Category Archives: Health News

COVID-19 is taking over the continent. Schools have closed, major sporting events have been canceled or suspended, and people are being urged to avoid large crowds. And if you have a heart condition, you could be at even greater risk of being gripped by the illness. Early information out of China, where the pandemic originated, ...click here to read more

Research has shown that retirement is often associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline. However, little was known about the motivation factors that could make someone more susceptible to such a decrease in mental health until now. New research has found a possible link between retirement and cognitive decline. According to a new study ...click here to read more

There is a lot to think about these days when it comes to your health. Common flu symptoms, for example, could indicate a COVID-19 infection. But it could also be a result of your new diet. In the past few years, countless people from all age groups have flocked to a keto diet. It’s popular ...click here to read more

If you’ve got Parkinson’s disease, you might not spend much time thinking about the health of your eyes. But maybe you should be. A new study is showing that people with Parkinson’s often suffer from eye problems that can interfere with daily life and increase the risk of falls. Strong vision is essential in compensating ...click here to read more

Exercise can be the best medicine for your heart if done properly. According to a study published in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation, the benefits of aerobic exercise far outweigh the risks. Specialists agree that if done correctly at a low intensity, it can lower the risk of heart attack and sudden cardiac death. ...click here to read more

Alcohol consumption was once synonymous with liver health. But recently, it’s taken a bit of a backseat to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, a version of liver disease caused by poor diet. But drinking too much booze can still harm your liver in a big way. In fact, it can do a lot more than lead ...click here to read more

Lowering salt intake could be the key to protecting your heart. According to a new study, cutting salt intake can not only reduce blood pressure in patients with existing hypertension but also help those who are not yet at risk. Researchers found that salt not only cut blood pressure levels, but the fall was directly ...click here to read more

High cholesterol. It’s a condition affecting millions of Americans and one of the biggest contributors to heart attack. It’s also surprisingly easy to get a handle on. To be clear, cholesterol is not in and of itself a bad thing. You need it. Your body makes it. Some of it is even good for you. ...click here to read more

So, you’re eating what you should be: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and more. But there’s one problem: it hurts. Health foods are considered “healthy” because they are nutrient-dense. They provide the body with everything it needs to function properly, prevent inflammation, and maintain cell health. Even though food might be “healthy” and promote better heart ...click here to read more

A new study is showing some promising results that, in the future, lettuce could hold the key to bone health. Diabetes is a condition that presents a series of problems for the body. One of the problems of this condition, marked by drastic fluctuations in blood sugar, is weaker bones and an increased risk of ...click here to read more

Is it just me, or do winters get longer with age? Today’s been the first in a while that I’ve got outside without a heavy coat—or any coat at all—and to be honest, it felt a little weird. Sad, I know. Winter can suck the energy right out of a person. The dark short days ...click here to read more

When you think about inflammation, blood sugar, and metabolic stressors, where do you look? Your plate, fridge, and pantry, right? Of course you do. That’s where most of the culprits for type-2 diabetes and its associated conditions enter your life. But not all of them do. There is some evidence suggesting that you could potentially ...click here to read more

It’s amazing what specialists know these days. It’s even more amazing what they can do. The other night I was watching a basketball game featuring a player who suffered severe ankle injuries just a few short years ago. If he had suffered the injury at an earlier stage in his career, it’s unlikely he would ...click here to read more

A new, innovative method could help bolster memory processes in the brain during sleep. The joint study by Tel Aviv University (TAU) and Weizmann Institute of Science researchers relied on a memory-evoking scent administered to one nostril while patients slept. The study led by Ella Bar explained the process saying, “We know that a memory ...click here to read more