Category Archives: Health News

Exercise-induced muscle changes may reduce depression in the elderly. The latest research findings uncovered that exercise released specific proteins which help to regulate gene expression and the processing of tryptophan. Tryptophan is a mood-enhancing hormone that is closely related to serotonin. It is commonly found in depressed individuals who have low levels of serotonin. Tryptophan ...click here to read more

There is a tendon that stretches from your heel to your calf known as the Achilles tendon. It allows the foot to flex, which enables standing, running, walking, and virtually all movements. Although the Achilles tendon plays a significant role in our movements, it may also indicate our heart attack risk. Researchers have found that ...click here to read more

Mindfulness meditation may help reduce chronic pain, according to research findings. A recent study found that mindfulness meditation may help lessen the severity and impact that chronic pain has on everyday life, along with improving the distress that chronic pain brings. The researchers suggest that the use of mindfulness meditation is a good alternative for ...click here to read more

With Alzheimer’s disease cases growing, there is a strong need for further treatment of this memory-stealing disease. Researchers everywhere are working hard to not only better understand Alzheimer’s disease, but to find better modes of treatment for it, and they may be closer than ever. Researchers from the University of Buffalo may have found a ...click here to read more

Stop and take a moment to think about your sleeping position. Do you sleep on your side, possibly in the fetal position? Do you lay on your stomach with your head cranked to one side? Or are you continually changing positions throughout the night? Well, the position in which you sleep can play a significant ...click here to read more

If weightlifting is part of your workout regimen, then the question of whether lifting weights contributes to varicose veins may have crossed your mind. When you lift weights or perform resistance training, you may notice your veins do bulge, but can this contribute to long term unsightly veins? Varicose veins are enlarged veins that are ...click here to read more

Dry eyes can be quite irritating to deal with. Your eyes feel itchy, burn, and you may difficulty seeing. If you suffer from dry eyes on the regular and you aren’t getting much relief from drops, then there could be a more serious underlying health condition that could be contributing to your dry eyes. Here ...click here to read more

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. This is a time of love and romance. Everywhere you look, you see the color red, hearts, chocolate, flowers, and all sorts of stuffed animals to spark the romance. Although performing romantic gestures for the ones we love can make us feel good, new research suggests simply thinking ...click here to read more

Air pollution is associated with an increased risk of stroke death, according to research findings. The latest research findings suggest that Americans living in areas with dirtier air have a shorter life expectancy and a higher risk of death by stroke. The researchers analyzed health and air pollution gathered from nearly 1,600 countries across the ...click here to read more

You may or may not have heard of nightshade fruits and vegetables. In case you haven’t, let us explain. Nightshades are a group of fruits and vegetables that include tomatoes, eggplant, potatoes, and peppers, which all contain beneficial and toxic components. Tomatoes and eggplants, for example, contain phytonutrients, which are highly beneficial for your health. ...click here to read more

Researchers have uncovered that a common hormone linked with heart disease may also indicate whether a person is aging healthily or not. More specifically, high levels of brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) are connected with a higher likelihood of growing weaker and losing balance. The researchers found that those in their 60s with high levels of ...click here to read more

Flu-like illnesses are associated with an increased risk of stroke, according to two studies presented in Honolulu at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2019. The first study found that having flu-like illnesses increased the risk of stroke by nearly 40 percent over the course of 15 days. This risk was still observed for ...click here to read more

Everyone talks about antioxidants, but what are they and why do we need them? Antioxidants are important because they help combat free radical damage and oxidization in the body, which promote aging. Registered dietician Daniella Cohn explained, “Antioxidants limit the amount of oxidative stress through a variety of different means, thereby limiting the risk of ...click here to read more

Constipation isn’t fun. It feels as if you’re in the bathroom forever just trying to go. You feel bloated, cramped, and just very uncomfortable. Constipation isn’t only a problem of the bowels though. Being constipated can actually affect your overall health along with your bodily functions. Here are eight different ways being constipated affects your ...click here to read more