Category Archives: Health News

Ear infections, chest infection, urinary tract infections, and respiratory infections, although common, can be dangerous. As it turns out, so can common treatments. Doctors tend to prescribe antibiotics when patients come in with one of these common illnesses. But that treatment could lay the foundation for severe illness in the near future. A new study ...click here to read more

The relationship between egg consumption and certain health issues such as cardiovascular disease (CVD) has long been a topic of intense debate in the scientific community. But, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, consuming up to one egg per day does not appear to be ...click here to read more

Your ears are the gateway to the sounds that surround you. The voices of loved ones, snow crunching between your feet, birds singing, and vehicles of all sizes screaming by, honking in support of striking teachers. But sometimes you just want to shut it all out so you strap on a pair of headphones to ...click here to read more

Consuming a vegetarian diet rich in nuts, vegetables, and soy could lower the risk of stroke compared to meat-eaters. New research published in the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, Neurology shows a vegetarian diet was beneficial and reduced the risk of ischemic stroke even after adjusting for known risk factors. Study author Chin-Lon ...click here to read more

Daylight savings time is upon much of the country, and as the days start to get longer, the risk to your health goes up… at least temporarily. When daylight savings time pushes the clock ahead in the wee hours of Sunday morning, it also boosts the chance of car accidents, strokes, and heart attacks. Multiple ...click here to read more

New research has found that patients with atrial fibrillation (Afib) who get regular exercise may have a longer life expectancy. Compared to their sedentary counterparts, patients with the common heart rhythm problem can benefit by staying physically active. In atrial fibrillation, the heart muscle quivers rather than contracting normally due to chaotic electrical impulses in ...click here to read more

Do you stick to a consistent sleep schedule during the week then let it go on the weekend? If you do, you might want to keep reading. You hear a lot about sleep hygiene and the importance of setting a regular sleep schedule. But how important is it? A new study is showing it can ...click here to read more

All it takes is a quick look back at your day to illustrate how little you likely think about posture. The truth is that it’s just not something most people consider as they navigate their day or perform activities that are often taken for granted. But body position can play a major role in your ...click here to read more

You might be guilty of approaching aging from the outside in. You’re certainly not alone. Skincare, hair treatments, and more are usually marketed as the preservers of youth. But if you’re in middle age, you might want to consider refocusing your efforts on what’s happening inside of you. Internal health is the real key to ...click here to read more

Coronavirus (COVID-19) is here, and it’s likely only a matter of time before it’s in your community. If that’s not scary, think about this: if you’re quarantined in your home for two weeks, what are you going to eat? Frozen pizza, TV dinners, canned soups, and sugary snacks do not lend themselves to battling illness ...click here to read more

Hypertension in young adults has been found to alter brain structure and lead to cognitive decline in midlife. The result of interrupted blood flow to the brain was found by researchers who presented their findings in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation. Along with a change in brain structure, hypertension can affect everything from kidney functions ...click here to read more

High blood sugar is known to wreak havoc on the human body. It can impair vision and mobility, promote inflammation, and lead to type-2 diabetes. If it’s not kept in check, you’re at risk for all of these conditions and more. But a new study is showing associations between oral hygiene and blood sugar management. ...click here to read more

Memory tends to slip a bit with age. Although it can be alarming, it doesn’t necessarily indicate dementia or Alzheimer’s. But it doesn’t mean you aren’t walking towards a diagnosis. On its own, memory loss is not enough to guarantee a dementia diagnosis. Most people experience some degree of normal, or accepted, memory slippage. It’s ...click here to read more

The risk of aging-related diseases could be affected by the consumption of oil olive as part of a Mediterranean diet plan. Researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School have discovered this new potential way in which diet influences these age-related diseases. It was previously thought that red wine found in the Mediterranean diet was ...click here to read more