Category Archives: Health News

A new AIDS study from the University of Alberta has found that people living with HIV have a higher risk of rapid aging and chronic inflammation. The groundbreaking research found that elusive white blood cells called neutrophils play a role in impaired T-cell functions and counts. It was also found that the associated chronic inflammation ...click here to read more

For whatever reason, people tend to believe that using your body will eventually lead it into disrepair. But the opposite is true: using your body keeps your joints and the rest of you healthy. Jogging or walking, for example, are unlikely to increase the risk for knee arthritis. Running is indeed an expensive past-time — ...click here to read more

The COVID-19 pandemic may go down as sitting’s golden age. Millions of people traded in commuting for a short trip between rooms. They also stopped going to the gym, community center, playing sports, and countless other activities. Impacts on physical health are relatively easy to understand: less movement can lead to weight gain, weaker muscles ...click here to read more

New research suggests that people who suffer from a sleep disorder have an increased risk for hospitalization and mortality caused by COVID-19. The study from Cleveland Clinic has found this relationship, noting that patients with sleep-disordered breathing and sleep-related hypoxia (sleep apnea) do not have an increased risk of developing COVID-19. Still, they do seem ...click here to read more

Everyone likes to feel good, and the hormone serotonin generally brings on that feeling. High levels of serotonin, therefore, may always seem like a good thing. After all, it would mean you’re constantly feeling pretty good. But new data is revealing that feeling good in your brain might not always be great for your gut, ...click here to read more

New research has found that people living with type II diabetes and hypertension may face an increased risk of fractures in bones. However, an international team of researchers has discovered a potential bone therapy that could alleviate the problem one day. The collaborative effort between scientists explored whether hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) could help to ...click here to read more

There’s no shortage of information on the benefits of salmon, the omega-3 rich superfood of the sea. But there isn’t a lot that distinguishes between the types of salmon available on store shelves. And guess what? That info can be pretty important. Because not all salmon are “created” equally. Some salmon is rich in omega-3 ...click here to read more

You’re likely aware of the strong connection between sleep and heart health. There is plenty of research to indicate how sleep duration and quality can impact your heart. But a new finding has entered the mix: the time you fall asleep might also play a factor. A new study has found that there might be ...click here to read more

Protein shakes are a quick and convenient way to get some extra protein for your muscles. But are they worth the money? If you’re 60 or older, I’d say absolutely yes. The reason is that despite the fact that protein shakes are about as ultra-processed a food as you can get, they offer a significant ...click here to read more

Do fat sources matter for heart health, or is that thinking just a hangover from the “low-fat” era? Over the years, it’s been widely recognized that dietary fat may not play as big a role in heart health as it was believed to. Sure, it may have a small impact, but it is certainly not ...click here to read more

According to new preliminary research, consuming higher total amounts of animal fats could increase the risk of stroke, while consuming more vegetable fats may lower the risk. Researchers believe this new information could help with the prevention of cardiovascular disease, including stroke. The study analyzed 27 years of follow-up from a total of 117,136 participants ...click here to read more

“Snacking” has a bad reputation, but it really shouldn’t. After all, it’s not synonymous with junk food. Cookies, chips, and chocolate bars might have stolen the spotlight, but they are not the only snacks out there. Snacking can be healthy. If you have type-2 diabetes or prediabetes, snacks can be essential in helping you manage ...click here to read more

If you’ve been feeling a little lazy, unenergized, or down in the dumps the past week or so, it might have a little something to do with the time change last week. When it gets dark earlier, it can zap energy and sink the mood of people who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. ...click here to read more

Almost everyone has heard the saying “sitting is the new smoking,” but a new study shows its impact on depression and anxiety. With so many people self-isolating during the early months of the COVID-19 outbreak, more people found themselves sitting for longer periods than ever before. Zoom meetings erased time spent walking to meeting rooms, ...click here to read more