Category Archives: Health News

Visual impairment in older women may be associated with dementia, according to a new study published online in JAMA Ophthalmology. The findings suggest new interventions for vision improvement may be needed to help reduce the risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Dementia is an overall term for diseases and conditions characterized by a decline in ...click here to read more

Preventative measures can work, but they are no guarantee. Finding ways to lower blood pressure and improve heart health can reduce the risk of a stroke, but that doesn’t always mean you’re out of the woods. Being able to identify the signs of a stroke quickly can allow you to take action and save your ...click here to read more

What foods you eat together may be associated with your risk of dementia, according to a new study published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. While it is no surprise that a healthy diet may benefit the brain, this study shows the surprising way that the combination of foods may ...click here to read more

Health advice is just that: advice. It’s not law. The truth is that there is a lot of personal variation about what works and what doesn’t, and general advice may not work for everybody. Setting a bedtime is commonly recommended for better and more consistent sleep. But does it really work? It doesn’t for me. ...click here to read more

There’s a long list of potential health benefits associated with drinking coffee. From improved focus to healthier kidneys and beyond, it seems like its well-deserving of superfood status. But COVID-19 might have made getting it a challenge. For the first time, many North Americans might be making their coffee at home for the first time ...click here to read more

Nutrition plays a big role in how your brain works. Aside from providing energy, food choices also influence blood flow in your brain, inflammation, and your overall health. You might not know this, but your brain uses a lot of the overall energy available to your body, to the tune of roughly 20%. One nutrient ...click here to read more

Depending on where you live, it’s been about a month since North America virtually shut down. Outside of “essential” workers, many people have been directed inside and might be starting to notice some weight gain. Some people I’ve talked to have put on 8 pounds. Others have put on half that, while some have stayed ...click here to read more

Maintaining blood sugar levels may be beneficial in the fight against COVID-19. A report published in the Journal of Medical Virology outlines how control of blood glucose of those infected with COVID-19 may help control the severity of the disease. As more research is released about COVID-19, the connection between blood sugar levels and the ...click here to read more

Stress is often considered a negative. It makes most people uncomfortable and impedes sleep while boosting inflammation, blood pressure, and the risk of a heart attack or stroke. It can also make you engage in unhealthy behavior like binge eating and drinking. It may feel like you have no control over your stress response. After ...click here to read more

One of the best ways to get ready for good sleep is to relax before bed. Bringing down blood pressure can help you calm down and prepare your body and mind to sleep. A good night’s sleep is one of the main pillars of health, along with diet and exercise. Your body and mind need ...click here to read more

Research shows one of the best ways to help boost immunity is through exercise. However, with most of the world being in isolation, many people are without access to a gym or are finding it difficult to get the level of fitness they are normally used to. According to researchers at the University of Bath, ...click here to read more

Spending all this time inside can be frustrating, but that doesn’t mean there can’t be things to look forward to. In my home, it’s Saturday dance parties. Yep. On Saturdays, my partner and I pour a drink, log on to Instagram, and find a dance party to join. Then we dance the day away. It’s ...click here to read more

In patients diagnosed with COVID-19, those who also have diabetes appear to have more severe symptoms, rapid progression, and a worse prognosis. According to a study published in Diabetes Metabolism Research and Reviews, researchers found biomarkers to suggest patients with diabetes showed a rapid progression of COVID-19 compared to patients without diabetes. The study was ...click here to read more

Did you need another excuse to drink red wine? Probably not. But I’ll give you one, anyways. You may have heard or read somewhere that red wine might actually be healthy. There are a number of studies saying that it can help with circulation, vein health, and heart health in older adults. These benefits are ...click here to read more