Category Archives: Health News

Valentine’s day is only three days away. If you’re still scrambling to put together a romantic meal, let us offer some suggestions that will go a long way in supporting your heart health. This holiday is the occasion surrounding the heart, so why not put together a menu that offers heart benefits? A heart attack ...click here to read more

We are still very much in flu season. Maybe you were unlucky and got it this season, or perhaps you’re one of the lucky ones. In either case, when it comes to the flu, there is a bunch of false information floating around. Believing some of these myths may increase your risk of illness or ...click here to read more

When we start to become forgetful, we may begin to worry that it’s a sign of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. But in some cases, memory loss is an indication of hearing loss. There have been several studies that have revealed a link between hearing loss and memory loss. It isn’t surprising that if a person ...click here to read more

We all get bloated from time to time. Maybe we overeat too quickly; eat foods we’re intolerant or allergic to, or sometimes we get bloated, and we don’t know why. Diet does play a significant role in bloating, and knowing which foods to eat and which to avoid can go a long way in reducing ...click here to read more

They say the eyes are the window to the soul. They could also reveal many health conditions too. If the whites of your eyes start to appear yellowish, it could be a sign of liver disease. Liver disease can lead to jaundice, which causes the skin and eyes to appear yellow. Jaundice is a result ...click here to read more

Intensive yoga practice in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients may help lower disease symptoms and depression. Researchers found that improvements were seen in certain patients’ inflammatory biomarkers along with an assessment of functional status and disease activity. The researchers suggest that yoga has promotive, preventative, curative, and rehabilitative potential in improving health. Lead investigator of the ...click here to read more

Is there any condition that the Mediterranean diet can’t make better? Numerous studies have suggested that this style of eating can protect your heart and brain. Now, you can add bones to that list. The latest research findings suggest that seniors who adhere to the Mediterranean-like diet can experience slower bone loss. Osteoporosis is a ...click here to read more

If you’re favorite activity is running you my be deterred to complete it if you suffer from bladder leaks. Bladder leaks are embarrassing and uncomfortable and the constant bouncing caused by running can make them worse. You may have to put off running as a result of your leaks, but you shouldn’t let your bladder ...click here to read more

Absentmindedness may be an early sign of a silent stroke. It refers to losing a train of thought or becoming sidetracked. Researchers now suggest that these traits may be an early symptom of cerebral small vessel disease, otherwise known as a ‘silent stroke.” Researchers found that individuals with damage to white matter in the brain ...click here to read more

Type 2 diabetes is a condition where blood sugar levels need to be regularly monitored. These spikes and dips in blood pressure can lead to health complications. Common symptoms of type 2 diabetes include weight fluctuations, frequent urination, blurred vision, fatigue, an increase in hunger, and an increase in thirst, to name a few. But ...click here to read more

Although everyone seems to be talking about bone broth, it isn’t new or revolutionary. It’s just finally gaining traction for all of its amazing health benefits. Bone broth can easily be made at home by simply boiling animal bones – such as chicken – and connective tissue. Information has come to light that highlights the ...click here to read more

Jaw exercises and warm compresses are beneficial for temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ). Common treatments for TMJ involve oral splints and braces, but many patients find more significant relief from jaw exercises and warm compresses along with these treatments being less painful and awkward. The recent study looked at self-care treatments for TMJ and facial pain. ...click here to read more

When it comes to heart health, saturated fat is often ill-advised. This is because saturated fat contributes to artery plaque build-up and cholesterol, which leads to clogged arteries and ups the risk of heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. But not all saturated fat is equal. Saturated fat in our diet typically comes from consuming ...click here to read more

If your goal is to shed a few pounds, or mainly burn fat, then steer clear of the cardio workouts as they won’t do you much good. Although cardio exercises like running do work to improve cardiovascular health, they have a limit on how successful they are when it comes to burning fat. The key ...click here to read more