Category Archives: Health News

You may already know that high blood pressure is a significant risk for a stroke, but for those who have already suffered a stroke, it could be the link between recurrence. A recent study shows that well-controlled blood pressure can reduce the risk of another stroke by about 20 percent. Research published in JAMA Neurology suggests maintaining a ...click here to read more

When it comes to dietary fat, things can get confusing. And it’s not just a challenge for the general public. Sometimes it seems like food manufacturers, government agencies, and doctors don’t quite get it either. First, let’s clear one thing up: dietary fat doesn’t make you fat. Peanut butter doesn’t just deposit on your hips ...click here to read more

Memory problems and cognitive disabilities, including dementia, are on the rise in the U.S. and cases are expected to nearly triple by 2060. Because of this, extensive research is being conducted to determine why cognitive-related conditions are continuing to grow and how they may be prevented. One such study that has recently been published in ...click here to read more

July has been a hot month. The majority of the United States and parts of Canada have been trapped under a “heat dome.” It is unlikely to be the last time we experience this phenomenon, and as much as it might be uncomfortable, it can be a significant health threat. When your body gets too ...click here to read more

You might not think your food choices have much of an impact on joint health—but they do—big time. The foods you choose can be a significant influence on whether your joints limit your livelihood with severe pain or allow you to get out and enjoy life. Food influences your joints in a couple or ways. ...click here to read more

Popular medications prescribed by health professionals for the treatment of atrial fibrillation may increase the risk of falls, according to a new study. One in four Americans fall each year, and this serious health concern could be avoided if the cause was known. Fainting and falls are a serious health concern in the aging population, ...click here to read more

If you wear technology to track your sleep, you know how frustrating it could be. Is the fact you only got five hours last night the reason you’re in a bad mood? Have you tried to make it up the next night only to find yourself awake full of anxiety at 2 am? Here’s why ...click here to read more

For adults aged 65 and older, falls can be a significant concern, especially if they suffer from cardiovascular disease. Each year, one out of three seniors experiences a fall, and statistics show the number of deaths associated with these falls is rising. Falls among seniors are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for ...click here to read more

Sugar has been public enemy number one for a couple of years. Sugar intake—by way of added sugars to processed and refined foods—is a significant contributor to several contemporary health issues. Type-2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease risk, and more can all be influenced by sugar intake. High sugar intake may also influence pain and cause ...click here to read more

Alzheimer’s is a significant health concern for aging Americans, but perhaps more so for women than men. Women represent over 60 percent of people living with Alzheimer’s and have a one-in-six chance of developing it. By comparison, the chance for men is nearly half that at one-in-eleven. Some new findings may shed light on why ...click here to read more

As you get older, your body becomes more fragile. Minor injuries quickly become serious and turn to talk of surgery. All of a sudden, it becomes more difficult to reach overhead, or you experience shoulder pain when you lift your arms. Your strength and mobility may begin to waiver over the years from wear and ...click here to read more

Whether or not you like the summer season, two things are undeniable: there’s a lot of sun and a lot of fresh seasonal fruits available. Fruit can be a lot of fun in the summer. They can add great flavor and a texture boost to salads, cocktails, and more all while being packed full of ...click here to read more

Those who follow a paleo diet may want to rethink their food choices, as research shows a link between the popular way of eating and heart disease. This type of diet has been surrounded by controversy in the past, and there have been many studies which fuel the debate over whether the paleo diet is ...click here to read more

Estimates suggest that roughly one-million Americans will be living with Parkinson’s by 2020. A new study is showing that some people, however, may slow the progression of the disease and limit symptoms with a healthy sex life. The two-year study published in the European Journal of Neurology found that men who had an active sex ...click here to read more