Category Archives: Health News

Physicians regularly recommend lowering LDL cholesterol for heart disease prevention, but a new study shows how reducing it too much can be a risk for hemorrhagic stroke. It was found that participants with LDL cholesterol levels below 70 mg/dL had a higher risk of hemorrhagic stroke. A Pen State-led study examined the relationship between low-density ...click here to read more

It’s possible that doctors could predict your future brain health by looking into your eyes. But this discovery can do more than help doctors predict the future: it might offer you another tool to keep your brain healthy in the future to prevent or delay dementia. Harvard University reports that a growing body of research ...click here to read more

According to a new study from Ball State University, middle-aged people can be as susceptible to falling as older adults if they are diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. The research published in the journal International Urology and Nephrology found that people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) had an increased risk of falls even after adjusting ...click here to read more

A healthy prostate is on the minds of a lot of men, and it should be. But reducing your risk of prostate conditions is not as simple as getting a list from your doctor about what foods to eat. Although there are certain foods associated with reduced risk for prostate trouble, more work is needed. ...click here to read more

The kind of day you have is greatly dependent on the sleep you had the night before. Good sleep allows you to wake up refreshed and ready to go. It’s a different story if your sleep’s been interrupted. In the short-term, bad sleep can lead to anxiety, irritation, and trouble focusing. In the long-term, it ...click here to read more

A new study has confirmed a definitive link between salt and bloating. America has a high prevalence of bloating, and this new research published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology shows that it can be reduced simply by lowering sodium intake. The study was conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public ...click here to read more

When you see a commercial for a new fancy car with a hot color and all the bells and whistles, do you think you need it? You might think it would be nice to drive but soon realize that almost every other car will do the same thing. Exotic, expensive, and imported “superfoods” are pretty ...click here to read more

New research published in the American Heart Association’s journal, Stroke, shows a direct link between urinary tract infections and an increased risk of ischemic stroke. These surprising new findings offer more insight into the connection between infections and stroke risk. In the past, several infections have been identified as possible stoke triggers, but this new ...click here to read more

Two of the most significant drawbacks to aging are joint pain and low energy. Experiencing one—or both—of these symptoms can severely limit mobility and cut deep into your quality of life. And now it appears that vitamin K might play a more significant role in your mobility and overall aging than you might have thought. ...click here to read more

When it comes to promoting healthy veins and lowering blood pressure, a lot of conventional methods are far easier said than done. Starting an exercise routine, quitting smoking, and overhauling your diet sound easy enough, but they are far more challenging to put into practice. Thankfully, sipping on beetroot juice every day is just as ...click here to read more

For healthy, strong muscles, you need more than a few workouts per week. In fact, those workouts might not have any of their desired effects if you’re not giving them one crucial thing: protein. Protein is what allows your muscles to get strong and healthy, and eating enough of it is the only way they ...click here to read more

There is evidence that diet can help maintain a healthy colon, but there is little understanding of which foods may offer the most benefit. A new study is showing that yogurt might help lower the risk of colon trouble. The new observational study found that men who ate at least two servings of yogurt per ...click here to read more

According to a new study published in Bone, patients who have a high frailty status alongside rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may be more at risk of osteoporotic fractures. Those with RA do have an increased risk of skeletal bone loss, which could be a reason for the increased risk of fractures. Previous studies have shown frailty ...click here to read more

Anti-aging is all about improving your body’s response to stress. What does that mean? It means getting a handle on inflammation. Inflammation wears away at your cells and speeds up the aging process. The way to stop it? Building a diet around anti-inflammatory foods (that’s one) that are rich in antioxidants (that’s two). Anti-inflammatory foods—usually ...click here to read more