Category Archives: Health News

We all make mistakes; some people are just better at dealing with them. If you beat yourself up over a lost job, an argument with a loved one, or blame yourself for a major loss, the stress could be harming your health and wellbeing. When things go wrong, it can hurt. But if you can’t ...click here to read more

For those with aging parents, vision loss can be an added concern. Regular exams are important to keep health on track, and a new study shows that missing just one ophthalmology appointment over a two-year period can lead to vision loss. Findings published today in JAMA Ophthalmology showed that over a two-year period, missing a ...click here to read more

Arguing is the worst. Not only is it extremely frustrating and often a gigantic waste of time, but it can also put your health at risk. In many cases, an argument makes participants defensive. Adrenaline kicks in, blood pressure boosts, and voices get louder. The body is responding to stress and everything becomes more intense. ...click here to read more

The idea of the “diet” has changed over the years. It used to be about cutting back calories to lose weight. Now a diet is more about food quality and boosting overall health. I’d say that’s a good switch of focus. No one wants to slice calories every day so they feel dizzy and hungry. ...click here to read more

Muscle pain is a common complaint in patients who take statins to lower blood cholesterol levels. However, the connection between the two is still largely unresolved. This is the reason why pharmaceutical scientists Alexandra K. Kiemer and Jessica Hoppstädter from Saarland University set out to identify a potential relationship. The study published in The FASEB Journal showed that statins ...click here to read more

Are you fed up with the dangers of high blood sugar? If you are, it might be time to take a stand against this risky health condition. High blood sugar puts a lot of stress on your body. Aside from leading to metabolic conditions like type-2 diabetes, unchecked elevated blood sugar can damage important blood ...click here to read more

Sugary coffee drinks are tempting for many people, but they could be the cause of various health issues including poor sleep quality. A small U.S. study found that women who consume energy drinks and high-calorie coffee beverages tended to have more sleep problems compared with those who didn’t consume the drinks. “Young adulthood is a ...click here to read more

Gut health can be exhausting. Prebiotics, probiotics, fermented this, fiber that—it’s a lot. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a diet that took care of all of that for you? Well, there is. You’re probably familiar with it, too. New research has just added another notch onto the belt of the Mediterranean diet—gut health. ...click here to read more

It’s quite possible that no seasoning gets a worse rap than salt. But why? Is it really that much of a risk to your health? I actually feel a bit bad for salt. It gets blamed for high blood pressure and heart attacks and has been vilified for years. What’s scary is that some people ...click here to read more

You need strong bones if you want to prevent falls and fractures. You especially need them if you don’t want to live with the risk and pain of osteoporosis. Of course, you might think you’re on the path to prevention. Maybe you’re lifting weights and getting exercise. You’re eating protein and a diverse, balanced diet ...click here to read more

“Take a deep breath.” I’m sure you’ve heard that before. Sometimes stress can get the best of you and stepping away for a deep breath and counting to 10 can help bring you back down. But breathing can do a lot more than get you refocused and calm. It has the potential to help manage ...click here to read more

Women transitioning through menopause are at higher risk for heart disease, according to the Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN). This research adds to the growing evidence that menopause is a critical time for changes in cardiovascular health. The study helps to underscore the importance of women and their doctors focusing on heart health during ...click here to read more

Whether it comes from arthritis or another source, joint pain in the hands can be excruciating. The pain itself can be debilitating, while the condition can lead to weakness that makes it hard to perform necessary tasks like opening a jar. When joint pain affects the hands, it leads to pain and stiffness. Part of ...click here to read more

If you’re suffering from peripheral artery disease and looking for some relief from the painful, limiting condition, then here’s a great one for you. A recent study has shown that a daily cup of hot chocolate can ease pain, improve walking distance, boost blood flow, and enhance muscle health and function. Peripheral artery disease (PAD) ...click here to read more