Category Archives: Health News

There has been a significant improvement in drugs that treat multiple sclerosis over the past few decades, improving patients’ quality of life and longevity. However, the treatment plans for older adults with MS often don’t consider the change in the medications now available to treat the condition. The standard of care with multiple sclerosis is ...click here to read more

Winter weather isn’t always inviting. Sure, a select few get excited when the snow falls, and they can hit the slopes, but skiing isn’t always the most accessible or inviting sport. Call me crazy, but barrelling down a tree-lined hill isn’t yanking me from the safety of my home. But other activities will. It’s important ...click here to read more

New research has found a relationship between poor sleep quality and blood sugar control following meals. The study published in Diabetologia has found that later bedtime routines and poor sleep quality is associated with higher blood glucose levels and poorer control of blood sugar following meals. Sleep, diet, and exercise are fundamental components of a ...click here to read more

Cookies, cakes, candies, hot chocolate and eggnog are all seasonal specialties. There’s almost no avoiding them this time of year, and although it’s nice to indulge on occasion, too much can send blood sugar skyrocketing. The holidays can pose a real challenge for managing blood sugar. So many of the traditional tasty treats are loaded ...click here to read more

Just because you’re talking to various specialists to treat your health conditions doesn’t mean your doctors are. And that may end up harming you. Recent research has revealed that many people with high blood pressure may take drugs for other conditions that could even boost blood pressure even higher. If undetected or undertreated, high blood ...click here to read more

New research is showing that exposure to deep red LED lights in the morning might help protect waning vision as people get older. The study, conducted by researchers at the University College London (UCL), found that using a simple red light LED device for about three minutes, once per week, was able to effectively recharge ...click here to read more

If you’re vaccinated, and your grandkids are, too, make sure you play with them this holiday season. It could help you feel young! Spending time with your grandkids can help you stay active and allow you to capture the feeling and wonders of youth. Participating in outdoor community events like light festivals or other seasonal ...click here to read more

A new type of immune cell priming called trained immunity is helping researchers better understand heart health. Vascular events often begin with atherosclerosis, a condition in which fatty deposits and inflammation cause arteries to stiffen and narrow. Patients with atherosclerosis have fatty deposits or plaque that can build up over many years. When these deposits ...click here to read more

Depending on the severity of the new omicron variant COVID outbreak, it’s possible the holiday season could look a lot mor normal this year. More parties, gatherings, visits from family, presents, and food may all be returning. And that also means plenty of opportunity for “normal” holiday stresses and anxieties. Some people have already begun ...click here to read more

Some parts of America had their first brush with winter this week. Snow fell, the water turned to ice, and in the blink of an eye, the season switched. Fresh snow might look nice, but it can also be dangerous. It may even boost the risk for falls, fractures, or create unwanted pain in the ...click here to read more

New research from UCLA Health has found that cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT-I) can help prevent depression by over 50% in older adults with insomnia. The study compared CBT-I with sleep education that is commonly prescribed. The study published in JAMA Psychiatry could help to effectively treat insomnia and prevent major depression disorder (MDD) in older adults. ...click here to read more

A high blood pressure diagnosis can make you think medicine is necessary and eternal. But it isn’t. Blood pressure is highly responsive to lifestyle, and certain controllable factors can lead to lower blood pressure. Living a heart-healthy lifestyle has the potential to reduce or manage blood pressure and may allow you to avoid, delay, or ...click here to read more

New research from UC San Francisco has shed a new light on how alcohol affects heart health. During the upcoming holiday season, more people enjoy alcoholic drinks compared to the rest of the year, but this new study cautions those who are at risk of heart rhythm conditions. The study published in JAMA Cardiology tested ...click here to read more

Thanksgiving has passed, and many of us are into the Christmas swing. You might be pulling the tree up from the basement or pushing boxes of decorations along the floor. Of course, pushing and pulling objects isn’t seasonal: most people do it year-round. Pulling open a car door, pushing a vacuum or lawnmower, and other ...click here to read more