Category Archives: Health News

Researchers from the University of Michigan have found that everyday non-exercise physical activity is more beneficial for those with Parkinson’s disease than intermittent strenuous exercise. Individuals with Parkinson’s disease often become sedentary as the disease impairs their motor skills and balance. Patients may develop a fear of standing as their symptoms worsen and the fear ...click here to read more

A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine revealed a link between tai chi and improved physical capacity among seniors with certain chronic conditions. The findings showed improvement among those with breast cancer, heart failure, osteoarthritis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Tai chi originated in ancient China and utilizes slow, flowing, gentle movements ...click here to read more

Smoking is linked with many detrimental effects to our health, so it should be of no surprise that recent findings suggest smoking is linked with an increased risk of type-2 diabetes. The data comes from a meta-analysis from Harvard T.H Chan School of Public Health, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, and the National University ...click here to read more

Presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, researchers from the University of Tokyo presented that excessive daytime sleepiness and long naps are associated with an increased risk of developing type-2 diabetes. Sleep is essential for good health, along with healthy eating and physical activity. Globally, excessive daytime sleepiness is seen as a ...click here to read more

The role of the immune system is to maintain good health, and now researchers have found that nature may be able to help boost our immune system. The findings comes from researchers at the University of Illinois, where they found that spending more time in nature may be able to better protect us against depression, ...click here to read more

GLP-1 agonists drugs are typically used to treat type-2 diabetes, but new findings have uncovered gaps in knowledge surrounding these drugs. The researchers have found incomplete information regarding GLP-1 and their effectiveness for treating type-2 diabetes. One particular finding found GLP-1 had the potential to activate glucagon, which promotes the release of sugar into the ...click here to read more

Fruits and vegetables are continuously hailed for their health benefits; they provide the body with essential vitamins and minerals which keep us healthy. New research, published in BMC Medicine, suggests that the mind, too, can benefit from a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. There are already numerous studies that reveal the benefits of consuming ...click here to read more

A special report has been released on e-cigarettes from Nicotine and Tobacco Research which includes 12 original investigations, one brief report and three letters. The report covered topics pertaining to market trends in U.S. retail, the use of e-cigarettes among younger individuals, chemical composition of e-cigarettes and much more. In the editorial part of the ...click here to read more

Researchers from Washington University School of Medicine have found that beet juice, because of its nitrate contents, could be beneficial for individuals who have experienced heart failure. The findings are based on previous research which revealed that beet juice can help boost muscle power in athletes. Lead author Linda R. Peterson said, “It’s a small ...click here to read more

Researchers from the University of Florida have found a link between an Alzheimer’s disease protein and the brain’s stress response. The research was conducted on mouse models as well as in human cells. The findings revealed a stress-coping hormone released by the brain increases the production of protein fragments. The protein fragments are known as ...click here to read more

Caffeine from drinking coffee negatively impacts sleep and your body clock if consumed prior to bedtime, a new study reports. Additionally, the interruption of the body’s internal clock could cause feelings similar to jet-lag during wakening hours. Most people know that drinking coffee before bedtime can make it more difficult to fall asleep; however, not ...click here to read more

A common drug which treats hypertension and prevents heart attack and stroke is linked with worsened cardiovascular health among African-American users.  The findings were uncovered by researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center. The study reveals racial differences in cardiovascular outcomes and mortality between African-Americans with hypertension and Caucasians with the same treatment of angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) ...click here to read more

A link has been made by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, between a virus found in cattle and human breast cancer. The study was completed by examining the tissue in 239 female breasts which were then compared to women with or without breast cancer; the scientists looked for bovine leukemia virus (BLV). Researchers ...click here to read more

Growing public support for Canada and America’s smoke-free outdoor laws has been shown in a recent study. The study was conducted in collaboration with researchers at the University of Otago (New Zealand) and the University of Alberta (Canada). A key finding from the study is that the public welcomes smoke-free outdoor laws – specifically on ...click here to read more