Category Archives: Health News

Exercise is an important factor when it comes to mental health and getting a good night’s sleep. The connection between physical and mental health has been known for a long time, but new research has found a link that incorporates sleep quality as well. As the world began to shut down due to the pandemic, ...click here to read more

Chronic pain is a cycle affecting an estimated 100 million Americans. It doesn’t stop at the soreness in your lower back either. It can affect your mind too. Pain and depression go hand in hand. They feed off of each other, making it hard to escape the cycle. This can be destructive on several fronts, ...click here to read more

People who are worried about heart health may want to steer clear of sugary and artificially sweetened drinks. According to a new study, both types of beverages could have a negative impact on cardiovascular health. This information goes against what many believed, that artificially sweetened drinks are a healthier alternative. The study published in the ...click here to read more

Old habits die hard. They can also contribute to urinary incontinence. Your overactive bladder (OAB) could be a result of bad bladder habits you’ve built over the years. The urgent need to find a bathroom or the onset of leaks, could be remedied by bladder training. Bladder training can be an effective first step if ...click here to read more

You might not think too much about vein health. I get it. They aren’t front and center in the news, and your doctor likely doesn’t mention them by name. But they can play a key role in heart health. Without healthy veins, blood can’t make its way back to your heart. This poor circulation can ...click here to read more

New research confirms that potatoes are not as bad as once thought for people with type 2 diabetes. It has long been thought that high glycemic index (GI) foods, such as potatoes, should be avoided by those with diabetes because of the way they affect blood sugar levels. However, this new information goes against what ...click here to read more

If you’re watching the news these days, I bet you’re feeling stressed. You may feel it even more if you’re on social media. For some, leaving home can send stress levels skyrocketing. And it can all be boosting your blood pressure too. Stress can affect blood pressure in several ways. One acute effect is vasocontraction. ...click here to read more

Cardiovascular diseases may be a risk for adults with glomerular diseases, according to a new study presented during ASN Kidney Week 2020. Researchers found a risk of cardiovascular disease to be 2.5-times higher in individuals with glomerular diseases compared with adults in the general population. Glomerular disease refers to a group of disorders that attack ...click here to read more

Maintaining livelihood and mobility takes work. Strong, healthy bones play an essential role in keeping you moving. You might not believe it, but you have to work hard for healthy bones. Time is not on your side. Bones weaken with age, and this can lead to serious conditions like osteopenia and osteoporosis. It may seem ...click here to read more

Some foods look like they will raise cholesterol. But others don’t. That’s where the danger comes in. There’s little question that a greasy slab of meat-lovers pizza can likely boost cholesterol. Same with a burger and fries from your favorite diner. But not all foods that can increase cholesterol are so clearly defined. Many of ...click here to read more

Battling migraines is a massive job. I can speak from experience. Although my days of migraines are long behind me, I will never forget the pain they caused. When they hit, I was incapable of virtually everything. Lying in a dark room with a cold cloth resting on my forehead could only do so much. ...click here to read more

Exercise can be challenging in the fall for people with joint pain. The cooler temperatures can increase stiffness, making it more challenging to have an enjoyable, pain-free workout. But it doesn’t have to put a complete stop to your livelihood. Instead, you can make a few adjustments to your routine to protect your joints and ...click here to read more

More than 100 million Americans have high blood pressure, and many are looking for natural treatments. This is what drives thousands of studies each year about possible lifestyle changes that could help to lower blood pressure. One such study recently published in Scientific Reports has found that people who consume a diet, including flavanol-rich foods ...click here to read more

People with diabetes may want to add more green tea and coffee into their daily diet. A new study published in the journal BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care suggests drinking plenty of both green tea and coffee can lower the risk of dying from any cause among people with type 2 diabetes. As the ...click here to read more