Category Archives: Health News

Mild cognitive impairment affects approximately 15 to 29 percent of people aged 65 or older, but a new study is helping to show what can lower the risk. Stimulating activities such as using a computer, crafting, playing games, and participating in social activities are linked to lower risk or delay of age-related memory loss. While ...click here to read more

Bladder health can get overlooked sometimes. Yes, infections like urinary tract infections (UTI) can be highly irritating and even scary, but they generally aren’t considered a significant health risk. But a new study may change that for a specific segment of the population. Some new research is linking certain infections to stroke risk and UTI-topped ...click here to read more

Let’s play a guessing game. Okay, here are a few clues: it has an exotic name. It’s got more health benefits than you can count. It comes from a country halfway around the world. It’s only available at the finest food stores for a premium price. Do you know what it is? Superfoods don’t have ...click here to read more

Many conditions can lead to bone loss. New research shows how stress can be an essential factor when looking at possible risk factors. According to the study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, poor quality social relationships that contribute to psychosocial stress may be related to bone loss in postmenopausal women. Stress ...click here to read more

Bodies go through change with age. People tend to get a little weaker, less muscular, a bit “rounder,” and they may not have the energy and zest for life that they once did. And although many of these things happen without any specific effort on your part, there are ways to slow these changes down. ...click here to read more

Lower risk for cardiovascular disease, improved mental/brain health, lower blood pressure, reduced cholesterol, less inflammation, better mobility, and more: these are the benefits of exercise. But as necessary as consistency is in reaping its benefits, exercising safely might be paramount. For those looking to start exercising or seeking specific goals, it’s important to know how ...click here to read more

A new study is indicating that a commonly prescribed classification of drugs may substantially increase dementia risk. The drugs, known as anticholinergics, are used to treat a variety of conditions like bladder problems, depression, and Parkinson’s disease. They work by inhibiting the chemical messenger acetylcholine, helping to relax or contract muscles. The discovery was made ...click here to read more

Research now shows how exercise training in older adults with obesity can help to preserve muscle mass, improve physical function, and reduce frailty. In aging Western populations, frailty is becoming a significant health concern. Exacerbated by obesity, frailty is not only a health concern but a major healthcare cost. The research reported in the journal ...click here to read more

For people aiming to improve heart health, dietary changes can be a little overwhelming. It sounds a lot easier than it is to swap one style of eating for another. If you’ve been eating a certain way for your entire life, merely adopting a Mediterranean-style diet or DASH diet is not going to be easy. ...click here to read more

If you’re about to kick back with a TV dinner and post up for a night of primetime television, consider yourself warned: it could be one of the worst things you can do for your heart. Yeah, I know, you’ve heard it before; too much sitting can raise the risk for heart disease, stroke, heart ...click here to read more

I’m going to do it. I’m going to tell you that your morning fruit or vegetable juice isn’t as healthy as you think it is. Yes, it’s packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other health-promoting compounds. Yes, it counts towards your fruit and vegetable count for the day. And heck yes, it can be healthy ...click here to read more

It might be strange to think about, but your health is a reflection of the life you’ve lived and the decisions you make every day. Most people don’t just wake up one day with heart disease, type-2 diabetes, or dementia—they are conditions that build over time. Your daily habits can play a massive role in ...click here to read more

John Hopkins Medicine researchers have recently reported that a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet could improve cognition in older adults. It was found that eating a diet similar to Atkins may improve brain function and memory. The study looked at 14 older adults with mild cognitive problems suggestive of early Alzheimer’s disease with an average age of ...click here to read more

If you are one of the many Americans who take a common blood pressure drug, you could be at risk for diverticulosis. This new research from a team of scientists led by Imperial College London investigated the effectiveness and side effects of three common blood pressure medications: ACE-inhibitors, beta-blockers, and calcium channel blockers. Worldwide, high ...click here to read more