Category Archives: Health News

Nitrates often get a bad reputation, but it’s important not to group all nitrates into the same category. As with many things in life, some nitrates are good for us while others are bad. For example, nitrates found in beetroot juice assist in reducing blood pressure and improving exercise performance. Nitrates are also found in ...click here to read more

Although we can’t live forever, many people are living to be 100. It is estimated that the number of people living to 100 will grow eightfold by 2050. Will you be one of those people? You could be if you follow these 15 tips that can help add years to your life. 15 Tips to ...click here to read more

At some point in your life, you’ve experienced ringing in your ears. One of the most common causes of this is being exposed to prolonged loud noises, such as being at a concert. This ringing is often temporary in nature and will go away on its own. But if you experience ringing in the ears ...click here to read more

Old wives’ tales are pieces of information that get passed down through each generation as facts. Many people believe them, many continue to pass them along, while other people are skeptical. Although the bulk of old wives tales aren’t true, there are some that are worth listening to, especially when it comes to digestion. Here ...click here to read more

A new tool has been developed which allows men with prostate cancer to choose their own treatment that could increase survival rates. Only around one-third of prostate cancer patients have a low risk of dying. For some of these patients, surgery or radiotherapy could improve survival rates, but only by a little bit. The new ...click here to read more

Consumption of eggs and dietary cholesterol is associated with heart disease risk. The study combined data from six previous studies and found a six percent higher risk of cardiovascular disease when daily egg consumption increased to half an egg. Study coauthor Norrina Allen explained, “The take-home message is that individuals who consume higher levels of ...click here to read more

Preliminary research suggests that a diet containing whole grains may reduce the risk of liver cancer by 40 percent. Liver cancer, particularly hepatocellular carcinoma or HCC, is projected to become the third most common type of cancer by 2030. The study looked at over 125,000 patients and found that an increase of whole grains is ...click here to read more

Smoking is known to be the cause of many health problems and diseases, so it shouldn’t be of much surprise that it can negatively affect your bladder health. If you suffer from incontinence and aren’t sure why, it could be because of your smoking habit. Studies have shown that smoking can increase the risk of ...click here to read more

Eating nuts helps to improve thinking and memory in the elderly. The study included 4,822 individuals over the age of 55. The researchers found that consuming over 10 grams of nuts was positively associated with improved mental function, thinking, and reasoning. This is the first study of its kind to show a relationship between nut ...click here to read more

Exercise can play an important role in boosting one’s libido for many different reasons. For starters, it can support healthy blood circulation, which is essential to ensure that sexual organs work effectively. It can help you maintain a positive body image, which can boost confidence. It helps release endorphins that make you feel good and ...click here to read more

New research findings suggest that ultrasounds are equally as powerful for osteoporosis screening as x-rays. Doctors typically measure bone mineral density (BMD) to determine the health of our bones. BMD can be influenced by genetics, nutrition, and lifestyle. BMD naturally decreases as we age, and with aging, the risk of osteoporosis increases. Osteoporosis negatively impacts ...click here to read more

Sugar-sweetened drinks are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease death. This link was strongest in women. The study also found that drinking one artificially sweetened drink compared to one sugary drink lowered the risk of premature death. But consuming four or more artificially sweetened beverages increased the risk of mortality. Lead author of ...click here to read more

The latest research findings suggest that a vegan diet can reduce heart-damaging inflammation more so than diets recommended by the American Heart Association. The study included 100 patients with heart disease, which was defined as having one narrowed artery. Half of the participants were randomly assigned to adhere to a vegan diet and the other ...click here to read more

Menopause is defined as the point in a woman’s life where menstruation ceases. Among other changes, hormones can begin to change, which leads to health changes. Many women go on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to preserve their health. HRT has been shown to help reduce osteoporosis, bone fractures, and heart disease, all of which can ...click here to read more