Category Archives: Health News

Spending 20 minutes sitting or walking in nature helps lower stress. Lead author of the study Dr. MaryCarol Hunter explained, “We know that spending time in nature reduces stress, but until now it was unclear how much is enough, how often to do it, or even what kind of nature experience will benefit us. Our ...click here to read more

With spring in full swing, you may be looking to start your golf game back up, or maybe try it for the first time. But if you suffer from joint pain, golf may seem like a distant memory. Don’t let joint pain take you away from your game, especially now that the weather is getting ...click here to read more

In type 2 diabetics, there is a risk of blood sugar spiking. This can be detrimental because it can cause unwanted symptoms such as blurred vision and dizziness. One good way to control blood sugar levels is through exercise, and the best type of exercise to reduce spikes in blood sugar levels is aerobic exercise. ...click here to read more

Recurrent episodes of depression in adulthood are associated with a risk of memory problems. It is well known that depression and mental health issues can affect short term memory. One study published in Cognition and Emotion found that individuals with persistent unhappiness and depression had poorer working memory compared to people without mental health problems. ...click here to read more

The dirty dozen and clean 15 refer to the list of top 12 food items with the most pesticides and the top 15 with the least. A 2019 report has compiled a new list of the dirty dozen and clean 15 that revealed 70 percent of conventionally grown American produce contained pesticide residue. After looking ...click here to read more

Gluten-free products line shelves in plenty of grocery stores. Nowadays, you can essentially get any product without gluten. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. When people with intolerances consume food with gluten, it can trigger unwanted symptoms. Many people who suffer from digestive issues have jumped on the gluten-free diet as ...click here to read more

Short, brisk walks help to reduce knee osteoarthritis-related disability. Osteoarthritis is a common form of arthritis and is most commonly experienced in the knees. Osteoarthritis is often referred to as a wear-and-tear type of arthritis because cartilage which is found in between joints wears away through repetitive use. Once this cartilage wears away, it cannot ...click here to read more

A newly developed urine test may be able to help doctors diagnose prostate sooner and be a non-intrusive option or diagnosis. The new test comes from the Irish Cancer Society. The latest research on the urine test suggests that it has the potential to save 3,500 men annually who are diagnosed with prostate cancer. So ...click here to read more

Latest research findings suggest hearing loss prior to the age of 50 increases the risk of alcohol and drug abuse. These patients have higher rates of opioid misuse twice as much as those who can hear. They are also more likely to abuse alcohol. The research findings suggest that doctors need to take extra care ...click here to read more

Red yeast rice is a natural supplement which works similar to a statin in helping to lower cholesterol. Unfortunately, this unregulated supplement could pose a risk to the liver. Red yeast rice has been used for centuries in Asia as a food flavoring enhancer and preservative along with a medicinal agent. It has been previously ...click here to read more

The latest research findings suggest that consuming beetroot juice may combat high blood pressure resulting from a high salt diet. The current study was conducted on animals but shed light on a possible prevention method for humans. A diet high in sodium is associated with hypertension – high blood pressure – and it is often ...click here to read more

Cholesterol-enriched foods and high-fat diets may lead to vision loss later in life. The latest research findings suggest that an unhealthy diet can damage retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells. On the other hand, there may be a new breakthrough in treatment for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in light of these new findings. AMD is the ...click here to read more

New research findings suggest that working night shifts could impact your bladder health. Night shift workers tend to report higher instances of bladder problems such as frequent urination. Researcher Cosimo De Nunzio explained, “We know that long-term night work is stressful, and is associated with increased levels of health problems. This work shows that constant ...click here to read more

Researchers have used a new tool to identify two genes that could contribute to osteoporosis, a bone disease that increases the risk of fractures. The new findings could lend way to improved treatments. It is important to note that identifying gene variants does not necessarily reveal the cause of osteoporosis, but does reveal specific genes ...click here to read more