Category Archives: Health News

The mask mix-up is out there, and it’s time to make things right. Early in the COVID-19 epidemic, public health officials were stressing the potential ineffectiveness and dangers of face masks. Now they’re telling us to wear them whenever we’re out in public. Despite early information from China, who found facemasks were an effective method ...click here to read more

Temperatures are increasing across the continent, and some areas have already experienced mid-summer heat. If you’ve got heart disease, it could put you at a higher risk of stroke. But do you know the best ways to cool down? Warm temperatures put stress on everybody’s heart. When temperatures climb, the heart has to beat faster ...click here to read more

A new study has found a link between depression and cardiovascular disease, which helps further the research surrounding the two ailments. The study, co-led by Simon Fraser University health sciences professor Scott Lear, adds to the compounding evidence that depressive symptoms could lead to an increased risk of heart disease and early death. The study ...click here to read more

New research has found that vitamin K, a fat-soluble nutrient found in leafy greens and some vegetable oils, may promote longevity by encouraging vein health. Vitamin K doesn’t get too much shine. That’s largely because you’re always being reminded to eat your leafy greens. It’s abundant in greens like spinach, kale, and lettuce, so if ...click here to read more

Are you familiar with the term bioavailability? Do you know how it helps with your prostate health? If not, don’t worry. I’ll let you in on what it means and why it plays a major role in the health value of your favorite foods and your risk of illness. In short, bioavailability describes how well ...click here to read more

A reduced risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) can be associated with healthy eating patterns, according to new research by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Published in the online journal JAMA Internal Medicine, the study focuses on specific diet patterns and how they can help to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. The ...click here to read more

A new study is showing that volunteering could have life-extending benefits. So, if you’re looking to get involved in your community, the benefits could be far greater than expected. Volunteering has the potential to improve the lives of others as well as yourself. On a personal level, it can lead to a greater sense of ...click here to read more

You might not need to lift boulders, tires, or other heavy objects every day. But regardless of that, strength matters. Being strong enough to take on daily tasks makes life easier. But strength goes further than physical ability. Research has indicated muscle strength can also provide insight into your risk for chronic illness. One way ...click here to read more

Gabbers, listen up: you might be able to talk your way to a healthier heart and life. A new study has just found that cognitive behavioral therapy, like talk therapy, can improve inflammatory markers that contribute to a host of health conditions. Commonly used to treat mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and stress, behavioral/talk ...click here to read more

Loneliness due to the COVID-19 quarantine has been shown to increase the risk of insomnia in older adults. According to the University of Arizona, the coronavirus has had a profound impact on mental health whether the actual disease has been contracted or not. For the study, a team of University of Arizona psychiatrists and sleep ...click here to read more

Are you a glass half full or glass half empty type of person? A new study suggests that how you answer could play a role in dementia risk. Repetitive negative thoughts (RNT) can put your brain under a lot of stress. Always assuming the worst, ruminating on past experiences you cannot change, and fearing the ...click here to read more

Researchers at the University of Sheffield have found that people with diabetes are more at risk to suffer from bone fractures. The findings revealed during Diabetes Awareness Week help to raise awareness of the multitude of health problems associated with diabetes. Sutter Health and the University of Sheffield in collaboration found that people with type ...click here to read more

Father’s Day is fast approaching and that means that sons and daughters across the continent will be thinking about what to get dad. Many will decide on a couple of beers or BBQ tools, but that might not be the best way to go. Every once in a while, people need a little push from ...click here to read more

Protein might just be the most important thing you’re not eating. Some say that when it comes to nutrition, protein is king. The ancient Greeks seem to have thought so. The word proto means “first.” Why is protein the prized portion of human nutrition? Mainly because of all the processes it contributes to. It helps ...click here to read more