Category Archives: Health News

New research is suggesting that a positive outlook—or virtually any dose of positivity—can extend life. That means if you battle depression and negative emotions, you can still experience benefit if you remain hopeful in some areas from time to time. And for the eternal optimists out there, it could make a big difference in your ...click here to read more

Diverticulitis, a common bowel disease, may be avoidable in women who consume more fruits and cereal. According to a new study, the fiber found in fruit and cereal is associated with a lower risk of common bowel disease. Diverticulitis is a type of diverticular disease that can cause uncomfortable symptoms and, in some cases, serious ...click here to read more

There’s a lot of information out there about how to reduce joint pain, limit inflammation, improve heart health, and limit the risk and impact of chronic illness. And on the surface, it all seems pretty straightforward. But why do so many people fail at keeping themselves healthy? Because it’s hard to implement new and healthy ...click here to read more

You might need that vacation a little more than you think you do. Sure, you may have heard that it’s worthwhile to step away from the job and clear your head. But new research suggests it can do your body a lot of good too. About 74-percent of US workers get paid vacation time, yet ...click here to read more

Among aging minorities, depression has now been linked to an increased risk of chronic health conditions. According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, more than 50 percent of Chinese-American senior immigrants that experience depression are likely to have an increased risk of disability and chronic health conditions. According ...click here to read more

Blueberries don’t have a thing on black rice. Did I say black rice? You bet I did. Rice isn’t just red, white, or brown. Black rice exists too. Long called the “forbidden rice” or “emperor’s rice,” it’s a much less common form of rice that’s growing in popularity. Its nicknames come from a long history, ...click here to read more

Seniors who are looking to avoid dementia should aim to live an overall healthy lifestyle. This should include getting plenty of exercise, eating well, and not smoking. A new study published in the journal Nature Medicine found that over 6,300 adults aged 55 and older who had healthy lifestyle habits showed an overall lower risk ...click here to read more

Is drinking water compromising liver health? It might be, depending on who you ask. Look, we all need to hydrate. But let’s be real: our water supply isn’t exactly as pure as it used to be. Drinking water—much like the freshwater and ocean water that supply us with seafood—are loaded with pollutants. One pollutant is ...click here to read more

Most people start and end the day by brushing their teeth. When they head outside on a sunny day, UV-protective sunglasses or a hat are part of the uniform to battle harmful sun rays. But really, what do most people do for their ears? Ears are often forgotten until a problem is recognized. Maybe it’s ...click here to read more

Along with maintaining an active lifestyle, the food you eat plays a significant role in the health of your bones. Food choices can either help or hinder bone health, which ultimately influences your risk for falls and fractures. What are the nutrients you need for bone health? Calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin K, right? Yep. ...click here to read more

A recent study is showing that women who experience mid-life stress have a higher likelihood of encountering memory loss later in life. In other words, listen up. Everybody goes through stress at some point—you might even be reading this to take your mind off something pressing. But it seems like failing to adequately deal with ...click here to read more

In one of the most extensive and most detailed studies ever conducted, it was recently found that patients diagnosed with gout were more than twice as likely to develop chronic kidney disease compared to those without. The research, coming from the University of Limerick (UL), Ireland used data from more than 620,000 patients in the ...click here to read more

When you were a kid, you probably hated it when grown-ups told you to “stand up straight,” am I right? But they were on to something. Good posture is essential for balance, maintaining muscle, and reducing your chances of pain and injury. When you stand up straight with good posture, all of your weight is ...click here to read more

Constipation does not feel good. Whether you’ve been backed up for a couple of days, or been passing incomplete stools, constipation is frustrating, uncomfortable and often painful. Roughly 14-percent of Americans experience a bout of chronic constipation at some point in their lives, which can come in a number of forms and result from a ...click here to read more