Category Archives: Health News

Irregular sleep patterns increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases. It is already well known that a lack of sleep is detrimental to your health, but even having irregular sleep patterns could pose health risks as well. The study looked at peoples sleep duration along with what time they fell asleep at. The researchers found that ...click here to read more

It is often said that exercise is essential to help reduce cholesterol levels, but how much exercise do you really need to engage in to start seeing your levels go down? High cholesterol is dangerous because it causes arteries to become stiffer and thicker, which reduces blood flow and causes the heart to work harder. ...click here to read more

People with diabetes are more likely to report neck and lower back pain, but it is unclear whether diabetes is the cause. Diabetes was associated with a 35 percent increased risk of reporting back pain in a study of 131,431 people. Neck pain was 24 percent higher risk among a group of 6,560 people. In ...click here to read more

A poor night’s sleep can lead to a horrible day ahead. Constantly not being able to sleep can have long-term negative consequences on your health and mood. If you’re struggling to get to sleep, then you may want to try these five doctor-recommended tips to fall asleep fast. 5 Tips to Fall Sleep Faster Meditation: ...click here to read more

New findings from Yale University have uncovered that having depression lowers the density of synapses. Depression has long been associated with cognitive decline and depression in later life. It may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, but it hasn’t been understood how exactly depression leads to cognitive decline. In those with cognitive impairment, synapses are ...click here to read more

When a muscle cramp hits, it can be uncomfortable and sometimes even debilitating depending on how severe the cramp is. Muscle cramping can be temporary or last for a few days. Muscle cramps commonly occur in the muscles in your extremities – the arms and legs – and this is primarily due to blood circulation. ...click here to read more

Recent research uncovered that supplementing with antioxidants can help improve visual impairment in non-advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD) patients, The Central Retinal Enrichment Supplementation Trial 2 (CREST 2) included 121 patients randomized to receive the ARED 2 formula, which contains a variety of powerful antioxidants that can help improve vision. There was a significant improvement ...click here to read more

We use our hands to do just about everything, so when they start to hurt, it can be a cause of concern. One of the most common causes of hand pain is repetitive strains, meaning that you make repetitive motions and movements with your hands. This can affect the muscles, tendons, and nerves in the ...click here to read more

Healthy blood circulation is necessary for the body to function correctly. This is because our blood carries oxygen and other essential nutrients that fuel all our organs and cells. Without proper blood circulation, we can start to experience declining health. One of the first signs we think of to spot poor blood circulation is cold ...click here to read more

Many factors play a role in a person’s longevity. Some of the most common ones are cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, and blood pressure status, but a recent study has found improved markers that could shed greater light on a person’s longevity than these traditional markers. The study included over 6,500 people over the age of 70 ...click here to read more

A high number of depression symptoms are associated with ischemic stroke risk, according to the latest research findings. Study author Marialaura Simonetto explained, “Depression is common and often goes untreated, so these results could hold great promise as we learn more about how depression may affect people’s risk for stroke and other cardiovascular problems and ...click here to read more

Mushrooms may reduce the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment by 50 percent. The researchers at the Department of Psychological Medicine and Department of Biochemistry at the Yoo Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore uncovered that seniors who consumed two standard portions of mushrooms weekly had a lower risk of ...click here to read more

When we hear the word ‘fat,’ we tend to squirm and fear it because it’s so full of negative connotations. But there is a big difference between good and bad fat, and if you aren’t getting enough good fat, it can negatively impact your health. Bad fats include saturated fat and trans fat. Saturated fat ...click here to read more

When we think about our digestive process, we think of chewing food, swallowing, food entering the stomach to be broken down, the broken-down food being absorbed by the intestines, then finally the waste being released through the colon. One process you wouldn’t think about that would impact your digestion is smell. Yes, we all enjoy ...click here to read more