Category Archives: Health News

While ulcerative colitis is not caused by any specific diet, research shows that certain foods trigger symptoms so for this reason an ulcerative colitis diet has emerged. Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the large intestine. If you have been diagnosed with this disease, you won’t be able to cure it by ...click here to read more

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term used to describe any progressive pulmonary disease characterized by increased breathlessness. It is currently the fourth leading cause of death internationally and projections expect its status to increase to the third leading cause of death by 2020. It is common for patients with COPD to also suffer ...click here to read more

You’ve been told that alcohol can hurt your liver, but have you ever wondered what amount of alcohol can start causing damage? Before we get into specifics, it’s important to note that alcohol should be consumed in moderation. It doesn’t just affect your liver, but your overall health. Medically speaking, men can have up to ...click here to read more

After the age of 50, men run the risk of an enlarged prostate. By the time men are in their mid-60s, 70 percent of them will begin to experience symptoms of an enlarged prostate. To narrow in on whether or not you have an enlarged prostate, it’s important that you pay attention to any of ...click here to read more

Did you know you can monitor your own blood pressure from home? Well, you can, and new research suggests that if you suffer from high blood pressure, this might be the most effective way of getting it under control. Some clinics offer the home blood pressure monitors for free, but you can also purchase them ...click here to read more

Incontinence is widely believed to be a female problem. Although there are higher incidences of incontinence among women, men are not immune to leaks. Physical therapist Char Challenger-Smith explained, “It is important to know incontinence can be both urinary and/or fecal. We most commonly think of women, especially post-partum, suffering from urinary incontinence. Though women are more predisposed to urinary incontinence, ...click here to read more

A new study has found that people who report sleepiness are more likely to demonstrate markers which could lead to Alzheimer’s later on. Specifically, these people showed a build up of beta-amyloid brain deposits. Beta-amyloid is a protein that is an early indicator of Alzheimer’s later in life. Previous studies have found that poor sleep ...click here to read more

To boost testosterone levels, there are many things you can do, from changes in your diet to even using patches or gels. But if you want a quick boost, all you have to do is think and believe you are the best. It sounds strange, but the latest research findings uncovered that believing you’ve ‘won’ ...click here to read more

It’s often advised to exercise and maintain a healthy weight to keep your bones strong. But have you ever wondered what the best workout is to ward off osteoporosis and reduce the risk of fractures? To uncover the best way to maintain bone health, the researchers investigated a group of people who only worked on ...click here to read more

If you’re like many of us, then you simply don’t have the time to make a healthy and nutritious breakfast in the morning. But breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Breakfast is what sets the tone of the day. It provides you with energy and can help you not overeat later on. ...click here to read more

Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a condition that encompasses the overuse of the forearm, arm, and hand muscles, which creates elbow pain. Although it is commonly referred to as tennis elbow, it is not only experienced by tennis players; the term only came about because the condition was quite common among tennis players. The ...click here to read more

As we age, we tend to become weaker as we may be less active and consume less nutrient-rich foods that help build muscle. Furthermore, muscles among seniors become smaller and weaker, which can ultimately lead to frailty and disability. Muscle weakness with aging is inevitable, but the process behind this hasn’t been fully understood – ...click here to read more

Catatonic depression is a subset of depression that is characterized by additional symptoms of extended periods without speaking and remaining motionless for a long time. The term catatonic is not a separate illness, but rather considered an additional part of an already present diagnosis. Other illnesses such as post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia could also have ...click here to read more

Having high blood pressure – hypertension – is often linked with a future cardiovascular event. Your blood pressure reading is based on two measurements: blood leaving the heart (systolic blood pressure) and blood returning to the heart (diastolic blood pressure). Also read: What is systolic and diastolic blood pressure? A blood pressure reading of 140/90 ...click here to read more