Category Archives: Health News

There’s a lot of focus on disease risk factors: the things people do to make lives shorter and worse. Researchers at Harvard wanted to take a different approach. Instead of looking at disease risk factors, they decided to look at how positive assets can impact health and longevity. They learned that optimistic women tended to ...click here to read more

Did you know that uncontrolled diabetes can lead to several health problems, including heart failure? In fact, diabetes is the leading cause of heart failure in the United States. That’s why it’s important to monitor your blood sugar levels closely and take steps to control your diabetes if necessary. By doing so, you can reduce ...click here to read more

It’s easy to take a seat and not give it up. Last night, for example, I sat down around 7 PM and don’t think I moved until about 10:45. The seat was just that good. I know you can relate. You’ve likely sat through an entire sports game, movie, or back-to-back episode of a binge-able ...click here to read more

Fatigue can be the most debilitating symptom for people with autoimmune diseases. It’s not the same as what a person might feel after a long day at work, exercise, or a poor night’s sleep Instead, it is a feeling of exhaustion all the time that can interfere with functionality and carrying out daily life. What’s ...click here to read more

You might think you make healthy food choices, but what do you see when you look closely? According to some new research, you might be surprised about the quality of your diet. A new study found that many Americans believe they make healthy food choices but do not. Researchers asked participants to rate their diet ...click here to read more

There has been a lot of information about body fat in recent years, and some of it has been good. Is it possible you’re carrying around a bunch of “good” fat? It’s unlikely that anybody will carry all “good” fat, and if you’re carrying a lot of fat, it almost certainly isn’t “good.” But even ...click here to read more

If you share a bed, you know it can be nice to have the whole thing to yourself occasionally. You can spread out, roll around, and discover some new space. But overall, you’re probably sleeping better when your partner is in bed with you. At least that’s the result of a new study published in ...click here to read more

It’s summertime, and you could be gearing up for a road trip despite the high gas prices. Road trips are always a fun adventure, allowing you to explore the country and provide an opportunity for lasting memories. But it can also be a time when people let their health slide a little bit. Fast food, ...click here to read more

Typically, when we think of things that are bad for the heart, we think about things like smoking, eating unhealthy foods, and not getting enough exercise. But many people don’t realize that exposure to high heat levels can also harm the heart. In fact, studies have shown that exposure to excessive heat in older adults ...click here to read more

A recent study by the University of Southern California has found that chronic stress can accelerate the aging of the immune system. All adults face some stress in their lives, and that stress is manageable for most people. But this new study suggests that chronic stress can speed up the immune system’s aging, raising the ...click here to read more

Eggs can get a bad rep because they have some naturally occurring cholesterol. But that doesn’t mean they are a risky choice. And now, a new study suggests that moderate egg consumption may help lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Eggs are a rich source of dietary cholesterol, but they also include a variety of ...click here to read more

Americans are getting less sleep than ever before, and it’s showing in our health. A recent study found that the average American gets just 6 hours and 21 minutes of sleep a night at age 40 – the least of any age group. It’s no wonder we’re struggling with obesity, diabetes, and other chronic health ...click here to read more

Last week, I found a bag of carrots in my cutlery drawer and my stereo remote in the bathroom. No joke. These things happen. Being absent-minded and misplacing items like keys or even putting something away in the wrong place is an occasional slip-up that everybody makes on occasion. As you’ve been getting older, maybe ...click here to read more

Did you know that the bacteria in your gut can seriously impact your chances of depression? A growing body of research suggests that changes in the gut microbiota – the trillions of bacteria and other microorganisms that live in our intestines – may play a role in mental health, including depression and anxiety. In this ...click here to read more