Category Archives: Health News

A newly created device along with an iPhone app may soon replace stethoscopes as they have been shown to be an effective tool to track the heartbeats of patients. The device is called HeartBuds and it is slightly larger than a quarter. Dr. David Bello, developer of HeartBuds, said, “They not only detect sounds inside ...click here to read more

Employees think their workplace should claim more responsibility for physical and mental health, according to a recent survey. The survey, conducted by Sun Life Financial, found that Canadians hold their employers responsible for the physical and mental health of employees. To measure how Canadians felt about healthy lifestyle practices, the Sun Life Canadian Health Index ...click here to read more

Hearing loss can be caused by noise or through aging – this much we know. But research suggests that serious sleep conditions could also rob you of your precious hearing. Sleep apnea is a condition that causes a person to stop breathing numerous times throughout the night. It has been tied to conditions such as ...click here to read more

When it comes to the best form of exercise for type 2 diabetics, short burst, high-intensity workouts trump the rest. The new research suggests that short burst, high-intensity workouts improve cholesterol, blood sugar and weight more than 30 minutes of sustained, low-intensity exercise. The findings were presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2015. ...click here to read more

In postmenopausal women, wrist fractures could predict susceptibility of more serious fractures later on. Wrist fractures are quite common in postmenopausal women – specifically in those younger than the age of 65. The research from UCLA suggests that wrist fractures could be able to predict future fractures in other parts of the body. The study ...click here to read more

Behavioral changes are a successful way to improve health, according to recent findings. Behavioral health interventions have been found to help people make appropriate lifestyle changes in order to improve their heart health. Additionally, the way health interventions are evaluated by researchers also requires a change, according to co-author of the study Veronica Irvin, Ph.D. ...click here to read more

It is common knowledge that aging is a natural part of life, but scientists are now asking for a new classification on the condition of aging, claiming it is a disease. A recent paper on the subject calls for greater classification of aging, based on context from the 11th World Health Organization’s International Statistical Classification ...click here to read more

For years researchers have aimed to uncover a link between lifestyle choices like alcohol consumption and Parkinson’s disease. Now researchers have found conflicting evidence surrounding the connection. In a review of literature from 2000 to 2014, researchers found little evidence to support or negate an association between alcohol consumption and Parkinson’s disease (PD). In studies ...click here to read more

Researchers from Mount Sinai Hospital found that group therapy was an effective way to promote cardiovascular health. The findings were presented at the AHA scientific Sessions 2015 in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Valentin Fuster, lead researcher, said, “Peer group support is a proven strategy for addressing substance abuse, eating disorders and chronic illness. We now have ...click here to read more

Individuals who experience “white coat syndrome” – high blood pressure in the presence of a doctor or medical office – have higher rates of heart and vascular disease. The findings were uncovered by UT Southwestern Medical Center. Senior author, Dr. Wanpen Vongpatanasin, said, “Previous studies on white coat hypertension – blood pressure that is high ...click here to read more

A new study has shown that a diabetes drug can lower the risk of heart failure and possibly prevent it altogether. The findings came from a large clinical trial known as EMPA-REG OUTCOME and were presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Session 2015 in Orlando, FL. Heart failure is commonly seen in patients with ...click here to read more

You may have already heard the news; drinking three flutes of champagne a week can help prevent dementia. But is this another case of too good to be true? Not entirely… Although the findings do suggest that champagne may improve memory, it’s important to fully interpret the findings to determine how it relates to human ...click here to read more

Researchers have found that a drug commonly used to treat Parkinson’s disease may be able to delay or even prevent the leading cause of blindness – macular degeneration. The findings are ground-breaking and the first of their kind to combat age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD affects roughly 11 million Americans and impairs central vision. Although ...click here to read more

Biting into something and being surprised by its flavor can either be an enjoyable or disgusting experience. However, it may not be so simple. Researchers have found that biting into something pleasant or gross, such as vanilla yogurt, has implications on one’s mood. Research teams from Food & Biobased Research in the Netherlands, the University ...click here to read more