Category Archives: Health News

A common acid reflux drug increases the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) are commonly prescribed medications, with 10 percent of patients on PPIs using them to treat heartburn, acid reflux, and gastroesophageal reflux. Their usage in the US prompted researchers to investigate possible complications that could arise from PPI use. ...click here to read more

Age-related memory loss can be scary, but it isn’t something to worry about. Dementia-related memory loss, however, could be a sign of impending dementia. The difference between the two is that age-related memory loss does not interfere with your daily abilities, whereas dementia-related memory loss does. Dementia-related memory loss is persistent and leads to a ...click here to read more

It seems like everyone you talk to complains of being tired. Lack of sleep is becoming a severe epidemic, and it’s contributing to more health problems than just tiredness. In fact, sleep deprivation damages our DNA, impairing its ability to repair and heal. Many crucial processes occur while we sleep, including memory formation, hormone regulation, ...click here to read more

The latest research findings suggest that exercise can help improve motor and non-motor skills in Parkinson’s patients. Parkinson’s disease is a slowly progressing disorder which affects movement, muscle control, and balance. It has long been known that exercise can help improve motor symptoms in patients including tremors, disturbances, and postural instability. What has not been ...click here to read more

Do you put off exercising because you simply don’t have the time? Exercise is essential to support good health, especially when it comes to controlling blood pressure. Although it is recommended to exercise at least 30 minutes a day to improve your health, you may only need five minutes of exercise a day to start ...click here to read more

We all know smoking cigarettes is harmful. Cigarette smoke can impair our health, from increasing our cancer risk and delaying wound healing to upping our risk of heart disease. Now you can add vision problems to that list as well. It is suggested that heavy smokers tend to get more smoke in their eyes, which ...click here to read more

You probably know that icing sore joints can help reduce inflammation and ease pain. Cryotherapy is similar to that, except that the temperature is far colder than a simple ice pack. But could you handle the extremely low temperature if it would relieve your joint pain? Many famous athletes already use cryotherapy. You stand upright ...click here to read more

Resistance training improves muscle strength and well-being in older adults. The latest research findings uncovered that resistance training led to health improvements in adults over the age of 65, and benefits occurred even when training just once a week. Benefits include improved blood values, muscle strength, and mental awareness. Researcher Dr. Simon Walker explained, “We ...click here to read more

Quitting smoking may help reduce your risk of rheumatoid arthritis. It has long been known that smoking is a key risk factor not only for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but for other inflammatory diseases as well. Researchers wanted to determine if quitting smoking would help reduce one’s risk of RA. Corresponding author Jeffrey Sparks explained, “Ours ...click here to read more

With spring quickly approaching, you may think that you’ve successfully avoided that winter cold, but you aren’t completely safe yet. This is where the role of your immune system comes into play. But your immune system is only as effective as how strong it is. Therefore, if you have a weak immune system, you could ...click here to read more

Heart disease continues to be the number one killer in America, even though many of us are aware of the risk factors and preventative measures to reduce our risk. By continuously monitoring your heart health, you can work on improving your heart health and reduce your risk of a cardiovascular event occurring. Aside from knowing ...click here to read more

Maybe your hearing loss isn’t that bad. Maybe you only have difficulties hearing in noisier environments. But even a little bit of hearing loss should be treated because if it gets worse, you can start to experience more significant challenges than just not being able to hear. 4 Reasons to Treat Your Hearing Loss You ...click here to read more

Everywhere you look, people are talking, drinking, or posting about celery juice. There have been several claims that consuming celery juice first thing in the morning can offer you a slew of health benefits, but is celery juice just another health fad or are these claims valid? Some suggest celery juice has aided in improving ...click here to read more

Fatty liver disease cases are on the rise. Many lifestyle habits can prevent the disease, but if a person already has it and it progresses, there are few treatments available. This may soon change, as researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Institute for Drug Research have uncovered 27 molecules that activate a special protein ...click here to read more