Category Archives: Health News

Plenty of folks throughout the world may start their day or finesse their afternoon with a cup of coffee or two. Some may even have three or four. I’m drinking my first (of two) right now. From a health perspective, coffee can be an interesting drink. There is plenty of research to suggest it offers ...click here to read more

As we age, our eyesight inevitably starts to decline. That old adage “you’re not getting any younger” never seemed more true, and this new study proves it. According to a recent study performed by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, 28% of people over the age of 71 have visual impairment even while wearing glasses. It ...click here to read more

Ah, the winter. The cold temperatures, Christmas lights, and of course, the snow. A fresh blanket of snow looks great and can put a smile on anyone’s face. But it can also be a huge risk to heart health. Shovelling snow is not to be taken lightly. Sure, you’ve likely been doing it for the ...click here to read more

Older adults with a higher fracture risk and chronic medical conditions often don’t get the treatment for osteoporosis they require to treat the underlying condition. Due to this oversight, patients can often have poorer health outcomes. We’ll dive into this today and discuss why it’s important for everyone, especially those living in at-risk situations, to ...click here to read more

If you’re 65 or older, you’re at risk for a potentially serious fall. People in this age cohort suffer a fall every second in the United States, and it’s their number one cause of injury-related death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 20 percent of falls in adults tend to ...click here to read more

If you are feeling the weight of multiple prescription meds, taking a walk in your local green space may help! Nature has been known to have numerous calming effects on mental and physical health, and a new study now has the science to back up the claims. Read on to learn how spending more time ...click here to read more

Muscle loss is a preventable cause of disability that aging people should pay more attention to. Preventing it is pretty straightforward: life weight, be active, and eat protein. A new study is suggesting another way to help aging populations retain muscle mass and strength: adequate blood levels of vitamin D. Researchers in Brazil and the ...click here to read more

If you are someone with type 2 diabetes and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) who uses coffee to power through your days, you will want to keep reading. New research suggests that curling up with a cup of joe may be more than just an energy boost — studies have shown that drinking coffee can ...click here to read more

Life certainly has its ups and downs, but sometimes challenging events can happen all at once. And sometimes, one thing can feel like the weight of the entire world. When you’re buried and feel like your entire world is upside down, it can be nearly impossible to feel joy – this can be normal. Health ...click here to read more

If you’re an older adult with dementia, you may be at risk for a high fall risk. According to recent studies, half of all adults over 65 diagnosed with dementia experience at least one fall every year—a staggering statistic that’s sure to make even the most agile among us stumble. But worry not, because this ...click here to read more

If you’re drinking a daily Diet Coke to stave off weight gain, you could be making things a lot harder on your bladder. Urinary incontinence is no fun. The uncontrollable urge to get to the bathroom, or even worse, leaking urine unexpectedly, may be exacerbated by artificially-sweetened beverages. A new study suggests that women who ...click here to read more

People with multiple sclerosis (MS) have difficulty mustering up the energy to live a normal life. Extreme fatigue often tops the list of the most distressing symptoms. Now a new study suggests that light therapy may help people with MS get their lives back. MS is an autoimmune disease that occurs when the body attacks ...click here to read more

People who suffer from anxiety may want to take notice of their heart health. For many of us, emotional eating can be a crutch during stressful moments — a way to take the edge off and provide some forget-you’re-stressed relief. Unfortunately, our habits might not be doing us any favors regarding our physical health. In ...click here to read more

A new study has found that quitting alcohol can help lower the complications of liver cirrhosis, even in patients who have advanced cases of the disease. The work also revealed that if can help them live longer. Cirrhosis is one of the most frequent and severe complications of excessive drinking. It is marked by significant ...click here to read more