Category Archives: Health News

Some new data may have you wary about applying sunscreen. With summer right around the corner, what should you do? Research published in The Journal of the American Medical Association is showing that chemicals in sunscreen leach into the bloodstream. This may not come as a major shock, however, they were found to remain in ...click here to read more

Two linked papers published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry have found that older adults who regularly take part in number and word puzzles have sharper brain function. Researchers had previously presented findings on a connection between word puzzles and brain health, but this new information builds on this to include those who regularly ...click here to read more

Do you ever feel guilty about dozing off for a midday nap? If you do, you shouldn’t. That nap could be lowering your risk for a heart attack. New research from the American College of Cardiology suggests a daily nap could lower blood pressure as much as consuming less salt and alcohol. In fact, daily ...click here to read more

Americans do not get enough magnesium. And it shows. Research indicates that up to 75 percent of Americans are not getting they’re daily recommended intake of the mineral. This may explain a lot about the overall health of the nation. Too little magnesium is associated with a host of potential health issues, as it plays ...click here to read more

For most people, LDL cholesterol is known to narrow arteries, but a new study now shows that it may contribute to venous thromboembolism. Known as the “bad cholesterol,” LDL can lead to heart attack and strokes, but this new information sheds light onto a new way it can be harmful to health. The study, presented ...click here to read more

If you have diabetes, you know that you should be trying to lower your blood pressure. But how low do you need to go? A brand-new study has identified a new target blood pressure that can reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and overall mortality in diabetics. Roughly 420 million people around the world ...click here to read more

Pollen season is setting in and that means one thing for allergy sufferers: things are about to get rough. The sniffling, runny noses, and watery eyes can make going outside for the next six weeks or so as close to torture as most people will ever experience. Getting inside, however, can offer some relief. But ...click here to read more

New research out of the University of Sydney provides new evidence that a common food additive may have a substantial influence on gut microbiota, which could result in inflammatory bowel disease. The food additive known as E171 (titanium dioxide nanoparticles) is commonly used in foods and some medicine as a whitening agent. E171 is consumed ...click here to read more

There’s no denying that age plays a role in how your body functions. The more miles you’ve put on your body, the less likely it is to respond at a high level. That’s why so many older Americans are at higher risk for disease and conditions like hearing loss. Think about it for a moment: ...click here to read more

Those who suffer from gout may be twice as likely to also get a diagnosis of chronic pain, according to a new study published in Clinical Rheumatology. The study shows the most frequently diagnosed type of inflammatory arthritis is gout, and it may also represent a correlate of non-flare chronic pain. Gout is a form ...click here to read more

When thinking of a dangerous commute, what comes to mind? A crazy guy on the train, an out of control van coming up on the sidewalk, or a transit system malfunction? Although that stuff may play out in the movies or show up as an occasional news headline, new data is showing it’s something you ...click here to read more

New research shows that mindfulness music may help those who have suffered a stroke to recover impaired cognitive ability. The study published in the International Journal of Stroke reported the outcomes of a study that aimed to investigate the effect of combining music listening and mindfulness techniques on recovery of cognitive ability after a stroke. ...click here to read more

When it comes to protecting your body’s largest organ, it’s what’s inside that counts. Sure, your skin is the outside layer responsible for protecting you from the outside world and holding you all together. But what shows on the outside comes from within. Skin serums and moisturizers surely have benefits for keeping skin strong, supple, ...click here to read more

There’s no doubt that diet advice typically focuses on what you should and shouldn’t eat. But new research is echoing previous studies on another essential aspect of a healthy diet: meal timing. Although intermittent fasting (IF) is enjoying some time in the sun for its potential effects on weight loss and overall health, the importance ...click here to read more