Category Archives: Health News

You’ve heard a million times that soda is bad for you, but maybe you still enjoy the occasional soft drink. There’s nothing wrong with soda every now and then, right? Well, the minute you drink soda, changes occur within your body, especially in your veins. First off, the immediate change is the sugar now pulsing ...click here to read more

Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that can be complicated by certain foods, but there is a Crohn’s diet that can help sufferers prevent flare-ups. The disease causes inflammation in the digestive tract, triggering various uncomfortable symptoms including diarrhea. In some cases, this inflammatory bowel disease can lead to malnutrition. Research tells us that ...click here to read more

We all know that we should exercise, but for many of us, the willingness to do so is just non-existent. If you’ve ever wondered how some people are so motivated to go to the gym while you can’t stand the thought, then you’ll be interested to learn about the latest research findings out of the ...click here to read more

The latest research findings have uncovered a link between early childhood exposure to secondhand smoke and arthritis in later life. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease and although the cause isn’t fully understood, it is believed that it’s a result of environmental factors interacting with genetics. The hypothesis states that environmental factors may induce changes ...click here to read more

Osteoarthritis has been named one of the leading causes of disability around the world and is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal disorders in the elderly. It is primarily characterized by pain in the hips and knees. The condition is one that costs healthcare systems dearly due to the need for in-home care for patients ...click here to read more

Many people take a daily aspirin to reduce their risk of a cardiovascular-related condition. A recent study further explored the benefits and risks of taking a daily low-dose aspirin in older adults without prior cardiovascular events, dementia, or physical disability in people who were free of medical conditions requiring daily aspirin use. The study revealed ...click here to read more

The importance of lowering and managing blood pressure is continuously stressed, as high blood pressure is linked with a higher risk of heart attack and stroke. But research findings have uncovered another benefit of lowering your blood pressure. Research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference suggests that treating high blood pressure aggressively could protect ...click here to read more

There are currently an estimated 48 million people around the world who suffer from dementia. Due to the rising population of elderly global citizens, this number is expected to more than double over the coming decades. A study was recently performed at a university in France, which claims that signs of arterial stiffness in patients ...click here to read more

Hearing loss is an irreversible condition, but the use of hearing aids may help improve a person’s ability to hear and understand sound. Unfortunately, many people don’t utilize hearing aids, while for others, it isn’t an effective solution. For some people, surgery is a far more effective solution to hearing problems than hearing aids, but ...click here to read more

The most common complaint people have as they start getting older is pain in places they haven’t experienced it before. This often occurs in the joints, knees, and in the back. If left untreated, the condition will worsen and become more debilitating with age. Many times, treatment plans for this type of low-intensity chronic pain ...click here to read more

Essential oils are becoming increasingly popular to aid in a variety of ailments. From improving sleep, reducing stress, reducing inflammation and muscle soreness, to even improving focus, these are just some of the benefits you can experience by using essential oils. But essential oils may also be used to boost libido in men for a ...click here to read more

What you eat plays a huge role in your gut health. Food makes the difference between being bloated and constipated to being regular and feeling good. What we eat helps make up the microbiome in the gut, which means it can be full of prebiotics and probiotics and run smoothly or be bogged down by ...click here to read more

Protecting the brain is an important part of our overall well-being and more people are finding yoga for brain health an effective route to take. It’s believed that over 20 million Americans practice yoga. The brain is a muscle that requires exercise if it is going to function properly. Yoga poses for the brain are ...click here to read more

An overwhelming 90 percent of people will complain that their head feels heavy at some point in their lives, and while heaviness in the head can be mild, it can be a cause for concern if it happens on a regular basis. Do you know anyone who has mentioned that their head feels heavy? Perhaps ...click here to read more