Category Archives: Health News

Aging is a fact of life that comes with its benefits and downsides. As we get older, we lose strength and our bodies decline. However, the degree that this happens is up to you. Eating right and living a healthy lifestyle have proven to prolong physical and mental health in the elderly. Baby boomers and ...click here to read more

Aching muscles can be a result of a workout or just old age. Living with pain and soreness is never enjoyable, as it can limit your ability to perform daily tasks and hobbies. Many of us will simply take an over-the-counter remedy for sore muscles but these are mere temporary fixes. Therefore, the below remedies ...click here to read more

Tumors are growths in your body that can either have no impact on our health or be cancerous, spreading and infecting as much of the body as it can. It is this spread (metastasis) that can lead to further complication of other organs, causing distal organ system complications not originally affected by the tumor. New ...click here to read more

Good dental health is something we’ve all been told to stay on top of. Brushing at least twice a day has become the norm, something we try to instill in our children despite their best efforts to resist us. But this may soon become unnecessary, as researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham have ...click here to read more

Many people believe that the prime years of being sexually active are your 20s and 30s, but in fact, it’s men over the age of 60 that are experiencing a boost in libido. Elly Muhwezi, an executive director for the Mbarara district civil society organizations forum explained, “You find a man at 70 (years) and ...click here to read more

Heart disease continues to be the number one killer in America for both men and women. Unfortunately, many lives are taken because we ignore or are just not aware of the signs and symptoms that reveal a heart problem. By not knowing or even overlooking these symptoms, you are putting your life at risk. Matters ...click here to read more

We all try to get more exercise, but it’s difficult for some of us especially as we get older. As we age, we become less mentally and physically sharp and this affects our ability to exercise. However, a new study has found that older women who practice yoga present signs of greater “thickness” in areas ...click here to read more

Let’s face it. If we could do anything we liked without any consequence, we would. We’d jump at the chance to eat all our favorite foods without gaining a pound—it would be a dream come true. To look like an athlete without putting in the work would be great. Making your heart think you exercise ...click here to read more

Video games are a contentious topic. One camp believes that video games are a waste of time, while another thinks it’s no different than watching TV. Whichever camp you fall into, many studies have shown that playing video games benefits certain cognitive systems in the brain mainly related to visual attention and short-term memory. However, ...click here to read more

We all want to feel more energetic, though our energy levels are something that always seems to be in short supply. While some of us choose to drink the traditional cup of coffee for a quick boost, a lot of people are leaning towards energy drinks that promise hours of energy. According to a new ...click here to read more

As you age, many things come up that prevent you from getting intimate with your partner—health conditions, stress, busy schedules, and exhaustion are just some that come to mind. But instead of thinking of all the reasons that you shouldn’t have sex tonight, take a second to think about why you should. Sex isn’t just ...click here to read more

Living with a leaky bladder can be embarrassing, but first and foremost, you should know that you are not alone. Thousands of Americans leak when they cough, sneeze, or laugh, and many more have such a strong urgency to go to the bathroom that they often can’t make it in time. There are several factors ...click here to read more

Varicose veins are those unsightly blue veins that run up and down your leg. As you age, you may notice more and more of them developing. Although they’re not usually dangerous, they are embarrassing and prevent you from wearing shorts or skirts. There are many causes of varicose veins including genetics, age, and even pregnancy. ...click here to read more

Orthostatic hypotension is a type of low blood pressure that occurs within one minute of an individual standing up. The individual begins to feel light-headed and dizzy; they may even faint. The current guidelines for orthostatic hypotension suggest that blood pressure measurements should be taken three minutes after a person stands up. First author Stephen ...click here to read more