Category Archives: Health News

Intensive blood pressure control may help to reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib) in some patients. Scientists at Wake Forest School of Medicine released a study that found that lowering systolic blood pressure to less than 120 resulted in a 26% lower risk of AFib compared to systolic blood pressure of less than 140. ...click here to read more

A few weeks ago, I read an article about a spike in calls to divorce lawyers in and around Wuhan, China. Wuhan is where COVID-19 had its first outbreak. Lockdown restrictions were easing and couples had simply had enough of each other. Spending an inordinate amount of time in close quarters with your partner or ...click here to read more

According to new research published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society, older men who have sarcopenia may be at a higher risk for diabetes. The study, which looked at age-related muscle loss and blood sugar regulation, did not find the same outcome in women. The study analyzed data from 871 men and 984 women ...click here to read more

It hit me last week for a few days and do I ever feel sorry for my wife. No matter what I did, I could not stop farting. Thankfully, the few days of flatulence passed and things got back to normal. This has been a rather common occurrence during COVID. It’s not anything caused by ...click here to read more

Managing blood sugar is an essential component of good health. When levels get too high for too long and sugar (glucose) accumulates in the blood, it can leave you at risk for several symptoms. Over time, high blood sugar can lead to metabolic deficiencies and type-2 diabetes. Reducing blood sugar can lessen the risk of ...click here to read more

Over the past few months, there have been some unfortunate trends emerging. The condition can affect the elderly and those battling myriad health conditions more severely than their younger and healthier counterparts. One important thing to keep in mind, however, is when our healthcare professionals talk about “risk” for these groups, they are not necessarily ...click here to read more

Your dietary choices and their impact on your health is greater than the sum of its parts. For example, adding some blueberries to your pancakes and syrup every morning doesn’t make it a healthy breakfast. But when those same blueberries are added to oatmeal or plain Greek yogurt with walnuts, they are part of a ...click here to read more

According to a new study from the University of Gothenburg, men who have a history of obesity in adolescence may be at a higher risk for a blood clot later in life. The risk of the blood clot (thrombus) in a leg or lungs rises successively and is shown to be highest in those who ...click here to read more

Even the most active people are sitting more than ever these days. COVID-19 is keeping people indoors and there is only so much time you can, or want, to spend on your feet. All that sitting can have several negative effects on your body. It can boost the risk for heart trouble, increase the likelihood ...click here to read more

COVID-19 presents a particular set of challenges for those living with heart failure. The condition, marked by weakened hearts unable to pump blood at full strength, needs careful attention during these trying times. There are a number of concerns surrounding heart disease patients—of which there are six million in the United States—during COVID-19, including increased ...click here to read more

New questions about how blood pressure could affect COVID-19 arise as the pandemic continues around the world. It is known that the virus affects everyone differently, leaving some with mild symptoms and others in critical condition. But as more information comes to light about those individuals, one clue has stood out. A disproportionate number of ...click here to read more

Things certainly aren’t easy right now. There is a lot of stress. The COVID-19 situation has been a major cause of tension both outside and inside the home. You may be experiencing headaches because of it. Tension headaches, also called stress headaches, can hit regularly. They may be mildly or moderately painful and are extremely ...click here to read more

Digestive issues are no fun for anybody. Unfortunately, most of the foods recommended to get things moving aren’t much more appealing. But the truth is there is a lot more out there than oats, whole grains, and prunes that can help keep things moving. There are a vast array of foods that are high in ...click here to read more

Your hormones can take you for a ride. Men often worry about low testosterone contributing to fatigue and more, while much of the focus on women’s hormonal challenges surround reduced estrogen. But those only represent a couple of hormones. And although they can influence your body and how you feel in big ways, there are ...click here to read more