Category Archives: Health News

Veterans with mental health disorders are at a higher risk of suffering heart disease and stroke, according to new research. Mental health disorders, specifically depression, psychosis, and bipolar disorder have a connection to veterans who have cardiovascular events. New research published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, an American Heart Association journal, helps to outline ...click here to read more

Age ain’t nothing but a number, am I right? Amen. It can be hard to think back to the way things used to be. The aches and pains may have been a little less frequent, there may have been slightly fewer lines on your face, and your memory might have been a little sharper. And ...click here to read more

The key to avoiding heart disease may mean consuming healthy foods rather than following a strict diet. As many health practitioners don’t agree on the type of diet that is best for reducing risk of cardiovascular disease, new research is showing that just following an overall healthy diet may be best. It is well known ...click here to read more

Burning, itchy, and watery eyes are a significant distraction and inconvenience. They might even cause you plenty of stress. Most of the time, however, tired eyes are no big deal. Uncomfortable and irritating, yes, but generally not a signal of more significant problems. In fact, most of the time you can restore comfort in your ...click here to read more

Are you eating enough protein? Even if you’re following the recommended guidelines for protein intake, there is a growing body of evidence suggesting that you’re still short. Guidelines indicate that about 10 percent of daily calories come from protein, but you should probably be getting way more than that. Especially if you are older or ...click here to read more

Exercise in older adults can improve health in many ways, and a new study has shown how even the brain can benefit. When most people think of exercise, they think it needs to be a long, strenuous workout to gain any real benefits, but this new research shows how even a single exercise session can ...click here to read more

Bone health doesn’t get the respect it deserves. While plenty of attention is paid to skin, hair, heart, and weight, the bones can get lost in the fray. But if you’re a post-menopausal woman, or will be, the state of your bones can have a significant influence on overall health. According to the National Osteoporosis ...click here to read more

For many women, hot flashes are not only a nuisance, but research now shows they could be an indicator of cardiovascular disease. A new study measuring clinical cardiovascular disease has shown strong evidence that frequent or persistent hot flashes are associated with higher cardiovascular event risk. Hot flashes are brief feelings of intense warmth and ...click here to read more

The headline has exercise written all over it. But I’m not here to trick you into exercise. In fact, I’m not even going to give you a list of 30-minute healthy recipes. Nope. This little bit of news is less about getting active and more about sitting down in a comfortable chair. So, it might ...click here to read more

You need sunscreen to provide protection from harmful UV rays that cause skin damage and disease. But in the process, are you also boosting your risk for a vitamin D deficiency? There are estimates that as many as one billion people around the world have low levels of vitamin D. Of course, that number depends ...click here to read more

Golden milk, or turmeric tea, has been gaining some steam in Western culture in recent years. The Indian drink with roots in Ayurvedic medicine may help boost immunity and offer other benefits that might help keep you healthy this season. The bright yellow drink is traditionally made with warm cow’s milk, turmeric, and other spices ...click here to read more

For those who have Alzheimer’s disease, blood pressure that fluctuates could affect the rate of dementia. Research shows a new understanding of the links between Alzheimer’s disease and blood vessels and how they can worsen dementia. Almost six million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, including 200,000 people under the age of 65. It’s the ...click here to read more

If you’re a man over 60, prostate health might be at the top of your mind. And it should be. There is a lot of information out there about how quickly prostate health can disintegrate, and for those moving on in years, your prostate is something to keep an eye on. And to be honest, ...click here to read more

New research shows that women who experience hypertension during pregnancy have an increased risk of developing heart disease later in life. The findings show that these women could develop cardiovascular disorders, including stroke and heart failure. The study from King’s College in London had a team of researchers that studied electronic health records from 1997 ...click here to read more