Category Archives: Health News

Flu season is right around the corner, and health officials are already ringing the alarm. It’s not that the flu is expected to be particularly dangerous this year; instead, there’s another severe virus circulating. It’s called COVID-19. You might have heard of it. The worry comes from the fact that symptoms can be confusing, and ...click here to read more

New research published in the journal Gut has found that acid reflux drugs, known as proton pump inhibitors or PPIs, are linked to a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Many people use acid reflux drugs daily, not knowing the dangerous side effects. PPIs are among the topmost commonly used drugs worldwide and are ...click here to read more

Do you feel a little different when the temperature drops? Do the layers of clothing and shorter days suck your energy and motivation? There are definitely psychological effects associated with cooler, darker temperatures. But they might be affecting you guys physically too. It’s possible that when temperatures drop, testosterone goes with it. A study published ...click here to read more

The list of maladies enhanced by COVID-19 keeps growing. The latest might be your ability to hear. Although not a direct symptom of the virus, further damage to your impaired hearing may result from social isolation. Particularly for those treating hearing impairment with a hearing aid. People relying on hearing aids for better hearing may ...click here to read more

New research shows Alzheimer’s disease and sleep apnea show identical signs of brain damage in patients. This new study is the first of its kind to confirm the long-suspected link between sleep apnea and Alzheimer’s disease. The study, published in the journal Sleep, has found that plaques start in the same place and spread the ...click here to read more

More isn’t always better, particularly if you’re trying to slow aging with vitamin E. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that could play a valuable role in keeping you younger. The fat-soluble vitamin can help protect cells from free radicals, potentially helping you appear younger inside and out. But you don’t want to go too ...click here to read more

People who have been diagnosed as having low bone done density may want to focus on their heart health. According to a new study from the Queen Mary University of London and the University of Southampton’s Medical Research Council Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit (MRC LEU), associations have been found between lower bone density and poor cardiovascular ...click here to read more

Clark Kent was a pretty average guy. Nothing special. But when he stepped into that phone booth and became Superman? Look out. There was almost nothing he couldn’t do. Superfoods are generally marketed like they are Superman, but the truth is that most of them are just like Clark Kent. Pretty average, to be honest. ...click here to read more

Activity is essential to lowering blood pressure. This is a long-established truth and it’s likely the premier tool you can use to fight off or control hypertension. But it can be intimidating. You might see people jogging past your home and say to yourself, “no, thank you.” I can relate. I’m not running unless someone’s ...click here to read more

Cognitive decline has been widely reported in women during the menopause transition. Women often complain about being more forgetful during this phase of life, so a new study presented at The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) aimed to find the association between menopause and cognitive decline. The study looked to identify whether mitochondrial function may ...click here to read more

You may occasionally find yourself walking around asking, “why is my ankle sore?” Sometimes it could be a slight sprain you weren’t even aware of. It could be osteoarthritis or the onset of gout. Whatever is causing the joint pain, it’s no good. Your ankles bear a lot of weight, and when they hurt, it ...click here to read more

A new study presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) has found that cycling could reduce the risk of cardiovascular mortality among people with diabetes. These findings offer a possible addition to existing physical activity treatment plans for patients with diabetes. For the study, researchers from the ...click here to read more

How do you keep your veins healthy? If you’ve never really thought about it, don’t worry—you’re not alone. Most people don’t think twice, let alone once, about how their veins are doing. Until it’s too late. Once you’ve got a problem, like varicose veins or deep vein thrombosis, they might be all you think about. ...click here to read more

You have several reasons to keep a close eye on blood sugar. The obvious ones include heart health and diabetes risk. But you might want to start thinking about it more deeply. Blood sugar can have a big effect on how your brain ages. Studies show that blood sugar, even in people without diabetes, is ...click here to read more