Category Archives: Health News

Diabetes will, or at least should, change the way you eat. Managing blood sugar can become a life or death situation, and diabetics have a much higher risk for heart disease and other heart-related risks than the general population. Tack on the risk of losing vision and limbs, and you can imagine why controlling the ...click here to read more

A racing heart, feeling powerless, sweating, and chest pain are all common symptoms of a panic attack. But can you feel the same symptoms while being as cool as a cucumber? It’s very easy to misdiagnose a heart condition called supraventricular tachycardia, or SVT. The condition may look and feel just like a panic attack. ...click here to read more

Women with excess cardiovascular fat may be at a higher risk for memory issues such as dementia. Women are disproportionately affected by cognitive decline, and a new study suggests that changes in cardiovascular fat after menopause may be a possible cause. Cardiovascular fat deposition is higher in postmenopausal women compared to premenopausal women and is ...click here to read more

I’d be lying if I said I make regular trips to the eye doctor. As far as I can tell, my vision isn’t getting any worse. And you’re probably the same. New research, however, suggests it might increase our risk for dementia. It’s not that avoiding the eye doctor is the risk factor, but rather ...click here to read more

“Breakthrough” infections have become as big of a health concern as it is a buzzword. A new study, however, has highlighted who has the highest risk of infection despite vaccination. Breakthrough COVID infections are defined as infections that occur even after a person has been fully vaccinated. No vaccine is entirely effective at eliminating infection ...click here to read more

New research suggests that physical activity may build up calcium deposits in the coronary arteries, the amount of which is used to determine future cardiovascular disease risk. This new information contradicts how physical activity is generally viewed for heart health. This new research shows that physically active people may have higher levels of calcium deposits ...click here to read more

Exercise is part of a heart-healthy lifestyle, but is building muscle really the best way to go? According to a new study, losing fat seems like it’s far more important to heart health than adding strength and muscle. That isn’t to say that muscle is bad for heart health or that it isn’t beneficial in ...click here to read more

People get obsessed with staying young. They want to find every little thing to make them look younger and feel better; often to the point where it’s debilitating. When you’re always worried about “getting older” and what that means, you’re putting a lot of stress on your body and mind – exactly the things that ...click here to read more

According to a new study published in the American Heart Association’s journal, Circulation, more than 40% of adults without known heart disease were found to have fat deposits in the heart arteries. Fat in the heart arteries, also known as atherosclerosis, is known to be a major cause of heart attack. People who are at ...click here to read more

Your ability to perform tasks and enjoy life ultimately comes down to your range of motion. When you can move well and have decent flexibility, there isn’t much you can’t do. Anybody with joint pain or a limited range of motion will tell you how frustrating it can make life. While joint pain and limited ...click here to read more

New research conducted at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine suggests that older adults with a higher intake of certain nutrients in a diet may have lower brain iron concentration and better cognition. This study highlights the important balance of non-heme iron for optimal brain function. Previous research has found that excess levels of ...click here to read more

If you’ve had a stroke, life can get scary. The thought of exercise, or adding stress to your heart, can be even scarier. But exercise can help with recovery, potentially reduce the risk of a repeated cardiac event, and promote a healthier heart. You just can’t rush into it. There is very limited data on ...click here to read more

One of the few bright spots of the COVID-19 pandemic may have been that it got you into some new outdoor activities. As indoor venues kept people out and the outdoors was found to be nearly infinitely safer, many people around the country took up outdoor hobbies. But if you didn’t, here’s one to think ...click here to read more

Kids are back at school, summer vacations have wrapped up, temperatures are dropping, and before long, people will be headed back inside. All of that will boost cold, flu, and COVID infections. And of course, if you’re getting on in age, that can be very scary news. Older adults tend to suffer stronger reactions to ...click here to read more