Category Archives: Health News

Many American’s are sleep deprived, and among some of the most affected are police, military, and health care workers. A new study published recently in the Journal of Community Health shows that those who work in critical care have the highest risk of not getting enough sleep. Sleep deprivation is defined as not obtaining adequate total ...click here to read more

A few short years ago, I spent a January day lounging on the beaches of Barbados. It felt amazing. I felt healthy and the common cold that’s such a fixture of the season was as far from my mind as my frozen homeland. These days you can bring a little of Barbados home with you. ...click here to read more

High-protein diets may be one of the latest diet trends, but a new study is raising the question of whether it leads to more plaque in the arteries. The research was conducted by the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and published in the journal Nature Metabolism. Researchers have found that in mice, high ...click here to read more

Milk has a rather interesting standing when it comes to its place in a healthy diet. Some suggest it’s got a place, while others aren’t so sure. Perhaps more confusingly, both stances are backed by research. Two-percent fat cow’s milk is higher in calories than its one-percent or non-fat (skim) varieties. The fat comes from ...click here to read more

Ugh, strong muscles. Who wants to do exercise, am I right? But truth is that ignoring your muscles can put you at risk for weak bones, something most people are concerned about. The two are inseparable. Healthy bones require strong muscles to add protection, which can ultimately work towards preventing weak porous bones, falls, and ...click here to read more

Most people spend the bulk of their day surrounded by strangers. Fellow shoppers, commuters, diners, and those waiting for the doctor, however, typically sit in silence. But breaking the ice could help your health in a number of ways. Research suggests that talking to strangers can not only improve mood and well-being but benefit your ...click here to read more

Young adults who experience wide swings in blood pressure are more at risk for cardiovascular disease by middle age, according to a new study by Duke Health researchers. Many health care professionals currently only focus on an average blood pressure reading. The study published in JAMA Cardiology has found that the current practice of average ...click here to read more

A new study is showing that a healthy sex life may pay even more dividends than originally thought. If you’re yet to enter menopause, you might want to keep reading, Already shown to improve immunity, blood pressure, reduce pain, and more, a healthy sex life might also delay the onset of menopause. Research from the ...click here to read more

Changes in a woman’s body in the years around menopause could raise the risk for certain health problems. But new research shows that women who experience premature menopause are almost three times more likely to develop chronic health problems in their 60s compared to women who experience menopause in their early 50s. These health issues ...click here to read more

Wouldn’t it be great if there was a magic pill for brainpower? Or at least a food you could eat to ensure your memory and decision-making abilities remained at a high level into the future? Unfortunately, things are not so easy. Memory slips and cognitive decline are commonplace with age. Low stimulation, inflammation, isolation, and ...click here to read more

New research shows how excess belly fat is linked with multiple occasions of cardiac events such as heart attack. It has long been known that fat stored around the belly is a marker for heart attack, but until now, the association between abdominal obesity and the risk of a subsequent heart attack or stroke was unknown. The ...click here to read more

Gentlemen, unfortunately, your prostate is growing. That little walnut-shaped gland that wraps around your urethra has been tightening its grip since you were 25, and there is very little you can do about. In fact, it’s going to grow no matter what. You can, however, potentially control how big and tight it gets and find ...click here to read more

Most people recognize the 120/80 ratio as one thing: a healthy blood pressure. But should it be the goal for everybody? A blood pressure reading of 120/80 millimeters of mercury (mmHg) means systolic pressure is 120 mmHg and diastolic is 80 mmHg and is considered healthy. Recently, however, the parameters have shifted. The American College ...click here to read more

There are many myths surrounding lower back pain, many of which are not true. While persistent back pain can be scary, contrary to these myths, it is rarely dangerous or life-threatening. Low back pain is the world’s leading cause of disability. But with common myths surrounding back pain, reinforced by the media and well-meaning clinicians, ...click here to read more