Category Archives: Health News

When you sleep, which category do you fall into? Some people like to crank up the heat and snuggle under a blanket because they feel cold, while others drop the thermostat and sleep under a light sheet.  Regardless of how you like to sleep, research has shown there is a best way. According to the ...click here to read more

When a man takes Viagra or Cialis for ED, the last thing he’s thinking about is his vision. But it might be worthwhile. A new study suggests that regularly taking ED medications like Viagra or Cialis may boost the risk of three vision-damaging conditions. Even though the increased risk was 85 percent, the absolute risk ...click here to read more

These days, plenty of products are available that claim to help people sleep better. Let’s look at what’s available and if they are worth it. Sleep Trackers: There are a number of these devices available, ranging from those that record how much you sleep to how much time you spend in each sleep stage. They ...click here to read more

It’s not uncommon to have a lingering injury or nagging pain when performing exercise. In fact, a recent survey by Orlando Health found that almost 1 in 5 Americans (18%) often have pain while working out. That same percentage of people continue working through the pain instead of resting to heal. When experiencing pain during exercise, the first step ...click here to read more

You know all about what you need to eat stay healthy: fruit, vegetables, etc. But is that all you need to know? Is it essential to know where that food came from? Much of the produce available on store shelves has been covered in pesticides. Farmers use them to help maintain the health of their ...click here to read more

New research has found that approximately one in four adults worldwide has a liver disorder that could put them at a higher risk for heart disease. The condition, called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), occurs when elevated amounts of fat are deposited in the liver, resulting in inflammation and scarring. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is ...click here to read more

It’s a good thing you have bones. Without them, your body wouldn’t have access to valuable calcium stores to keep it functional. You’d also collapse. Bones are very easy to take for granted. They’ve always been there, holding you up and doing more things than you could likely imagine. But believe it or not, strong, ...click here to read more

If your weight has gone up during the past couple of years and cholesterol and blood pressure have followed suit, it can seem like a lot to tackle. But the first step to reversing those trends is closer than you might think. It is literally right there in front of you, so step toward it. ...click here to read more

Grip strength is more important than you give it credit for. But it can prevent falls, contribute to independence, and potentially play a role in brain health. Being able to solidly grip handrails, shopping bags, and more can all contribute to a higher quality of life and make you safer and more independent. But grip ...click here to read more

Many of the conditions affecting your gut have no cure. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are two examples, so treatment largely depends on symptom management. That doesn’t mean that you’re totally out in the cold. However, certain lifestyle behaviors may help reduce symptoms and help you cope with your condition. Ulcerative colitis is the result ...click here to read more

The benefits of exercise are widely known. However, many middle-aged or older adults don’t meet the physical activity recommendations. With the need for more adults to transition to a healthier lifestyle, new research has found a potential for high resistance inspiratory muscle strength training (IMST). IMST involves inhaling through a handheld device called a manual ...click here to read more

You may be aware that most fruits are high pretty high in sugar. That’s why apples, pears, strawberries, bananas, and watermelon are refreshing and sweet. So if blood sugar is a concern, it may make sense to avoid them or eat them sparingly. But avoiding these naturally sweet foods will do more harm than good, ...click here to read more

If you’ve got that fear of missing out and choose to make every day a little longer, you could be lengthening the distance around your waist too. New data is showing that people who decide to stay up late to watch some extra TV, scroll social media, or chat with friends are likely going to ...click here to read more

New research shows that women who suffer from obesity and enter menopause later in life may be at an increased risk of heart failure. Previous studies have suggested that women who enter menopause before 45 are also at a higher risk for heart failure. This new study published in the Journal of the American Heart ...click here to read more