic condition that strips away functionality, enjoyment, and happiness. But what’s interesting is that much of the back pain people experience is not the result of acute injury. Some experience it from ...click here to read more

Sleep loss can affect many aspects of health. It has long been known that a lack of sleep can interfere with learning, and a new study shows how crucial it can be for consolidating memories. The study, which appeared in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging, suggests that sleep loss can hijack the brain’s ability ...click here to read more

The winter isn’t a great time for your bones. Add that to the fact you may not enjoy or even tolerate dairy, and you could fall short on calcium. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to get calcium without having to force down milk or yogurt. You are likely manufacturing far less vitamin D this ...click here to read more

Treating IBS is a challenge. Irritable bowel syndrome can be painful, embarrassing, or worse, and management can be a tricky ordeal. Because of its complexity, coping mechanisms can be very valuable. There is no cure for IBS, and controlling flare-ups can be a tall challenge. All you can do is identify triggers and do your ...click here to read more

New research shows that people with low muscular and aerobic fitness are nearly twice as likely to experience depression and anxiety. The study by UCL researchers also found that people with low fitness levels showed a 60% greater chance of anxiety. The study involved 152,978 participants who were admitted to the UK Biobank study. All ...click here to read more

It’s never easy to cut back on sugar. Even the strongest can struggle against the pull of sweetness. But for people who seek to control blood sugar, succumbing to a sweet tooth can have devastating consequences. Limiting sugar intake is all about finding effective ways to satisfy sweet cravings by eating as little sugar as ...click here to read more