Category Archives: Health News

Mental health includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we feel, act, and think, and can also determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Therefore, supporting mental health is so important. The number of people diagnosed with psychiatric disorders in North America has remained stable over the past few ...click here to read more

A poor night’s sleep can manifest itself in several ways. Brain fog, physical and mental fatigue, and slower memory recall are all nearly instantaneous following some missed shuteye. But if you’re regularly experiencing poor sleep caused by sleep apnea, you could be at an increased risk for Alzheimer’s or dementia. That’s according to a new ...click here to read more

If you’re looking at the good side of self-isolation, you might say that COVID-19 has provided a little more time to catch up on your reading. But after a couple of weeks, you may notice your eyes aren’t what they used to be. At some point, practically everybody will need reading glasses. It doesn’t mean ...click here to read more

The higher the temperature, the higher the risk of death from heart disease, according to new research published in the journal Circulation. This study outlines the concerns that in traditionally hot regions, people may be more vulnerable to heart-related cardiovascular deaths. The study outlined by the American Heart Association showed that the tipping point for ...click here to read more

If you escape each day for a moment of respite and relaxation in a hot bath, you could be doing wonders for your heart. A new study from Osaka, Japan found that people who take daily baths are considerably less likely to experience a heart attack or stroke than those who take them weekly, twice ...click here to read more

Enjoying daily hot baths may be the key to reducing your risk of death from cardiovascular disease. Most people take an evening soak as a means of relaxing, but research published in the journal Heart shows how important it may be in saving your life. A long-term study conducted by The Japan Public Health Center ...click here to read more

If you have to venture to the grocery store or are scrolling online to fill a cart, you may find a lack of pantry staples like pasta, kidney beans, and oats. But there is one product that might be in heavy supply: chickpeas. Chickpeas are certainly not featured in the North American diet. But these ...click here to read more

Chronic inflammation puts you at risk. At risk for what? It puts you at risk for heart disease, heart attack, stroke, Alzheimer’s, and more. It can even put you at risk for the coronavirus. How? By exposing your immune system. Inflammation is a sign of immune-system engagement, where two things are happening. One is that ...click here to read more

What does your picture of a healthy person look like? Are they slim, ordo they appear to be of “normal” weight? Probably. And now do the same for an unhealthy one. I’d imagine you’re seeing somebody overweight. You might think that given their weight, they may have a heart condition, diabetes, or metabolic problems. There’s ...click here to read more

Of course, you need better sleep. But can you get too much of a good thing? As is the answer with almost everything (outside of steps per day), yes you can. In fact, getting outside of sleep’s “sweet spot” could put your veins, and heart health, at risk. A recent study looked at the effects ...click here to read more

Most people know that a high salt diet can lead to high blood pressure, but new research shows that it can also harm the immune system. The study, which involved feeding mice a high salt diet, found that immune deficiencies were linked to the high levels of salt intake. The study was led by the ...click here to read more

So, you’re staying inside and isolated to protect yourself from COVID-19. And while you’re reducing your risk for contracting the virus, you could be boosting the risk for other illnesses. Self-isolation is a trade-off. Staying in and limiting contact with others for the foreseeable future can offer self-protection, protection for loved ones, and for society ...click here to read more

Self-isolation and social distancing can mean a lot of sitting. It may also mean you’re hovering over your tablet or smartphone trying to stay entertained, connected, or abreast of the evolving news surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. But all that sitting and hovering can pull your posture out of whack. Before long, you might notice back ...click here to read more

Scientists have always stressed the importance of sleep habits, but a new study shows the link between bedtime and cardiovascular health. Researchers from the University of Notre Dame studied the correlation between changing bedtime and resting heart rate (RHR) and found a significant difference. Even with all the information about the importance of healthy sleep ...click here to read more