Category Archives: Health News

Muscle mass goes down with age. Strength and power do too. And it all may have begun much earlier than you think. Age-related muscle loss, succinctly known as sarcopenia, can start around age 35 and occur at a pace of about 1 or 2 percent per year. After 60, that number is more likely to ...click here to read more

According to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, depression may be associated with more severe dry eyes disease and overall symptoms. Dry eye disease is a common condition that occurs when tears cannot provide enough lubrication for the eyes. Tears are necessary for maintaining the eye’s health and for providing clear ...click here to read more

Technology can be great. It can put the world at your fingertips and put almost anything you could think of in your grasp, including joint pain. Tapping and typing on smart devices or computers can irritate existing conditions like tendonitis or arthritis or lead to other drivers of joint pain like carpal tunnel syndrome. Pain ...click here to read more

Everyone knows that excess weight is bad for overall health, but a new study has found that overweight middle-aged people may face more health problems later in life. The latest information provides a compelling reason to shed those extra pounds. The study included nearly 30,000 men and women and found that the more people weighed ...click here to read more

It can be hard to jump out of bed and have a great day if your muscles and joints are stiff and creaky. But a little warm-up and stretch – before your feet ever touch the floor – can help you get up and running a little easier. Stretching before getting out of bed can ...click here to read more

New research suggests that just a little bit of exercise can help keep your brain sharp as you get older. The work may be one of the first studies to look at exactly how exercise may interact with brain networks and functions. The study is not saying you have to go out and start running ...click here to read more

Over the past decade, there have been many studies performed examining the relationship between sleep and dementia, but new information is now signalling a link between daytime napping and cognitive impairment. Daytime napping among seniors is a normal part of aging, but it may also foreshadow Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias for those who do ...click here to read more

Anxiety sure is growing. The pandemic has brought its fair share, that’s for sure. There’s also been some major protests, an insurgency, a global refugee crisis (and more problems caused by climate change), and now, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. If you’re feeling a little stressed by any of it, you are certainly not alone. Managing ...click here to read more

Many people experience elevated blood pressure upon standing, and new research has found that it may increase the risk for heart attack. The study published in the journal Hypertension found that young and middle-aged adults with high blood pressure may have a higher risk of serious cardiovascular events. An estimated 40% of people globally have ...click here to read more

Recent research suggests that women who experience prolonged or irregular periods may have an increased risk for liver disease. The study found that women with irregular or long periods were more likely to have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD, than those with shorter or more consistent menstrual cycles. NAFLD is a chronic condition caused ...click here to read more

Lifestyle factors like how much you weigh and how much you drink can play a big role in how healthy you are. New research suggests they may also be important to how well, and how long you see. A study published last year suggested that moderate to heavy drinking, as well as poor diet and ...click here to read more

For many, “springing forward” can be exciting and offer a strong sense of relief. It means the sun will be shining a little longer into the evening and that summer is coming. But your body doesn’t share the same enthusiasm as your brain or emotions. Losing an hour of sleep is tough on your body ...click here to read more

With cases of high blood pressure rising globally, many are looking for ways to reduce hypertension without the use of medication. A new study from China may have found an interesting way to lower the risk of developing the condition. According to the new research, eating a balanced diet including protein from various sources may ...click here to read more

There are so many things that make naps nice. It can be a way to warm up and get cozy on a cool afternoon, recharge for an upcoming event, or recharge after a long night. One thing is for sure: naps are popular. Many of us take naps, and they can have some benefits. But ...click here to read more