Category Archives: Health News

Not expressing true feelings by self-silencing may be detrimental for mental health and may also lead to a higher risk of stroke. A new study shows how self-silencing (inhibiting one’s self-expression) could cause problems with both physical and mental health. Self-silencing is not just biting your tongue when fighting with your spouse, experts say. It’s ...click here to read more

New research shows how sexual activity in older age can lead to a healthier lifestyle. Sexual intimacy is an essential part of relationships. However, it tends to decline as people age. But a new study shows just how important it is to continue into later years as it helps to contribute to an overall healthier ...click here to read more

Most people know that high blood pressure can cause many health issues, but what is often overlooked is how low blood pressure can increase the risk of dementia. A decline in brain function is not a normal part of aging, as some may think. Age-related cognitive decline has many causes, and research shows how low ...click here to read more

Sciatica hurts. It hits out of nowhere and can lead to paralyzing pain, leaving you with a big struggle to walk, live, and do the things you want. It’s a common type of pain, but also highly misunderstood. Up to 40% of people will experience it at some point. However, many choose to lump it ...click here to read more

For those who suffer from gout, taking a popular medication may lead to a heightened risk of heart disease and kidney disease. The medication allopurinol is commonly used to treat gout, which is a painful condition becoming more common globally. For the eight million Americans who suffer from gout, sudden and severe attacks of pain ...click here to read more

Things start happening when you get old, right? Maybe there’s a little weight gain, some grey hair, or the occasional “senior moment” memory lapse. But does that mean you’re destined for dementia? Absolutely not! But I understand if you believe that dementia comes with age. A new study indicates that two-thirds of people believe dementia ...click here to read more

According to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology Middle East Conference 2019 together with the 10th Emirates Cardiac Society Congress, tooth loss is an indicator of elevated risk of cardiovascular disease. As the association between heart disease and oral disease is not well known, the researchers conducted a secondary analysis of the ...click here to read more

This past weekend, I went away with some family. We rented a place up north for some rest. And although I felt well-rested and relaxed while I was up there, I do not feel as recharged as I would like. The reason was that I didn’t sleep well the last night. It was a comfy ...click here to read more

Vitamins are healthy, and you need them to survive. But sometimes, you can get too much of a particular vitamin or mineral, and it can lead to health problems. Vitamin toxicity is the opposite of a vitamin deficiency. You surely hear a lot about vitamin deficiencies in America: there are some rather common ones. There ...click here to read more

Eating more vegetables, in any form, is a good idea. Whether you prefer them raw or cooked, they are a terrific source of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and plenty of healthful compounds. But sometimes cooking them can make a difference, turning nutrient-dense foods into superfoods. There are a few instances where heat activates antioxidants, making them ...click here to read more

Please, for my sake and yours, focus on nothing but the words on this screen for the next few minutes. Any distraction may lead to hazy memory and an altered perception of reality. Put your smartphone on “do not disturb,” or better yet, get it out of sight. Distractions are always going to be a ...click here to read more

Turn on the TV, and what do you see? A bunch of ads for products promoting pearly white teeth. You’d think that’s all your chicklets have to offer. But white teeth don’t just give off the perception of a healthy smile. Your teeth, to a trained eye, can send all kinds of signals about overall ...click here to read more

What do you do to keep high blood pressure in check? Exercise more? Yep. Eat a healthier diet? You bet. Lose weight? Sure thing. But one often-overlooked strategy for lowering blood pressure and improving heart health is learning how to effectively manage stress. Feeling stressed or anxious can put added pressure on your heart, which ...click here to read more

Everyone knows how good it feels to get a good night’s sleep, but new evidence shows how important it can be for cutting risk of stroke and heart disease. For middle-aged adults with type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, or stroke, it is especially important to get a good night’s sleep as it ...click here to read more