Category Archives: Health News

Incontinence refers to bladder control problems such as leaks or urgency. It is estimated that 8.7 percent of the global population suffers from incontinence, but this number may not actually represent the growing problem. Many patients don’t speak to their doctors about bladder leaks as they are embarrassed or don’t believe there is anything that ...click here to read more

Recent research suggests that type 1 diabetics are more likely to break or fracture a bone when their blood sugar levels are high. The researchers looked at 47,000 diabetics, including both type 1 and type 2 patients. Type 1 diabetes is less common and is often present in young people as a result of the ...click here to read more

The number of push-ups a male can perform may predict their heart disease risk, according to the latest research findings. The study included over 1,100 firefighting men who were followed for ten years. The researchers found that the risk of atherosclerosis or other cardiac events was 96 percent lower in men who could perform 40 ...click here to read more

Dietary interventions and regular exercise together improve mood and lower depression, according to research findings. The analysis consisted of nearly 46,000 people and suggests that weight loss, nutrient-boosting, and fat reducing diets can help reduce all types of depression. Lead researcher Dr. Joseph Firth explained, “The overall evidence for the effects of diet on mood ...click here to read more

To obtain insight into your heart health, there are some routine tests that your doctor can request. This often involves blood work which reveals your cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Your doctor can also take your blood pressure. These are key factors in determining a person’s risk of a future heart attack, but they don’t ...click here to read more

We all experience bouts of low libido, and there are many different reasons for this including stress and illness. Experiencing low libido from time to time isn’t something to be concerned about, but when does low libido become something you need to discuss with your doctor? Recognizing that fine line between normal and not normal ...click here to read more

Physical therapy reduces opioid use associated with musculoskeletal pain. With the growing opioid crisis, finding alternative treatment methods to reduce the number of patients on opioids can help save lives. There have been many studies as of late that have shown early physiotherapy intervention for lower back pain to be successful in reducing opioid use, ...click here to read more

Here’s more evidence that supports the notion that we need seven to eight hours of sleep per night. Sleeping less than six hours a night can increase your risk of atherosclerosis – hardening of the arteries as a result of a build-up of plaque. To achieve their findings, the researchers looked at parameters of atherosclerosis ...click here to read more

Even if you’ve gone a long time without using your muscles, when you get back into it, your muscles may still work as effectively as they did before. It was believed that the phrase “use it or lose it” held true when it came to muscles, but researchers are now re-evaluating this notion. A recent ...click here to read more

Drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes may change the gut microbiome. The drug is known as acarbose, and it’s a common treatment for type 2 diabetes. It can change the gut microbiome in a reversible and diet-dependent manner. The study highlights the importance of drugs changing the gut microbiome and points out that there ...click here to read more

How easy would life be if you could obtain all your heart information just by using the bathroom? It might sound crazy, but we are pretty close to such technology. There are already at-home devices that can offer insight into your heart health, like at-home blood pressure monitors. The problem with at-home devices is that ...click here to read more

There is a study that is currently underway examining whether nicotine patches could improve memory in individuals who have mild memory loss. The MIND (Memory Improvement through Nicotine Dosing) study is the longest and largest running study of its kind. It is looking to recruit 300 volunteers across the US who are generally healthy, non-smokers, ...click here to read more

There are many different reasons why we can’t sleep, including drinking coffee late at night, exercising before bed, stress, an uncomfortable bed, and medical conditions. But did you ever think that who you share your bed with could also be a risk factor? Whether you’re newly sharing a bed with someone or have been sharing ...click here to read more

Veins are an essential part of the circulatory system. They are responsible for returning blood to the heart to be reoxygenated. When there is a problem with the veins, the ability to return blood back to the heart becomes impaired. This commonly triggers varicose veins – the unsightly blueish veins that appear bulging on the ...click here to read more