Category Archives: Health News

Is lockdown working? For the past few months, you’ve been told to stay home—no contact with family, friends, or co-workers. Everyday life was stopped in its tracks because a global pandemic decided to show up and upend the world as we knew it. Research is emerging to indicate whether or not lockdown orders have been ...click here to read more

Cultural narratives are pervasive in society, to say the least. Men are supposed to be big and strong and eat a lot of meat. Hunting animals and ingesting them as burgers, steaks, and hot dogs are all associated with masculinity and testosterone. But does that mean it’s true? Do men need meat to manufacture enough ...click here to read more

Doesn’t it seem a lot easier to keep a strong immune system in the summer? I would venture to suggest most people feel healthier in the summer. The warmer temperatures, the fresh air, and a cold and flu season that’s in the rearview mirror can all help people feel better. But things aren’t always as ...click here to read more

Exercise may be the key to reducing the risk of sleep apnea, according to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. The study found that increased physical activity is associated with a lower risk of obstructed sleep apnea, a common sleep-related breathing disorder. In the most extensive study to date, researchers ...click here to read more

Regardless of who you are, these are stressful times. Threats always exist, but the pandemic and continued evidence of police brutality can make the simplest trip seem like a significant risk. If you’ve got high blood sugar or diabetes, the risk is even greater. Extra stress can make it very difficult to keep blood sugar ...click here to read more

Ulcerative colitis is no joke. Neither are the benefits of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. I know you’ve heard it before: fruits and vegetables are the superstars of virtually any diet. It’s true, though. Most of them are “superfoods” whether or not they all get recognized as such. And new research is showing ...click here to read more

Research shows that people who practice regular meditation have better cardiovascular health compared to those who don’t take time to meditate. In a data analysis by Veterans Affairs, researchers were able to show evidence for what many experts believe about meditation. Meditation may be of benefit for cardiovascular risk reduction. Previous research has suggested that ...click here to read more

If you live in certain parts of the continent, you could be trapped in a heatwave. Some days, it’s so hot and muggy that you’re in a full sweat the moment you step outside… if you’re lucky enough to have air conditioning! This can make exercise even more of a challenge. Of course, you know ...click here to read more

You’re probably already getting between 3,000 and 4,000 steps per day just walking around living your life. So really, what’s another 4,000? Hitting a daily step count of 8,000 per day, even at a leisurely pace, is associated with a longer and better quality life. In fact, it might be able to double your life ...click here to read more

Delirium, also known as the acute confusional state, is a decline in mental functioning that develops over a short time, typically hours to days. It is a syndrome that encompasses disturbances in attention, consciousness, and cognition. The study published in the journal JAMA Neurology conducted a systemic review and analysis of 24 observational studies to ...click here to read more

There aren’t a lot of people who’ve gone entirely unaffected by the pandemic. Although some of us had to endure more than others, it’s been a major stressor for people around the world. Now, a new study is showing it could be leading to increases in “broken heart syndrome.” It feels like a heart attack, ...click here to read more

New research has found that women who take beta-blockers for hypertension are at a higher risk for heart failure. The study published in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension showed that women who were taking beta-blockers and had no prior history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) have a nearly 5% higher risk for heart failure than ...click here to read more

No one is going to deny that grapefruits are healthy. These tropical citrus fruits are rich in fiber, antioxidants, and nutrients, and are associated with healthier hearts, immune systems, and more. But are they safe for everybody in every form? If you’ve been looking to adopt a more heart-healthy diet, grapefruit may be near the ...click here to read more

People who have arthritis are reporting worse symptoms during the COVID-19 lockdown. According to research from the University of East Anglia, patients with arthritis reported not only a worsening of symptoms, but also emotional fluctuations during the time spent inside. The study involved following 264 people with inflammatory arthritis for 12 weeks. All participants were ...click here to read more