Category Archives: Health News

Low-calorie diets are very popular as a means to lose weight, but research suggests they can have detrimental consequences on your bones and muscles. An Australian study suggests that low calorie diets can result in weaker handgrip strength and reduce bone mineral density (BMD). These effects were seen more so among women. The study included ...click here to read more

The Tsimane (pronounced chee-may-nay) population live in Bolivia and are considered to have the healthiest hearts in the world. This group of people has very little interaction with modern society. Studies have suggested that these people have a near non-existent risk for heart disease. Professor of anthropology Michael Gurven explained, “The Tsimane have the healthiest ...click here to read more

A new study has found that suffering from dry eye can slow down your reading rate and have an effect on daily activities. Dry eye occurs when the eye is unable to produce enough natural liquid to keep itself lubricated. Some of us experience this condition for short periods of time when allergy season arises, ...click here to read more

Staying hydrated is essential for good health. A large percentage of our body is made up of water, so keeping that supply full is important. It seems obvious enough that to stay hydrated, you should drink, but you could be hydrating yourself incorrectly. Here are the eight wrong ways of hydration: 8 Ways You’re Hydrating ...click here to read more

The latest research findings have unveiled that loneliness is linked with a higher risk of dementia. The study looked at data collected from over 12,000 participants spanning over a 10-year time period. Those who experienced loneliness experienced a 40 percent higher risk of dementia. The risk still remained across genders, ethnicity, or education levels. This ...click here to read more

It is often said that diet plays a crucial role in cholesterol levels. The latest research findings have uncovered a specific type of oil that, when added to a high-fat diet, can actually improve cholesterol levels. The paper that was published in Nutrition Research suggests that cottonseed oil can offer up benefits to cholesterol. Olive ...click here to read more

Morning joint stiffness is a common problem among the elderly, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a normal part of aging. You may be experiencing morning stiffness if you are not physically active or overweight, if you have sleeping troubles, or if you live in a cold and damp area. Or, it can be a ...click here to read more

A recent poll suggests that many women experience a symptom related to a vein disease, yet half don’t tell their doctor. A fifth of Canadians suffer from varicose veins and 60 percent of patients are women. Varicose veins are visibly blue lines that run along the leg. Symptoms may include heaviness of the legs, swelling, ...click here to read more

Anyone who has experienced the pain of a migraine knows that it is a pain unlike any other. Even those who have never had a migraine of their own are aware of the intense pain they can cause. One part of migraines that is not discussed as openly, though, are the sensory auras. A visual ...click here to read more

A lack of sleep is a common problem that affects millions of people around the world, yet a lot of individuals don’t stop to think about the effects of sleep deprivation. When someone has less sleep than they need in order to feel awake and alert, they are considered sleep deprived. We vary in terms ...click here to read more

Ever heard the myth that you eat spiders when you sleep? It seems that tale has been told for decades, but is there any truth to it? If you’re like the majority of the population who very much fears spiders, this story may have scared you from sleeping, but the good news is that you ...click here to read more

New research findings suggest that regular meditation may slow down progression of glaucoma. In the study, patients with primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) showed significant improvements in both eye and overall health with regular meditation compared to the control group who did not meditate. Study lead investigator Tanuj Dada explained, “We know that chronic stress can ...click here to read more

Good bacteria can help keep your gut healthy, but some people aren’t aware of the best probiotic foods for healthy digestion. There are many foods that contain probiotics, and they are easy to incorporate into your daily routine. Probiotics are live bacteria and yeast that are good for our digestive system. This can be hard ...click here to read more

As we begin to reach middle age, certain parts of our health become concerns that were not on our radar previously. This is often a time where people choose to go on diets in order to improve heart health and lower cholesterol. The problem for most of us is sticking to the diet. There always ...click here to read more