Category Archives: Health News

Throughout our lifespan for healthy aging diet and exercise are deemed important but new findings suggest that social networks, too, play a vital role throughout our lives. The findings suggests that the more social networks we have at a younger age the better our health will be over our life times. This is the first ...click here to read more

In a bid to improve the survival rates for people who suffer cardiac arrest outside a hospital, emergency physicians, led by lead author Bentley J. Bobrow, MD, propose three interventions. Dr. Bobrow is a professor of emergency medicine at the University Of Arizona College Of Medicine in Tucson and Medical Director for the Bureau of ...click here to read more

According to a new study, the risk of developing the painful skin condition shingles, is higher in people suffering with asthma than it is in non-asthmatic people. The findings of the new study build on previous studies which suggest a link between the risk of shingles and asthma. Nearly 1 million Americans, especially older adults ...click here to read more

If you want better memory then you should work on getting proper sleep as research has shown that a good nights rest can lead to improved memory. For the study researchers showed 20 photos of faces along with matching names to 14 volunteers who were in their 20s. Two tests were conducted – first with ...click here to read more

More and more people are going longer without shampoo as it is believed that shampoo damages the hair as it strips the hair of its own natural oils. The trend is quite popular from many celebrities embarking in “no-poo” as it is been deemed. But is not using shampoo actually healthy and beneficially for the ...click here to read more

There’s no need to stay cooped up inside during the winter months when there are plenty of winter activities which you can enjoy like skiing and skating. But as with any activity even winter sports run their own risk which can be quite dangerous if you’re not careful. Nemours Health put together a list of ...click here to read more

Parkinson’s disease is a neurological condition that affects nearly 10 million people. There is currently no cure for Parkinson’s disease, so over time the disease progresses and worsens. Although there is treatment to help slow down this progression, ultimately it takes over a person’s life, making them unable to care for themselves. Although Parkinson’s disease ...click here to read more

Lower blood pressure is a large concern for many Americans because hypertension – high blood pressure – is a serious risk for many cardiac events, such as cardiovascular disease and heart attack. Blood pressure is the force with which our blood hits the walls of our arteries. If this is too high, it means our ...click here to read more

Osteoporosis is typically seen as a female condition, but men can still develop it. Osteoporosis is a bone disease that increases the risks of fractures, as the bones become weaker and more brittle over time. There are many factors that increase the risk of osteoporosis, including a lack of calcium, age and being female. In ...click here to read more

Heart disease encompasses many conditions that affect the heart, such as coronary artery disease and heart defects, to name a few. Heart disease can affect many areas of the heart, including the heart’s muscle, valves and even rhythm. This past year saw many advancements in the area of heart disease, from new prevention methods to ...click here to read more

The Christmas holidays have come and gone, and that sets us up for the winter blues, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and even depression. It’s the time of the year when it seems as though winter has overstayed its welcome, and spring and summer are too far from our reach. The temperatures are colder, the wind ...click here to read more

Sleep disorders not only impede on a person’s sleep, but they can have serious and negative health consequences as well if they are not managed or controlled. Examples of sleep disorders include insomnia, sleep apnea and parasomnia. Over this last year, more information arose in regards to sleep disorders – how they are linked, how ...click here to read more

Researchers have found a molecule in maple syrup which possesses anti-inflammatory properties which may be useful to treat conditions like arthritis. The molecule, quebecol, has properties which allow it to fight off fight off inflammatory responses in the body. Quebecol is a chemical reaction during the maple syrup-making process which naturally occurs in the polyphenols ...click here to read more

A new study has found that hepatitis C may increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease is a neurological degenerative brain disorder and hepatitis C is a virus which negatively impacts the liver. Study author Chia-Hung Kao said, “Many factors clearly play a role in the development of Parkinson’s disease, including environmental factors. This ...click here to read more