Category Archives: Health News

Rounded shoulders and a hunched back might seem like they’re just part of the aging process, but they are not. And there is a good chance you can improve posture so you stand up taller, feel stronger, and have a lower risk for a potentially dangerous tumble. It’s probably a lot easier than you think ...click here to read more

Do you want to live longer and better? Then forget about the potions and pills and just go get it. Literally. It is right in front of you. People can add years to their life just by getting off the sofa every day and going for a walk. And doing even more than that will ...click here to read more

If you’ve got peripheral artery disease, you might want to remember the phrase “no pain, no gain” and live by it. New research found that people with peripheral artery disease (PAD) who walked at a pace that caused discomfort or even pain were able to boost their overall walking ability. So, even though exercise that ...click here to read more

It’s been known for a while that high blood pressure is best detected by taking readings from both arms, but a recent study has provided evidence to suggest it may also help to diagnose hypertension and cardiovascular disease. The study showed that when diagnosing hypertension, using blood pressure measurements from both arms resulted in more ...click here to read more

It is possible to have glaucoma and not even know it. The condition slowly damages the eye’s optic nerve, and people with it usually lose vision before they notice a problem. Primary open-angle glaucoma is the most common type of glaucoma. Fluid in the eye does not drain properly and pressure grows, eventually leading to ...click here to read more

People who have gout may need to be cautious of an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. New research from the University of Nottingham suggests that cardiovascular risks increase in the four months after a gout flare. Gout is a form of arthritis caused by high levels of uric acid in the blood. The ...click here to read more

People might not like the body fat that they can see, but the fat they can’t see is actually much more dangerous to their overall health. Visceral fat, which is the stuff stored deep in the belly, wraps around your organs, and it’s nearly impossible to know how much you have. One of the areas ...click here to read more

Acupuncture is a technique that has been used for thousands of years to treat many ailments, but new research suggests that it may also be helpful in fighting off type 2 diabetes. The study from Edith Cowan University looked at the results of over a dozen studies on the effects of acupuncture. The study included ...click here to read more

New research has found that intermittent fasting (IF), a popular eating style, may help people with type-2 diabetes better control their blood sugar. The study found that people with diabetes who restricted their eating to a daily 10-hour window had blood sugar levels in the normal range for about three hours longer than when they ...click here to read more

New research has shown that chair yoga may be a valuable exercise for older adults with dementia. Cognitive decline doesn’t just involve the mind, it can also deteriorate physical function, but this new study shows a unique way to keep seniors with dementia active. Chair yoga is a safe, effective, low-impact intervention that can be ...click here to read more

Walking is one of the best and most accessible ways to boost physical activity. It can help reduce blood pressure, build some lower body strength, and have benefits for your bones and brain. And although it is relatively low-risk, there are still some. Even if you walk as little as three times per week for ...click here to read more

Of all the fruits in the world, strawberries may be one of the most beneficial for reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. In addition to being low in calories and high in nutrients, a new study has found that including strawberries in your diet may help protect your brain. Researchers say that the antioxidants found ...click here to read more

It’s long been known that physical and mental activity can help delay memory problems with age. But new research is showing the effects may be more pronounced for women. This new research looked at the cognitive reserve, or the brain’s ability to withstand the effects of diseases like Alzheimer’s without showing a decline in thinking ...click here to read more

Much of the continent is struggling through a heat wave, boosting the risk for heat-related illness. Nobody is outside the scope of risk associated with high temperatures and humidity. It is true that people over 65, as well as those with conditions that impact the body’s ability to cool itself, are at the highest risk. ...click here to read more