Category Archives: Health News

Red wine, berries, and cherries—one is a guilty pleasure, and the other two are bonafide superfoods. But they might all play a role in preventing or treating Parkinson’s. New research, published in Neurology,  suggests that the antioxidants in red wine, berries, and other colorful fruit may help slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease, a neurological ...click here to read more

Vitamin D gets a lot of praise, and it may help with a number of conditions. Now new research is suggesting it could help protect the immune system as well. The study, published in BMJ, suggests that vitamin D may help reduce the risk of immune system issues that currently put people at risk. Past ...click here to read more

A new study published in Spinal Cord has found that adults living with chronic pain due to spinal cord injury have an increased risk of developing mental health problems compared to people without the injury. These psychological issues include conditions such as depression and anxiety. The study by a Michigan Medicine team of researchers analyzed ...click here to read more

Navigating a healthy diet can seem like a challenge. Keeping track of calories, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals can get a little confusing and overwhelming. Unfortunately, fiber often gets lost in the mix. And it’s really too bad because fiber can be like medicine. It’s something that countless doctors and nutritional experts suggest everyone ...click here to read more

For older American’s, memory loss is a rising concern, as about 16 million people are suffering from memory impairment, with cases rising steadily. But, a new study from the University of Queensland suggests that a common mineral found in many foods could help boost memory and learning in aging brains. It has previously been reported ...click here to read more

The strength, density, and mass of your bones will go down with age. Of course, there are steps to slow the process, which become extremely important to longevity and quality of life. You may be aware of osteoporosis, a severe case of bone loss that weakens bones and increases the likelihood of fracture. But that ...click here to read more

Too much fat isn’t great for your joints. It puts added pressure on them and can create a perfect setting for pain. Of course, that might not be the case if it’s not in your belly. The results of a small pilot study suggest that injecting a patient’s own fat cells into the foot may ...click here to read more

A new study suggests that postmenopausal women who experience high levels of loneliness and social isolation may be at higher risk for heart disease. Through the pandemic, loneliness in seniors has become an essential issue in age-related health matters. This study outlines how social isolation may have caused a significant problem with heart health. Social ...click here to read more

New research suggests that older adults who maintain a steady weight as they age are less likely to experience cognitive decline. That means you don’t necessarily have to lose weight to stay sharp with age. Instead, try to stay around where you are. Previous research has shown that losing some weight, when done properly, is ...click here to read more

According to a recent study from Oregon State University, nurses who work the night shift are more like to report stress and sleep disturbances. They also have more reported incidences of psychological and physical health symptoms, including PTSD, insomnia, and inflammation. The study involved 392 nurses who were required to report their sleep experiences in ...click here to read more

The less you walk, the higher your risk for diabetes. Especially if you’re 65 or older. However, new research shows that it might be possible for people in this age bracket to walk away from diabetes. The study shows that by taking more steps and increasing walking intensity, it might be possible to reduce diabetes ...click here to read more

It’s easy for the winter to get people down. It’s cold, there isn’t a lot of sunlight or color, and the pandemic is resurging. In short, you might feel a little blue. If you find that your mood drops in the winter, and perhaps more than just an occasional case of the blues, you might ...click here to read more

There’s no doubt that too much worrying can take a toll on your mental health. But new research suggests it can tax your physical health, too. Particularly your heart. A recent study found that when middle-aged men worry too much, they are at a higher risk for developing heart disease, diabetes, or suffering a stroke ...click here to read more

Sometimes you have to eat late. Maybe it’s a dinner with friends, or you were just so busy that dinner got pushed deep into the evening. But is eating late a hazard to your health? It can be. Two main factors might help determine any dangers associated with a nocturnal meal. The first is how ...click here to read more