Category Archives: Health News

If you’re 65 or older, there’s a good chance you’re taking a prescription medication. You’re probably taking more than one, to be honest. And that might increase your risk for a dangerous fall. One national health survey found that one-third of Americans between the ages of 45 and 65 were on at least one prescription ...click here to read more

Now that the kids or grandkids are back at school, you can pretty much bank on the fact that they’ll be sick in a few weeks. The youngsters will pass the cold and flu on to you, and such is the circle of life. However, by taking action now, you might be able to prevent—or ...click here to read more

Those who like to get a little more sleep during the day by taking a nap may have a lower risk of heart attack and stroke. The impact of napping on heart health has long been contested, but according to a new study, it has been proven that a daytime nap taken once or twice ...click here to read more

Is your spouse bothering you non-stop? If they are, my condolences; I wish I could help. But that’s not the kind of neck pain we’re dealing with here. We’re talking about that stiffness or pain that hits when you’re stuck in traffic, enjoying your favorite television show, or have been hunched over at your desk. ...click here to read more

Eat right, exercise, and you’ll lose weight, right? Perhaps. But diet is only part of the equation. Sometimes there is more than meets that eye when it comes to body fat, weight gain, and the health risks associated with an expanding waistline. Stress can play a significant role in what you eat, how you eat, ...click here to read more

In recent years, more and more people have been turning to vegetarian and pescatarian diets for health reasons. A new study shows how it could be reducing the risk of coronary heart disease. Whether the reason is health benefits, concerns about the environment, or animal welfare, ditching meat has been shown to offer many heart ...click here to read more

If you’ve got grandkids, it could do some good to take part in their lives. A solid relationship with grandchildren appears to increase health and longevity. Your children may have pointed out that since you became a grandparent, there’s been a twinkle in your eye that they certainly did not see growing up. That might ...click here to read more

Throughout life, those who maintain modest and sustained decreases in blood pressure and cholesterol levels lower their risk of heart disease and circulatory disease, according to a new study. This research helps to reinforce the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle throughout all stages of life. For the study, Professor Brian Ference, lead researcher of ...click here to read more

There used to be this fellow I’d golf with nearly every weekend. If we weren’t playing together, I’d certainly see him around. When he was missing one weekend, it definitely raised some eyebrows because if he was heading out of town or had prior commitments, he’d notify the group. When he re-emerged from his disappearance, ...click here to read more

The red meat battle is an interesting and often tiring ordeal. But despite recommendations from some major players, there is a large and growing contingent of doctors and organizations that are challenging the widely held perception that red meat is dangerous. Several studies over the past decades have indicated a strong association between red meat ...click here to read more

It seems that regardless of what kind of health condition you’re trying to manage or prevent, a healthy diet is always central. Heart-healthy, joint health, vein health, cholesterol, and brain health can all be enhanced or ruined by eating. For a lot of these conditions, you’ve heard the best way to eat is probably the ...click here to read more

The other week, an interesting study came out. To tell you the truth, it’s a bit of a doozy. The good news is that over the past two decades, deaths from heart disease has declined. But that has slowed down big-time since 2010. The reason, according to researchers, is that conditions like type-2 diabetes, obesity, ...click here to read more

The risk of dementia, depression, or anxiety could be directly impacted by the use of hearing aids in the hearing impaired. Older adults who have newly diagnosed hearing loss have a lower risk of these conditions over the following three years, according to a new study. The problem is that only 12% of those who ...click here to read more

Let’s face it: some things aren’t that important. Even people’s names just aren’t going to stick in your head. And that’s completely normal. Just because you’ve been called forgetful a few times or have a hard time recalling the occasional tidbit does not mean you need to panic. Memory lapses are normal. That’s not to ...click here to read more