Category Archives: Health News

A new study is showing that attitude and outlook may be central to a long, healthy life. The study found that people who were happy with themselves and their well-being lived longer and healthier than their less enthusiastic counterparts. And it was a pretty big difference too. Both women and men who reported enjoying their ...click here to read more

Although previous research has shown generally positive findings, new research has raised questions about the potentially dangerous risk of cognitive decline with the consumption of chili peppers. Many people throughout the world use chili in their local dishes to enhance flavor, but with these new findings, there may a reason to limit the intake of ...click here to read more

No matter what your fitness goals are, the key to reaching them is patience. When haste takes over, the risk for injury goes way up whether you’re trying to build stronger muscles, lose weight, or lead a more active lifestyle. A few weeks ago, a friend of mine started a new exercise program. I would ...click here to read more

New information for those concerned about Alzheimer’s disease shows that blood vessels may be the key to brain health in old age. University of Southern California researchers suspect that the best shot at Alzheimer’s prevention could be maintaining cardiovascular health through exercise and diet. This study shows that damaged capillaries in the brain may lay ...click here to read more

Gut health is a major area of study these days, and the results up to this point are astounding. “Friendly” gut bacteria can be a major contributor to good health, while unbalanced and harmful bacteria can promote inflammation and illness. But how can you acquire these good bacteria? Genetics can influence your gut bacterial population ...click here to read more

It is easy to have a fatalistic view of disease. This is especially true for dementia or Alzheimer’s, which have become almost synonymous with aging. Moreover, doctors have unconverted certain genes associated with a higher risk for these diseases. But a new study is showing that genetics don’t necessarily predetermine Alzheimer’s and dementia. It found ...click here to read more

Many people find a warm bath helps to relax them before bedtime, and research now backs up the claims that it may improve sleep quality. This new study from the Cockrell School of Engineering found that bathing one-to-two hours before bedtime can significantly improve your sleep. Biomedical engineers have found that taking a bath in ...click here to read more

Doctors have begun to prescribe a treatment that’s been called a “wonder drug” by some. The thing is, you don’t drink or swallow it. Quite frankly, it isn’t at drug at all. And here’s the kicker: you’ve likely been doing it since you were about a year old. Walking—that’s right, walking—might be the most beneficial ...click here to read more

Men who take testosterone may be at an increased risk of ischemic stroke and heart attack, according to a recent study. The research published in The American Journal of Medicine confirmed concerns voiced by many health agencies about the potential risks associated with testosterone treatment. Many aging men take testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) because of ...click here to read more

Most people can recite the main risk factors for heart disease. But it turns out there are more risk factors than previously believed. It’s possible that your heart is under attack from enemies you may have never considered. Smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, diabetes, and a lack of activity are the heart disease ...click here to read more

Exercising with high blood pressure can be daunting. You’ve undoubtedly heard it can be good for you, but perhaps you’re not comfortable with the risks and the way it feels. Going too hard may get your blood pressure too high and put you at risk for a heart attack or leave you feeling like your ...click here to read more

One of the realities of aging can be dizziness. A common cause is something called positional vertigo, or benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (also known as B.P.P.V.). B.P.P.V. is typically the result of age, when microscopic “stones” attached to the ends of hair cells in the ear become dislodged. When in the proper position, these stones ...click here to read more

When it comes to how it affects health, there is almost nothing more controversial than alcohol. Some studies show that moderate occasional consumption can have cardiovascular, emotional, and mental benefits. Others flatly refute this, saying alcohol makes depression worse, impacts mental health, is bad for the heart, and causes cancer. For example, a couple of ...click here to read more

Recently, two studies presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2019 showed a connection between sensory impairment and dementia risk. Both studies assessed the association between hearing and sight loss and cognitive decline. In 2017, a report was released that identified mid-life hearing loss as a significant risk factor for dementia. This report sparked the ...click here to read more