Category Archives: Health News

Researchers have just announced another study that outlines the importance of sleep quality, this time creating a connection between fatigue and osteoarthritis. The study published in the Journal of Pain set out to show the association between sleep quality and increased pain and fatigue in older adults who suffer from symptomatic osteoarthritis (OA). For those ...click here to read more

A new study has found an association between air pollution and atherosclerosis, a condition marked by hardened blood vessels that make it difficult for blood to move through the body. This begs the question: Are you doomed? There’s not much you can do about the air you breathe. Human beings have to be outdoors, at ...click here to read more

You probably hear a lot about how diet and lifestyle, like getting exercise and better sleep, can help relieve stress and anxiety. But you can’t exactly go for a run or take a power nap at a moment’s notice. When stress hits, sometimes you need to calm your nerves fast. Here are a few things ...click here to read more

A new study out of Japan has raised the question of whether regular consumption of unsalted tomato juice may be a cost-effective intervention against high blood pressure and LDL-C level cholesterol. Cardiovascular diseases are responsible for the most deaths in the United States, and this new research could offer a new way to lower the ...click here to read more

Have you ever taken medication and wondered why on earth it was ever recommended? Or why some test results indicate a drug works 70-percent of the time? What’s wrong with the other 30-percent? New research is showing that genetics and individual make-ups of gut bacterial populations may a bigger role than expected in how people ...click here to read more

White coat hypertension, the condition where a patient’s blood pressure readings are higher when taken at a doctor’s office compared to other settings, has now been linked to an increase in heart disease. The condition has long been recognized as more of an imposition, but this new study goes to show just how dangerous it ...click here to read more

The health benefits of blueberries keep adding up. They are absolute nutritional powerhouses that pack a major punch to promote health in a number of ways. And a new study is showing that eating just one cup per day may lower the risk for cardiovascular disease by up to 15-percent. The association between blueberries and ...click here to read more

I was shocked by the results of a recent survey conducted by the American Heart Association and the American Medical Association. There’s a good chance you might be too. Perhaps you’ve heard of the “silent killer.” High blood pressure, or hypertension, can sneak up on a person without any noticeable symptoms and before you know ...click here to read more

According to a new study published in the journal Diabetes Care, people with undetected diabetes could run a higher risk of heart attack and periodontitis. The results of the study bring awareness of the need for greater collaboration between dental care and healthcare. This could possibly include such services as screening for diabetes at dental ...click here to read more

Heartburn can take the joy out of eating in less time than it takes to enjoy your favorite snack. And if you’ve got gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), the thought of your next meal may send shivers down your spine. Acid reflux from GERD is treatable using proton pump inhibitor (PPI) medications. But these drugs can ...click here to read more

A new study shows how important a good night’s sleep is for the prevention of high cholesterol, diabetes, and other metabolic disorders. In fact, it was found that every hour of variability in sleep timing could lead to a 27 percent greater risk of a metabolic abnormality. Funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood ...click here to read more

Keeping your eyes in good shape is a significant part of living a full life. With so many beautiful sights to take in, you don’t want them to feel strained or cause a headache. Your eyes are your window to the world, so it’s a good idea to take care of them. Here are a ...click here to read more

Look powerful with your head up, shoulders back, and your chest out. When you do that, you’ll look the part. Right? But a growing body of research suggests that how you stand is not just about appearance; it could influence health. In the era of sedentary living, computers, and mobile devices, posture is becoming an ...click here to read more

Falls are one of the main reasons of loss of independence in older adults, but a new study is showing how a home exercise program could greatly benefit those at risk. Exercise is a widely recommended fall prevention strategy, and this new research shows just how important it is for older adults. The 12-month clinical ...click here to read more