Category Archives: Health News

When most people think of diabetes, they think of the health risks associated with high blood sugar levels. However, other health risks associated with diabetes are not as well known. One such risk is weakened teeth and tooth decay. Studies have shown that people with type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes are more likely ...click here to read more

It’s possible by now you’ve heard the phrase “food as medicine.” It’s a theory that food can cure or prevent disease and illness, particularly prevalent on social media. But is there anything to it? Of course, there is plenty of evidence that a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, whole grains, and lean proteins, ...click here to read more

A new study has found that men who drink more than two glasses of milk daily may be at greater risk of developing prostate cancer. The study, conducted by researchers from Loma Linda University in California, looked at the dietary habits of men and found that those who consumed high levels of dairy milk were ...click here to read more

It can be more than annoying when your eyes feel scratchy and irritated. The pain and discomfort can make even the most relaxing activity feel like a struggle. Itchy, scratchy, dry eyes can have several causes, from seasonal allergies to a dry environment. They could also be caused by dry eye syndrome, a problem caused ...click here to read more

Everyone snacks. It’s even easy to argue that people need a little nibble between meals: it’s the perfect way to keep the energy up, fill in nutritional holes, and manage blood sugar. But snacking gets a bad rep. Why? Generally, most people think of snack food as junk food. Don’t get me wrong, there is ...click here to read more

New research suggests that moving more may help to prevent a stroke. It’s no secret that exercise is good for you – it can help keep your weight down, improve your mood, and protect your heart. But you may not know that staying active doesn’t just mean hitting the gym. Moving more throughout your day, ...click here to read more

At its best, hearing loss can be an inconvenience. At its worst, it’s a debilitating condition that can increase social isolation and contribute to memory issues and dementia. But is hearing loss reversible? It depends. Some forms of hearing loss can be treated with full hearing restored. In other cases, the damage is permanent, and ...click here to read more

You’re probably familiar with COPD, but did you know that poor sleep is associated with a significantly increased risk of serious flare-ups? A recent study found that people who sleep poorly are at a 25% to 95% higher risk of developing sudden breathing problems than people who get good quality sleep. These findings suggest that ...click here to read more

Pain in the hip can easily be diagnosed as bursitis, and most people think that’s what it is. Some experts, however, believe that it isn’t 90 percent of the time. Hip bursitis is commonly diagnosed when patients have pain on the outside of their hip, when inflammation occurs between the thighbone and nearby tendons. But ...click here to read more

The sudden urge to urinate can be debilitating. It can keep you from confidently leaving home and enjoying your life, with a potential accident always looming. Sometimes an overactive bladder is called urge incontinence, creating the urge to go when your bladder isn’t full. It might be possible to use a bladder workout to strengthen ...click here to read more

As if living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) isn’t hard enough, a new study suggests that people with the condition are also more likely to develop dementia and depression. This included both Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. Rheumatoid arthritis is a type of arthritis that affects the tissues around the joints. RA is an autoimmune disease, ...click here to read more

New research has shed a little light on one of the more interesting organs in your body. It’s found that regardless of how old you are, your liver is eternally about three years old. The organ, which is responsible for clearing toxins from the body and metabolizing nutrients, has a unique ability to renew and ...click here to read more

According to new research, how well you sleep might play a role in how well your memory works. This new study suggests that when we sleep, our brain processes and consolidates information from the day’s events, allowing us to strengthen our relational memory. Sleep is an essential part of our lives. It helps us focus, ...click here to read more

Here’s a good one for you: the majority of men think that they are healthier than the majority of men. This statistical impossibility is the finding of a new online survey recently conducted by the Harris Poll on behalf of Orlando Health. It seems like a tale as old as time: machismo getting in the ...click here to read more