Category Archives: Health News

Blood sugar in prediabetes patients should be monitored to lower the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Lead author of the study Michael P. Bancks explained, “We know that having diabetes increases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, so in our study, we wanted to determine what the absolute risk or probability of developing heart disease ...click here to read more

Your whole life, you’ve been told you need at least eight hours of sleep to feel refreshed and support your health. But maybe you find that you still feel tired and unenergized regardless of how much or how little sleep you get. What’s going on? You may not know this, but there are different sleep ...click here to read more

Macular degeneration is a leading cause of blindness for those over the age of 60. There is currently no cure for macular degeneration, but treatments are available that can help slow down disease progression. Furthermore, Canadian researchers now suggest that genetic testing may pinpoint which treatments are best for individuals to help slow down macular ...click here to read more

Psychological distress increases the risk of late-life dementia. Researchers at the Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen who collaborated with the National Research Centre for the Working Environment, and the Danish Dementia Research Centre, uncovered that distress in midlife increases the risk of suffering from life-altering dementia. The findings indicate that distress is an important ...click here to read more

The keto diet – short for ketogenic – has increased in popularity with its promise to aid in dramatic weight loss. The keto diet involves consuming high-fat and low-carb foods. Carbohydrates are often a source of energy for the body, so by removing them from the diet, the body uses fat as energy. This contributes ...click here to read more

A blood clot in the leg – or deep vein thrombosis (DVT) – is a very serious health condition. If a clot in the leg dislodges, it can travel to other parts of the body, causing blockages and complications. Even if it stays in the leg, it can trigger symptoms. If left untreated, contribute to ...click here to read more

Frailty is associated with increased dementia risk in the elderly. Research findings suggest frailty should be considered in clinical care and management of Alzheimer’s dementia. Professor Kenneth Rockwood explained, “By reducing an individual’s physiological reserve, frailty could trigger the clinical expression of dementia when it might remain asymptomatic in someone who is not frail. This ...click here to read more

Wintertime is not many people’s favorite time of the year. It’s cold, dark, and snow, slush, and ice make it difficult to get around. On top of the weather, the winter months bring with them another risk – illness. It’s no surprise that more people seem to be out of the office during this time. ...click here to read more

Mindfulness helps lower menopausal symptoms and stress in women, according to research findings. Specifically, the researchers highlighted that being mindful showed benefits for menopausal women who struggled with irritability, anxiety, and depression. Study lead author Richa Sood explained, “In this study, we found that midlife women with higher mindfulness scores experienced fewer menopausal symptoms. These ...click here to read more

Spices are used to enhance food flavoring, but they’re also a great way to improve your health. When it comes to spices, you have options from sweet and salty to strong, mild, and savory. One of the world’s most expensive spice is saffron, with one-pound costing between 500 to 5,000 US dollars. If you’ve ever ...click here to read more

Every year, we see the release of new fitness trends. In the past, we’ve seen the explosion of trends like SoulCycle, Zumba, CrossFit, and even hula hooping! This year is no different. A new fitness trend is slowly emerging, but we’re sure you’ll be hearing and seeing more of it as the year goes on. ...click here to read more

There are many other factors aside from exposure to loud noises that can cause hearing loss, ann irreversible health condition. In fact, there are many health conditions associated with hearing loss, including type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, high cholesterol, and certain infections and viruses. In some rare cases, medications like acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and aspirin have been ...click here to read more

Sweet potatoes are a delicious root vegetable that is packed with nutrients and vitamins, which makes them a great health food. Many people opt for sweet potatoes over yellow potatoes because they are lower in carbohydrates, making them a great diet staple. Sweet potatoes also contain protein and fiber. With that said, here are five ...click here to read more

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is slowly becoming the number one cause of liver disease. Symptoms of NAFLD include an enlarged liver, fatigue, pain in the upper right abdomen, abdominal swelling, enlarged blood vessels beneath the skin’s surface, enlarged breasts in men, enlarged spleen, red palms, and yellowing of the eyes and skin (jaundice). The ...click here to read more