Category Archives: Health News

Sadly, prime-time grilling season is coming to an end. I don’t know about you, but I like to fire up my grill a little more during August, so I can thoroughly enjoy the last weeks of the summer. But grilling has the potential to be dangerous. At high heat, certain foods create compounds that may ...click here to read more

Could you imagine if stimulating certain points on your ear could lead to better sleep, improved mood, and a lower chance of age-related illness like heart disease and high blood pressure? According to some new research, it could be that easy. A study published in the journal Aging showed that “tickling” certain areas of the ...click here to read more

According to a new report from the University of East Anglia, middle-aged people need to focus on being physically active in order to stay healthy into retirement years. It is widely known that keeping fit has many physical, mental, and social benefits. Researchers for this study worked in collaboration with Active Norfolk and found that ...click here to read more

Sunscreen is great for protecting your skin. But it turns out eating a diet rich in colorful fruit and vegetables can go a long way too. A new study is suggesting that vitamin A intake may lower the chances for squamous cell skin carcinoma by 15 percent, giving it an essential role in skin health. ...click here to read more

Research now shows that monitoring blood pressure for 24 hours can help to prevent heart disease and other vascular diseases. Many people do monitor their blood pressure, but only do so once a day, or even once a week. This study now shows that the most effective way to prevent cardiovascular diseases is to record ...click here to read more

A cup of coffee can kick things up a notch when needed. But it appears the popular beverage can do more to keep you young than provide a little extra energy. Numerous studies have observed anti-aging effects from coffee. Ranging from reduced risk for conditions like heart disease, stroke, and Alzheimer’s, coffee appears to have ...click here to read more

Two years ago, the Instant Pot—a glorified pressure cooker—took the world by storm. Now the Vortex Plus has become the biggest cooking trend. The Vortex Plus is a lux air-fryer brought to you by the folks and Instant Pot. It’s got several options and promises to help you cook hassle-free healthy meals for your family. ...click here to read more

New research shows that those who follow a plant-based diet and consume fewer animal-based foods may have better heart health and a lower risk of dying from a heart attack, stroke, or other cardiovascular diseases. As more people are turning to more plant-based diets around the globe, new studies such as this are showing how ...click here to read more

Acid reflux can turn a great meal and time with family and friends into a nightmare. The burning sensation can suck the joy from the mood and take you away from the things most important to you. And when it’s the summertime, the disappointment hits a little harder. There are only a few short months ...click here to read more

Everyone has those days. You know, the ones where you’re a little tired, moving slowly, and feeling weak. Some may call it feeling “old.” But if you’re feeling that regularly and are incapable of performing daily tasks, it’s probably not a healthy sign of aging. It’s true that change comes with age. You’ve put more ...click here to read more

A lot of “bad” can happen during menopause. Between the hot flashes, fatigue, and weight fluctuations, the lack of stability can be challenging to digest. And although these symptoms are natural and potentially unavoidable, there are things you can do to get through it a little easier. Diet and fitness can make your transition through ...click here to read more

A new study out of John Hopkins warns that smoking cigarettes increases the risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD). Also shown was that the risk could last for decades even after a smoker has quit. Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a disease in which plaque builds up in the arteries that carry blood to your head, organs, and limbs. This ...click here to read more

Some new research has established a close connection between dementia risk and few essential nutrients. The study identified that people with anemia—and even mild anemia—are at a significantly elevated risk for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia than those with normal levels of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen to organs, ...click here to read more

As the body gets older, it starts to change. Even if you feel great and aren’t noticing any changes, they are surely happening. One that you can’t see, and may not necessarily feel, is how your body absorbs nutrients. Many elderly Americans are deficient in vitamin B12. This is due to a host of issues, ...click here to read more