Category Archives: Health News

According to new research, eating more berries and drinking tea may help you stay mentally sharp longer. A case study of more than 900 adults found that foods featuring antioxidant flavonoids could offer brain benefits to older adults. Flavonoids are found in foods and drinks like berries, leafy green vegetables, tea, wine, and more. The ...click here to read more

The holidays can be really fun, but they can also be a major stressor. For people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the food and travel associated with the season may intensify symptoms. Stress can affect the gut and impact how people with IBS feel. Travelling to see family, spending time with certain family members, and ...click here to read more

If you’re looking for ways to reduce your risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), maintaining a healthy lifestyle is a good place to start. Eating a balanced diet, getting regular exercise, and managing your stress levels can all help keep your immune system functioning at its best. If you already have IBD, making these ...click here to read more

You’ve probably heard of “good” HDL cholesterol and how it may affect heart health. Well, a new study is putting that under scrutiny. A new, large-scale study shows that HDL cholesterol may not significantly affect heart health, particularly for Black people. A study of nearly 24,000 adults found that low HDL was associated with a ...click here to read more

Did you know that reading is one of the best exercises for your memory? It’s true! Not only does it keep your mind active and engaged, but it also helps improve brain function among older adults. In fact, a recent study found that adults who read regularly scored better on memory tests than those who ...click here to read more

New research from Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) suggests that hypermobile joints may be linked with the emergence of depression and anxiety in adolescence. The study looked at the relationship between psychiatric symptoms and patients with hypermobility. Psychiatric problems can start before the age of 25, including depression and anxiety. Therefore, it’s important to ...click here to read more

Countless people pop popular pain medications to help them cope with joint pain to make it through the day. But that short-term relief could come at a long-term cost, according to some new research. A new study suggests that over-the-counter (OTC) pain medication like aspirin, Aleve, or ibuprofen may make arthritic knee pain worse. The ...click here to read more

New research led by UNSW Sydney psychologists suggests that exposure therapy and aerobic exercise may help reduce post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. It is common for people with PTSD to be encouraged to try exposure therapy, but up to half of the patients don’t respond to it. This lack of response from patients to exposure ...click here to read more

The holiday season has just begun, and you may already be feeling the effects of salty, fatty, sugary foods that are in no shortage this time of year. Chocolates, candies, buttery mashed potatoes, little appetizers, egg nog, and more are okay to indulge in from time to time. But making them consistent parts of your ...click here to read more

Shoveling snow is a fact of life for many across the country and something that most don’t consider risky behavior. But it is. Many people who shovel snow don’t exercise regularly. Grabbing a shovel to move around hundreds of pounds of snow, if you’ve been doing nothing for several months, can strain your heart, as ...click here to read more

According to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, if you regularly use table salt, you may be at a higher risk of heart disease. So, if you want to keep your heart healthy, limiting your intake of table salt is important. Most people love the taste of salt. ...click here to read more

Cholesterol can be confusing stuff. There’s good cholesterol, bad cholesterol, foods with cholesterol that don’t impact blood cholesterol, and foods without it that do. It might be that the only thing most people really understand about cholesterol is that if it gets too high, it can pose a major risk to their heart, health, and ...click here to read more

A healthy diet is important for many reasons, including preventing cardiovascular disease. Previous research has shown that those who eat healthily can help to prevent obesity and reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Now, a new study suggests that a healthy diet can also lower the risk of cardiovascular disease ...click here to read more

When COVID-19 burst onto the scene in North America in 2020, it pushed most other viruses out of the way. In 2022, common colds and flu have almost become an afterthought. COVID led to lockdowns, working from home, and a jump in virtual communications, limiting the spread of other viruses. Further, the last two years ...click here to read more