Category Archives: Health News

What can you do about a sore colon? Other than getting too frightened—and it can be scary—is to take a deep breath. You might be able to relieve pain in the colon easier than you might think. Your colon is part of your large intestine and essentially the last stop of your digestive system. It’s ...click here to read more

Things can get a little confusing when it comes to sex and heart attacks. On the one hand, sex may lead to lower blood pressure over the long term. On the other, it can be vital work that may momentarily boost your risk for heart attacks. However, new research suggests that jumping back into your ...click here to read more

An association between type 2 diabetes and dementia is known, but a new study suggests that the risk of vascular dementia is highest among individuals with poor blood sugar control. Type 2 diabetes is a risk factor of dementia, but this research has been able to point to the exact type of dementia individuals may ...click here to read more

Sleep and smarts go together like rest and relaxation. But can too much put your memory at risk? You’re likely heard of the association between poor sleep and brain fog. Just a few hours of missed sleep can impair thinking and memory. Long-term poor sleep can boost the risk of severe memory problems and Alzheimer’s. ...click here to read more

It’s easy to associate pain with old age. There has been more wear-and-tear on the joints, and it’s later in life where people are at a greater risk of being afflicted by chronic health conditions. But that appears to be changing. New research suggests that in America, pain is hitting harder at significantly younger ages ...click here to read more

It is widely known that cholesterol levels are associated with the risk of heart attack, but new research has found an exciting timeline that could indicate this risk. It was found that having elevated cholesterol during the teens or early twenties increases a person’s risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or another cardiovascular event ...click here to read more

What does it mean when you take a fall? That you need to work on your strength and balance? It can. But it may also give some insight into your brain health. New research has identified that falls could be a potential sign of oncoming Alzheimer’s, even if you’ve yet to experience difficulty learning, memory, ...click here to read more

Taking a long soak in a hot bath may help those with type 2 diabetes reduce risk factors associated with the disease. New research presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) suggests that regular heat exposure through a hot bath is associated with blood sugar control. This ...click here to read more

Cholesterol is a bad word, right? Any rational person would want lower cholesterol. In most cases, yes. But cholesterol can also be helpful. You actually need it to build healthy cells. Really, cholesterol is all about management. Separating the good from the bad and recognizing that cholesterol can serve various purposes in your body. High ...click here to read more

The liver detox trend is an amazing phenomenon. All-juice cleanses and detox diets have been all the rage the past few years. And recently, there’s been a new player on the scene: activated charcoal. Your liver is pretty resilient organ. It has to be—it’s responsible for filtering and metabolizing toxins and nutrients. If it were ...click here to read more

According to a new study from the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), patients with rheumatoid arthritis have an increased risk of developing diabetes. Researchers from the study found indications that both diseases may be linked to the body’s inflammatory response, which could explain the increase in risk. Inflammation in the Body In ...click here to read more

It’s unfair to stigmatize muscle heads as meatheads. New research suggests that working out doesn’t just flex biceps, but the brain as well. A recent review shows that exercise is associated with a greater ability to boost concentration, learning ability, and memory for up to two hours following moderate to vigorous activity. Those reps make ...click here to read more

People who suffer from sleep loss and heart disease may also have chronic pruritic dermatosis. This connection was found by John Hopkins Medicine researchers who found a common protein in all patients who exhibited the three health issues. Many people suffer from the skin disorder, commonly referred to as “chronic itch,” and recent research has ...click here to read more

Having difficulty hearing certainly presents challenges. Some, like trouble communicating, are noticeable. Other effects can creep up slowly, ultimately putting mental health at risk. If you’re beginning to notice your hearing is not what it used to be, visiting a doctor is highly recommended. The sooner it’s recognized and assessed, the less damaging to your ...click here to read more