Category Archives: Health News

There may be a new treatment method for osteoporosis in the works. Researchers at Strathclyde University will use volunteers with paralyzed limbs to test their new treatment. Although osteoporosis can affect all people, it affects those with paralysis more so as they are unable to move. It is known that physical activity can help protect ...click here to read more

Testosterone is typically associated with libido, strength, and masculinity. But the latest research findings suggest that it may also be the key to slowing down aging in men. The findings revealed that higher levels of estradiol, a hormone produced by testosterone, are linked with slower aging. Testosterone is converted into estradiol, which is associated with ...click here to read more

February is heart health month. To ensure you’re working on improving your heart health, we wanted to share with you our simple tips to boost your heart while at work. It can be hard to always be active and eat the right foods, which are critical components of a healthy heart. This is why we ...click here to read more

Muscle loss, also known as sarcopenia, is a severe health condition that commonly affects older adults. Sarcopenia can result from several factors including a poor diet, lack of physical activity, and even certain health conditions. When we lose muscle, we become weaker, and we increase our risk of injury. This is because strong muscles help ...click here to read more

Researchers have made a breakthrough that could give traditional cholesterol treatment an upgrade. The researchers at the University of New South Wales Sydney uncovered how cholesterol is transported in cells, shedding light on a potential new treatment method that would allow the body to create more HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol). The most prescribed drugs for ...click here to read more

Chronic inflammation in middle age is associated with memory and thinking problems in later life. Inflammation comes in two forms: acute and chronic. Acute inflammation is the body’s response to infection or injury and is necessary. Chronic inflammation, on the other hand, is not healthy. It is defined as inflammation which lingers for months or ...click here to read more

Risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) increases with high animal meat consumption. The latest research findings suggest that animal meat consumption is associated with higher fat accumulation in the liver, which can trigger NAFLD. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is often associated with obesity and particular eating habits, typically diets high in fat. The latest ...click here to read more

What came first, the chicken or the egg? If you think about that argument, there are valid points to support either side. The same type of argument can also be made when it comes to poor sleep and pain. Does poor sleep contribute to pain, or does living with pain rob you of your sleep? ...click here to read more

Variability in blood pressure after a stroke may increase death risk. The latest research findings looked closely at varying blood pressure numbers after a stroke and their impact on death risk. The researchers looked at data from 1,947 patients who had four to five blood pressure readings within 24 hours after a stroke. After adjusting ...click here to read more

A new study has uncovered that controlling high blood pressure may help stall dementia. The study was a large randomized trial, and it found that patients who underwent intensive treatment for high blood pressure were 19 percent less likely to experience early cognitive deficiencies compared to those who underwent traditional blood pressure treatment. Early cognitive ...click here to read more

If you consider yourself shorter in height, you may experience particular challenges in life, such as being unable to reach items on a shelf or not being able to see past a crowd of people. Sure, being shorter has its downfalls, but it also has its positives. Did you know that being short is linked ...click here to read more

High sodium intake increases postural lightheadedness (orthostatic hypotension). Some people may experience slight dizziness when changing positions, such as going from laying down to a standing up position. This is the result of a drop in blood pressure. For some individuals, this lightheadedness may contribute to falls and other dangers. It has been suggested that ...click here to read more

When you think of Crohn’s disease, you may think of the digestive system and abdominal discomfort. Crohn’s disease is an autoimmune and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The immune system wrongfully attacks the intestines and the lower digestive tract, causing inflammation, diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramping, unintended weight loss, and bloody stool. But few people know ...click here to read more

Consuming walnuts has been found to reduce the symptoms of depression. The latest study found that patients who consumed walnuts experienced a 26 percent reduction in depression scores compared to those who did not consume nuts. Lead investigator Dr. Lenore Arab explained, “According to the CDC, one out of every six adults will have depression at ...click here to read more