Category Archives: Health News

An estimated 65 percent of older adults over the age of 65 have some level of vision problems. It is well known that vision impairment can impede on a person’s ability to function, but how vision loss can affect a person’s cognitive and physical functions is yet to be understood. For the study, researchers looked ...click here to read more

Commonly used drugs contribute to more doctor visits and hospital visits, according to research findings. Anticholinergic medications commonly used by older adults have been found to be linked with an increase in hospital, doctor, and emergency room visits. Drugs with anticholinergic properties are often prescribed for chronic conditions including depression, anxiety, pain, allergy, incontinence, or ...click here to read more

Holiday decorations definitely add to the festive mood, but they often come with some risks. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has offered up recommendations for parents to keep their little ones safe around holiday décor. For starters, they recommend avoiding or keeping breakable or sharp objects completely out of children’s reach. This also applies ...click here to read more

Cured meat may aggravate asthma, according to research findings. The researchers found that regular consumption of cured meats may aggravate asthma. The researchers looked at nearly 1,000 people with respiratory disease and found that the more cured meat one consumed the higher the risk of worsening asthma symptoms – 76 percent higher, to be precise. ...click here to read more

Researchers have found a genetic link between sleep problems and obesity. Coauthor Dr. Martin Rutter explained, “This clinical science is an important step forwards in understanding the biological basis for these conditions, so it’s very exciting. Scientists have long observed a connection between sleep disorders and these conditions in epidemiological studies. But this is the ...click here to read more

A new study has found that some common pain-relieving medications may lead to hearing loss in women. The researchers found that women who used ibuprofen or acetaminophen for extended periods were more likely to develop hearing loss, compared to women who only used these meds for less than a year. Senior author of the study ...click here to read more

With flu season ramping up, it’s still not too late to protect yourself with the flu shot. Lynnette Brammer of the CDC explained, “Flu activity is still pretty low, but it’s starting to increase.” So far the hardest hit places in the U.S. are New Jersey, Puerto Rico, New York, along with the Southeast and ...click here to read more

A new study has found that runners’ brains, compared to non-runners, show greater connections. What does this mean exactly? The researchers found that runners had greater functional connectivity compared to those who lived more sedentary lives. The researchers compared brain scans of cross country runners to scans of young adults who did not partake in ...click here to read more

Research in animal studies has uncovered that red cabbage microgreens help reduce LDL cholesterol – bad cholesterol. Microgreens are gaining traction in the food industry and showing up in more dishes. Not only do they add flavor and color to dishes but they are loaded with nutrients. The researchers wanted to test the benefits of ...click here to read more

Early symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis may be invisible which can negatively impact a person’s quality of life along with delayed diagnosis. The national survey collected responses from 3,100 individuals and found that initial symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis often are invisible. Respondents suggest that obtaining a diagnosis was challenging as average time between initial symptoms and ...click here to read more

A new study has found that where a person lives may determine how they die. The study found those residing along the Mississippi river are at a higher risk of death by heart problems compared to other areas in the U.S. Suicide and homicide were seen to be the highest in the southwestern states, and ...click here to read more

Many senior citizens use common brand name medications and the prices of these medications have been soaring! They actually went up 130 times faster than inflammation last year. Chief public policy officer at the AARP, Debra Whitman explained, “This new report once again highlights the high and unrelenting price increases that are shockingly common in ...click here to read more

It seems like 2016 will be the return of the polar vortex – extreme cold and high winds. As a result experts are warning Americans to prevent hypothermia and frostbite as best as they can. Wind chills can make temperatures feel as cold as 30 or 40 below zero which means frostbite can occur in ...click here to read more

Ever noticed that when you consume asparagus your pee has a different odor? Maybe you have noticed it but never thought to yourself why this occurs. Well, science has now unveiled the mystery behind this phenomenon and the answer depends on your genetic makeup. Researchers looked at data from over 6,900 people and found that ...click here to read more