Category Archives: Health News

You may have heard about some of the downsides of spending too much time with screens: limited activity, anxiety, and trouble sleeping. Now a new study is linking time in front of a particular type of screen and dementia risk. Researchers found that older adults who spend a lot of time watching TV were more ...click here to read more

New information has found a link between mental health and men who practice yoga. In our society, men often feel the need to be tough and emotionless. They are taught from a young age that expressing feelings is a sign of weakness. This can lead to bottling up emotions and struggling with mental health issues ...click here to read more

A regular walking routine can help you live longer, even if you’re in your 80s and beyond. New research suggests that walking for as little as 10 minutes per day can extend the lives of people 80-plus, reducing the risk of all causes of mortality. As people get older, they are less likely to meet ...click here to read more

More research shows how important physical activity is in the fight against cardiovascular disease. According to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, people older than 65 who have reduced physical function may have a greater risk of developing heart attack, heart failure, and stroke. Traditional cardiovascular disease risk faction, including ...click here to read more

Activity, activity, activity. It may be like it’s all you hear sometimes. There’s a good reason why that advice dominates: it has a lot of benefits, including lower risk for a host of chronic conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes. It can also help with mobility. It’s biggest benefit can be that it offers ...click here to read more

New research has found that people with high blood pressure who work night shifts have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. According to the Journal of the American Heart Association study, the risk is even higher among people who slept too much or too little when not working. This new research adds to ...click here to read more

Is it true that age could all just really be a state of mind? Maybe not the number, but how you reach those numbers could be. A growing body of research suggests that a person’s mindset – how they feel about growing older – may predict how much longer and how well they live as ...click here to read more

If you’re like most adults, you know that regular physical activity is important for your overall health, but you may not know that it can also help reduce your risk of heart failure. A new study has found that moderate physical activity levels are associated with a lower risk of heart failure, even in those ...click here to read more

If you’re trying to relieve pain in a hurry, you may take a couple of over-the-counter pills or some prescription medication. If you do, you might want to try something new. I’m not saying don’t take the pill. The new thing to try could be to lie down while taking it, and more specifically, lying ...click here to read more

As adults, we are constantly bombarded with messages that we need more physical activity. It seems like everywhere we turn, there is another study telling us that being inactive is bad for our health. And now, a new study has found that low physical activity increases the risk of death, even in people who have ...click here to read more

An anxiety attack can make you feel like the world is closing in around you. It can have physical symptoms like a faster heart rate, sweating, breathlessness, light-headedness, and chest pain. Of course, heart troubles can also elicit these responses. In some cases, the only difference between a heart issue and a panic attack or ...click here to read more

Glucose – or sugar – is your body’s preferred source of energy. When you move, your body uses up the glucose in your blood as fuel. It’s why going for a walk after a meal makes a lot of sense if you’re looking to keep blood sugar under control and avoid the spikes that can ...click here to read more

New research finds disturbing evidence that common sleep disorders such as insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea may lead to a higher risk of death. Compared to those who do not have sleep problems, those with a sleep disorder were found to have more all-cause mortality. The authors of the study hope it will highlight the ...click here to read more

Did you know that sleep deprivation can lead to reduced interactions with others? A recent study found that sleep deprivation makes people less generous and social. This is likely because when we’re tired, our cognitive abilities are diminished, making it harder for us to process information and engage in social activities. So, if you’re feeling ...click here to read more