Category Archives: Health News

I used to lift weights really hard. Heavy weights, light weights, five-to-six days per week for years. I loved it. I got big and strong, and it was basically all I wanted to do with my time. Everyone at the gym knew me and I knew them. These days, however, things aren’t quite the same. ...click here to read more

Women who are postmenopausal should engage in daily physical activity to lower their risk of fracture, according to a new study. Research from the University of Buffalo has shown that physical activity, including lighter intensity such as walking, is associated with reduced risk of hip and total fracture in postmenopausal women. A report published in ...click here to read more

There’s never a time when you shouldn’t be thinking about heart health. During the holidays, though, you might want to pay a little more attention. With shopping, cooking, traveling, hosting, and partying taking the bulk of your time during the holidays, it can be pretty easy to overlook a little bit of back pain, chest ...click here to read more

Research has shown that tobacco smoking is more common among people with mental illness, especially depression and schizophrenia. However, until now, there has been no evidence for cause-and-effect and in which direction. A new study published in Psychological Medicine poses the question, does mental illness increase the likelihood of smoking, or is smoking itself a ...click here to read more

If you enjoy your cup of coffee out in the sun each day, you could be doing your body a lot of good. Two new studies are showing that coffee and sunlight are big-time contributors to gut health. A “healthy gut” is determined by the bacterial populations (or flora, microbiota) that reside in the gut ...click here to read more

Chronically itchy skin has now been linked to mental issues such as depression, anxiety, and stress. Itchy skin is a widespread symptom in patients suffering from skin diseases, and a new cross-sectional study is now showing the psychological burden that it can take on those suffering from the condition. The study published in the Journal ...click here to read more

High blood pressure affects more than 100 million adults in America. The usual culprits are diet and inactivity—but maybe you’ve heard enough of all that noise. Or perhaps you’ve heard so much noise that it, too, is raising your blood pressure. A new study published in PLOS One has found a close correlation between noise ...click here to read more

Who couldn’t afford to drop a couple of calories from their daily diet? If you’re snacking on leftover Halloween candy or getting ready to partake in Thanksgiving or Christmas feasts, I’m sure you know exactly what I mean. North Americans overeat. You can see it when you walk down the street, sit down at a ...click here to read more

Many people exercise in their younger years, but staying active is just as important later in life for improved physical health and memory. Researchers at McMaster University have examined the impact of exercise on the brain and have found that high-intensity workouts can improve memory in older adults. The study published in the journal Applied ...click here to read more

Two of the most significant health threats facing you right now are heart failure and Alzheimer’s. Don’t believe me? Check the facts: Nine out of 10 deaths from heart failure are in the 65+ age bracket. 7.3 million Americans have dementia. That number is expected to double in the next 20 years, One specialist recently ...click here to read more

Those who live in areas that have lower walkability are more likely have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study. The research comes from St. Michael’s Hospital of Unity Health Toronto and ICES and is the first of its kind to analyze overall predicted risk over 10 years. The research published ...click here to read more

Game of Thrones declared to the masses that “Winter is Coming.” They weren’t lying. And while there may not be a war of fictionalized elf and warlock tribes set to do battle in the coming season, you may be at risk for something that looks like it was straight off a character’s face. Skin gets ...click here to read more

If the cooler temperatures and shorter days weren’t already taking a toll on you, a knockout punch is set to be delivered in the wee hours of November 3. The end of daylight savings time can spell big news for people with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a condition that strikes roughly two-percent of the population. ...click here to read more

A couple of weeks ago, I was right there with you, weighed down in the dumps by a nasty cold. I just woke up one morning and there it was. Snots, sniffles, and a sore itchy throat. But was I ever lucky. The day before it hit, my wife walked through the door with some ...click here to read more