Category Archives: Health News

A new study has found that women’s risk of asthma increases with obesity. Almost nine percent of Americans have asthma. Normal-weight individuals have a seven percent incidence of asthma, compared to eight percent rates among those who are overweight. Among obese Americans, 11 percent were found to have asthma. Obese women in particular had the ...click here to read more

Thousands of medical professionals across the U.S. have joined efforts this week to raise awareness on the important role pulmonary rehabilitation plays in improving the lives of patients with lung conditions – chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, scleroderma, to name a few – as part of the National Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week. ...click here to read more

There are a few health awareness events in March, one of them is Brain Awareness Week, which is a worldwide campaign to promote the importance of brain research and raise awareness on brain conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, migraine with aura, and sleep apnea. One of the focus areas of this year’s Brain Awareness ...click here to read more

If you wake up and are still tired that could be a sign that you have sleep apnea. Over 12 million Americans have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which has already been linked to hypertension, heart attack, traffic accidents, and depression. Individuals with sleep apnea experienced paused breathing numerous times throughout the night disrupting their sleep ...click here to read more

If you spend countless hours at the office, your risk of heart disease is higher. Researchers analyzed over 1,900 individuals and found that 43 percent had been diagnosed with a cardiovascular-related problem. The risk among full-time workers increased one percent for every additional hour of work they did over 10 years of work. Baseline work ...click here to read more

Since 2003, March has been recognized as a National MS Education and Awareness Month by the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation and affiliated groups for the purpose of raising awareness on multiple sclerosis, comorbid conditions like osteoporosis and low bone density, management of MS symptoms such as multiple sclerosis fatigue, along with new research findings associated with ...click here to read more

This time around, our weekly health news roundup overviews a broad range of conditions, namely, shingles, ulcerative colitis, thyroid disease, hernia, and insomnia, along with related symptoms to look out for, information you need to know about treatments and recovery, and – something we don’t think about that often – the associated socioeconomic implications. You ...click here to read more

A study, presented during a two-day symposium at the annual meeting of the American Chemical Society, suggests that pure maple syrup may be beneficial in the prevention of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The findings uncovered that pure maple syrup shows promise in protecting brain cells against damage commonly found in Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers uncovered ...click here to read more

A new study has found that one in every four seniors who stay in the hospital has a superbug on their hands. Furthermore, seniors who stay in long-term care or a post-acute care facility will acquire new superbugs throughout their stay. The study looked at seniors who were recently admitted into a hospital for medical ...click here to read more

Women with Alzheimer’s disease retain their verbal skills for longer, compared to men. This can delay diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease in women. The differences remain even though men and women have similar brain shrinkage in the areas that reveal early Alzheimer’s disease. Study author Erin Sundermann said, “One way to interpret the results is that because ...click here to read more

A new study has found that having strong heart health also means strong brain health, too. The researchers found that seniors who meet over seven heart health goals had faster thinking ability and less memory decline up to six years later. Lead researcher Hannah Gardener said, “The results of our study highlight the need for ...click here to read more

The FDA has put out warnings on misuse of contact lenses, more specifically, if you use a contact lens solution with hydrogen peroxide and do not correctly follow the instructions, you are putting your eyes at danger. Hydrogen peroxide contact lens solutions are good options as they do not contain preservatives, which many individuals may ...click here to read more

A new Canadian study has found that switching from using the escalator to climbing the stairs can help improve brain health. The study found that fitness helped to improve brain health more than reading or studying did. Lead investigator, Jason Steffener, said, “Education and physical activity affect the difference between a physiological prediction of age ...click here to read more

A new study suggests going “cold turkey” is the best method when it comes to quitting smoking, as opposed to gradual quitting methods. Going cold turkey refers to stopping all at once. The researchers found that after four weeks, nearly half of those who went cold turkey still continued abstaining from smoking. For those who ...click here to read more