Category Archives: Health News

How many times have you asked, “what should I eat for prostate health?” expecting to get a list of foods that can prevent illness? The answer might surprise you. That list doesn’t exist, per se. The notion that food is medicine is certainly popular, but it’s not necessarily truthful. Food is not medicine. It can, ...click here to read more

New information suggests that women who experience loneliness because of social isolation may have a higher risk of hypertension. Both mental and physical health can be negatively affected by social isolation, and with pandemic lockdowns, many people are experiencing symptoms that need to be addressed. A study conducted by researchers at the University of British ...click here to read more

Winter is coming, and it’s unlikely to be like anything you’ve experienced. The COVID-19 pandemic will squash plans and the cold darkness will push people indoors. Well, that’s one way of looking at it. The winter workout can be less than appealing too. But it can be great for you. And if the idea of ...click here to read more

If you want to keep your immune system healthy this winter, you might want to think about controlling the climate in your home. Temperatures have been dropping. You may have even woken up to a slight dusting of snow this morning. Believe it or not, the cooler air could boost your risk for catching a ...click here to read more

According to new research, people who experience high blood pressure while they sleep are more likely to have a higher risk of stroke and heart disease. The study, published in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation, has found that nighttime blood pressure is increasingly being recognized as a predictor of cardiovascular risk. It is a ...click here to read more

Colon health is a real concern, no matter who you are. Finding ways to keep it healthy is a priority for men and women around the world. You may find it surprising to learn that a few small decisions each day have the potential to reduce the risk of colon-related illness in a significant way. ...click here to read more

Getting extra sleep at night may be the key to improving mindfulness, according to a new study published in Sleep Health. This new research found that by getting an extra 29 minutes of sleep each night, mindfulness in everyday situations was beneficially increased. Mindfulness is achieved by purposefully bringing an individual’s awareness and attention to ...click here to read more

Fall brings with it beautiful scenery. But that’s not all it brings. It can also lead to dry, itchy eyes. It’s windy and dry outdoors, and heaters pumping inside don’t offer much relief. The result? Dehydrated, itchy eyes that can feel like they’re on fire, making it hard to enjoy the season’s sights. If you ...click here to read more

You may have already experienced frigid temperatures this autumn. As the bulk of the continent follows soon behind, it’s time to start thinking about your blood vessels. Small blood vessels constrict to limit blood flow to your extremities when temperatures drop. This process is known as vasoconstriction, and it’s your body’s natural way of working ...click here to read more

Were you wide awake at 6 AM this morning wondering what to do with yourself? It’s the first day back to standard time—the day when clocks “fall back.” The return to standard time marks the end of daylight savings time, the period when clocks turn forward an hour. But is all this time switching good ...click here to read more

Sleep might not be the central feature of your pain relief plan. But maybe it should be. The beginning and end of daylight saving time is a hassle. Most experts believe it should be done away with. But it can also serve as a semi-annual occasion to assess sleep hygiene. How you sleep is an ...click here to read more

New research has found a relationship between high-sugar diets, which damage the gut, and colitis. Colitis is a significant public health problem in the U.S. and in other Western countries, and researchers are trying to find cause-and-relationship between diet and disease. The study published in Science Translational Medicine used mice to study the impact of ...click here to read more

When the clock turns back, it certainly creates a struggle. All of a sudden, that morning walk doesn’t seem like such a good idea. Best to stay in bed for a few extra winks, no? The darkness can zap energy early in the day. It can also make it hard to fall asleep at night, ...click here to read more

Sure, you might feel great this morning. You could be sleeping as well as you ever have. But your partner? Well, it’s possible they haven’t had a good night’s sleep in years. Why? Because of you. It’s not like you’re trying to rob your closest ally of beauty sleep. It just sort of happens. Once ...click here to read more