Category Archives: Health News

Whatever your body doesn’t use up from the foods you consume becomes waste and is released as stool. Generally, your body is quite effective at removing waste, but in some instances, you can become blocked up if waste is not properly removed. Stress, poor eating habits, or an unbalanced gut microbiome can all contribute to ...click here to read more

Neck spasms are best described as unexpected contractions of the muscles in the neck. A neck spasm can be very painful and may be due to a variety of different nerve or cervical related issues. They’re not a serious health issue; however, they can be a sign of an underlying disorder or health problem. In ...click here to read more

If you’ve ever wanted insight into your heart disease risk, you can now figure it out using a simple online test developed by scientists. The calculator assesses for socio-demographic factors such as ethnicity, sense of belonging, education, health status, and lifestyle behaviors. This is what makes this calculator far more effective at assessing heart disease ...click here to read more

Let’s make one thing clear, alcohol is not good for your body or your liver and is recommended to be consumed in moderation. In fact, there is a growing problem around younger Americans, for which alcohol is responsible for a growing number of liver disease cases. A person’s risk of liver disease rises after 10 ...click here to read more

After you urinate, do you ever check the toilet? If not, you could be putting your health at risk, as you’re overlooking a very serious symptom. The number one sign of bladder or kidney cancer is blood in the urine, yet only 16 percent of people (men more than women) take the time to peak ...click here to read more

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a condition where the light-sensitive cells at the back of the eye begin to deteriorate over time. The condition is also characterized by the build-up of fatty deposits and abnormal blood vessel growth in the eye, which can eventually lead to the loss of vision or blindness. AMD has previously ...click here to read more

Jaw popping – or jaw clicking as some people describe it – can be a painful and annoying sensation. It’s believed to be caused by a malfunction in the temporomandibular joints (TMJ). With jaw popping, there is usually a clicking sound that comes from the jaw, which occurs at the same time as the pain. ...click here to read more

Testosterone is predominately a male hormone, although it’s found at much lower levels in women. The hormone is responsible for a man’s sex drive, among other things. Higher levels of testosterone have been found to affect men’s behavior. A study published in Nature Communications explored the effects that high testosterone has on a man’s behavior. ...click here to read more

Taking a vacation is always a great, as you can discover a new part of the world, relax, and get away from your daily routine. But if you have varicose veins, there are special considerations to keep in mind to avoid complications. Varicose veins are the bulging veins you can see. For some people, they ...click here to read more

Even though Alzheimer’s has become much more prevalent in the older population over the last several decades, the condition is still one of the most difficult for doctors to diagnose. The rate of diagnosis for dementia is expected to rise from the current 46 million adults it currently affects to 131.5 million by 2050. Alzheimer’s ...click here to read more

It’s often emphasized that the more HDL cholesterol – good cholesterol – you have, the healthier you are. But for some people, this may not be the case. A new study has found that postmenopausal women with high HDL cholesterol may actually be at risk of detrimental health conditions. HDL is responsible for carrying away ...click here to read more

You may think that because you’re older, having strong muscles doesn’t matter, but you’re wrong. Researchers at King’s College London have found that muscle fitness is closely related to brain aging. The researchers found that interventions like increasing walking can have a positive effect on the brain. The study looked at 324 healthy female twins ...click here to read more

A new study has found that physical activity can reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation in obese adults. Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heartbeat, one that is more rapid than normal. It’s the most common form of heart fibrillation. The condition can lead to increased risk of stroke, heart failure, and other cardiac complications. It’s ...click here to read more

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of vision loss. It’s hard to completely prevent because it’s main risk factor is aging. Until we find a way to stop aging, AMD will continue to affect the masses. Currently, treatment for AMD involved injections into the eye. If you cringed after reading that, you’re ...click here to read more