Category Archives: Health News

Exercise has a ton of benefits, and one of them is better sleep. But when it comes to sleep, are all workouts created equal? Results from a new preliminary study suggest they are certainly not. Turning to a treadmill, exercise bike, or walk around the block is usually where people struggling with sleep turn first. ...click here to read more

New research published in the journal Evidence Based Mental Health suggests that low folate levels in the blood may be linked to a higher risk of dementia and death in older people. It is estimated that up to one in five older adults are wholly deficient. For the study, researchers wanted to see if serum ...click here to read more

What comes to mind when you think of testosterone? Aggression, machismo, road rage, or dads fighting at their children’s sports games? Maybe a little promiscuity? But testosterone’s role in that stuff is a myth. Or maybe even an excuse. Testosterone doesn’t make men act ignorant. On the other hand, it’s actually a valuable hormone for ...click here to read more

According to a new report from a Northwestern Medicine study, light exposure during nighttime sleep may harm heart health. Even moderate ambient lighting during nighttime sleep has affected cardiovascular function and increased insulin resistance the following morning. It is known that light exposure during the daytime increases heart rate through the activation of the sympathetic ...click here to read more

Do you think about heart health while you’re brushing your teeth (or not)? While new research suggests you should. A study is drawing links between oral hygiene and heart health. The recent work found that oral bacterial populations may play a role in high blood pressure risk. After following 1,200 women for a decade, researchers ...click here to read more

Recent data has shown a massive increase in osteoarthritis cases in recent decades. To stop yourself becoming one of these statistics, it could be time to get moving. Osteoarthritis is a chronic joint disease that causes pain, disability, and loss of function. It is caused by “wear and tear” on joints, typically from repeated use ...click here to read more

A new study has found a link between damage to the inner ear system in Alzheimer’s disease patients and an increased risk of falls. The research published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease is believed to be one of the first to demonstrate the vestibular system’s effect on balance. Falls are a fundamental problem in ...click here to read more

Sixty minutes per week seems like a small price to pay for anything, particularly adding some extra years to your life. And a new study is showing that’s all it might cost to add some high-quality years to your existence. A study from Japan suggests that as little as 30-60 minutes of strength training exercise ...click here to read more

Research shows that exercise may effectively treat long-haul COVID symptoms such as diabetes and depression. Many people who have had COVID report long-term symptoms well after the virus first appeared. Studies show that COVID can cause depression and increase blood glucose levels to the point where people develop diabetic ketoacidosis, a potentially life-threatening condition common ...click here to read more

Forgetfulness is not something you’re looking forward to, yet you know it’s likely going to happen. It seems like memory is something that always drops off with age. But you might not have to experience the worst of memory loss. Although several factors contribute to memory, many of them are within your control. You may ...click here to read more

There are dog people, and there are the rest. And as strange as it may seem, dog lovers could really be onto something. New data suggests that dog owners may enjoy some health benefits that lovers of other animals, and those who don’t wish to care for a pet, do not. The companionship of a ...click here to read more

Mental health struggles in winter are discussed regularly. The darkness, cold temperatures, and snow can all contribute to isolation and depression. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) commonly affects people in the winter. But the summer doesn’t always lend itself to mental health either. Particularly for those who suffer from depression, anxiety, mood disorders, or addiction issues. ...click here to read more

You might not think of food when it comes to bladder health or managing a sensitive bladder. If not, that’s completely understandable. But you might want to start. Thinking about how food may impact your bladder may help tame a sensitive bladder and allow you to regain some control. An irritated or overactive bladder, after ...click here to read more

At what point does the best quality care lose its value? That’s a question a new report by the American Heart Association (AHA) has attempted to answer. These days, there are several diagnostic tests and procedures that can offer plenty of information to both patients and doctors. But are they worth it? Just because humans ...click here to read more