Category Archives: Health News

New research findings suggest that if you want to reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke, it only takes an hour or less of weightlifting a week. The study looked at over 12,600 adults for over a decade. The researchers found that small amounts of resistance exercise weekly was associated with a 40 to ...click here to read more

About Knee Bursitis Knee bursitis affects the bursa in the knee, the small sac of fluid near the knee joint. There are several of these bursae throughout the knee that help to reduce friction between the bones and the tendons by adding a cushion. Knee bursitis occurs when the bursa becomes inflamed, causing pain and ...click here to read more

Ever since you were a child, you were told to eat your fruits and vegetables. Maybe back then, you were a picky eater but now have grown to like them, or maybe to this day you don’t eat as much as you should. But eating fruits and vegetables isn’t something that people just nag you ...click here to read more

When it comes to medicine and treatment, most recommendations often take a look at the masses and offer suggestions. But the newest cholesterol guidelines that have been released take on a more personal approach, which may provide greater success for treatment. The new guidelines were released by the American Heart Association (AHA) and focus on ...click here to read more

We have all heard the warnings about consuming too much salt in our regular diet and its potentially harmful effects on our heart health. When diagnosed with high blood pressure (hypertension), the first thing we are advised to do is cut salt from our diet and make healthier choices. Salt is made up of 40 ...click here to read more

When it comes to poor sleep, there are many reasons why you are left tossing and turning. Stress, diet, underlying medical conditions, and even lack of comfort can all play a role in a poor night’s sleep. But did you know that vitamin deficiencies can also be a culprit? Your body needs a wide variety ...click here to read more

Psoriasis is a skin condition that has more recently become well-known to the public due to certain celebrities and public figures speaking out about it, including Kim Kardashian. It causes rashes and patches of dry, scaly skin on the body. The causes of the condition still remain mostly a mystery, but scientists hypothesize that it ...click here to read more

The importance of regular exercise is always stressed, and it’s for excellent reason. There is mounting evidence to support that exercise can aid in all areas of health. The latest research findings suggest that patients living with glaucoma who engage in exercise and physical activity have better health outcomes than those who live a sedentary ...click here to read more

Viparita Karani – also known as legs-up-on-the-wall – is a yoga position where you lay on your back and rest your legs against a wall. This pose has been linked with aiding in aging and enhancing blood flow throughout the body. Performing this pose is very simple – all you do is lay on the ...click here to read more

Pain can be debilitating as it can negatively impact your ability to perform even the simplest of tasks along with causing misery. If you live in pain, you know the struggle. Pain can be experienced in the tendons, ligaments, muscles, nerves, and bones, and distinguishing where the root of your pain is can help you ...click here to read more

Coffee is one of the most commonly consumed beverages worldwide. Annually, around 19 billion pounds of coffee are consumed around the world. Whether you are an avid coffee drinker or just enjoy the occasional cup, you may be wondering if it’s a healthy beverage or not. There have been several studies linking coffee with health ...click here to read more

Did you know that there is a higher risk of heart attack during the winter? There are many factors that occur during the winter months, particularly now leading up to the New Year, that put your heart at risk. It’s important that you recognize these risk factors so that you can work to reduce your ...click here to read more

A connection we might never make on our own is between our dental health and our heart health, but research suggests that these two or more intertwined than we might think. Recent studies have found that periodontal disease, often characterized by swollen and bleeding gums, and the loss of teeth as an adult are related ...click here to read more

Treating a sprained ankle can help prevent future ankle problems so here we outline some of the most commonly recommended sprained ankle exercises. Many people don’t take a sprained ankle seriously but this is an injury that can lead to lifelong problems. For example, some individuals experience repeated strains that cause long-term joint pain and ...click here to read more