Category Archives: Health News

A high resting heart rate is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and death in men. The study found that a resting heart rate of 75 beats per minute (BPM) was associated with double the risk of early death risk from all causes. Furthermore, an increase of resting heart rate for men in ...click here to read more

Bulging blue veins that line your legs are known as varicose veins. For some, varicose veins run in the family. For others, they occur due to prolonged standing, inactivity, pregnancy, or being overweight. As additional weight accumulates on the legs, the walls of the blood vessels begin to weaken, which causes them to swell and ...click here to read more

The latest research findings have uncovered that systolic and diastolic blood pressure may be successfully reduced by using a cognitive behavior app. The daily-use app encourages patients to set out personalized behaviors to help reduce high blood pressure. The app is supported by a multidisciplinary team that looks at healthy behavior changes, and users can ...click here to read more

Older adults with chronic lower back pain have less skeletal muscle mass. The study followed 100 participants with chronic lower back pain (CLBP) for at least three months, along with an additional 560 participants without CLBP. Participants were asked to report pain intensity from zero to 10 on a visual analog scale. Skeletal muscle mass ...click here to read more

Acute inflammation is a natural response your body has to injury or infection that offers protective effects. Chronic inflammation is detrimental because it can lead to joint pain and stiffness along with other health problems. But how do you know if you are currently living with inflammation in your body? You may want to look ...click here to read more

Low levels of LDL-C in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients are associated with cardiovascular disease risk. LDL-C refers to low-density lipoprotein concentrations. The researchers found that RA patients with low circulating LDL-C had higher arterial calcium scores. For the study, the researchers compiled data from four cohort studies to analyze levels of coronary arterial calcium scores ...click here to read more

Sunscreen isn’t just for the summertime. In fact, it should be worn 365 days a year to protect your skin from UV rays, which are always present. But there may be another reason to wear sunscreen, as new research suggests that sunscreen use may help protect blood vessels. UV rays have been known to increase ...click here to read more

Antioxidants are deemed an essential part of health because they help to fight off free radical damage, which can contribute to aging and other health problems and changes. But how much of the information floating around about antioxidants is true and how much of it is fabricated? Here are six myths you should dismiss regarding ...click here to read more

You would know if you suffered from hearing loss, right? Well, not always. There is something known as hidden hearing loss, and many of us may be living with it and not even know it. Here’s an example of hidden hearing loss: you’re out at a restaurant with friends and are having a difficult time ...click here to read more

A new study on mice found that high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is associated with a higher colon cancer risk. The study found that consuming the equivalent of 12-ounce beverages sweetened with HFCS was associated with accelerated tumor growth in mice who were predisposed to colon cancer. Senior co-author Dr. Jihye Yun explained that although ...click here to read more

Studies revealing the benefits of coffee are endless, as coffee has been linked to several health improvements including liver function, heart function, and brain function. The latest research findings suggest that compounds found in coffee may help curb prostate cancer risk. Coffee contains over 1,000 non-volatile chemical compounds and over 1,500 volatile ones. These can ...click here to read more

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has been found to be effective at lowering irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms. IBS is a common gastrointestinal disorder which affects about 10 to 20 percent of the population. IBS patients suffer from abdominal pain and altered bowel movements, which can negatively impact their lives. CBT can be specifically tailored towards ...click here to read more

The Mediterranean diet – a diet high in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and low in sugar and processed food – has been linked to the reduction of many different health problems, including reduced heart disease risk and a reduced risk of dementia. A recent review of 13 studies looked at the relationship ...click here to read more

As medical marijuana becomes more popular, its effects on health become more widely studied to determine what exactly it can benefit and what it cannot. Liver disease is a growing problem worldwide and is caused by high amounts of tissue scarring in the liver. This constant inflammation contributes to the death of cells; thus, the ...click here to read more