Category Archives: Health News

Millions of Americans live with a condition called atrial fibrillation, or a-fib. New research suggests if they start exercising more, it may make it a lot easier to live with. The study showed that when people with a-fib participated in a structured exercise program for 3.5 hours per week, they were less likely to experience ...click here to read more

If you’re experiencing some pain in your back, knee, or arms, you might not have to worry or reach for a Tylenol. Instead, you might want to think about getting your blood moving. Sometimes a lack of circulation is a contributor to joint pain. Blood flow helps relax joints and reduce stiffness, thereby contributing to ...click here to read more

A pecan-enriched diet has been found to reduce cholesterol in patients at risk for cardiovascular disease. A new study conducted by researchers in the UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences has been able to link the consumption of pecans to significant improvements in total cholesterol, triglycerides, and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or “bad” cholesterol. “This ...click here to read more

The highly contagious Delta COVID-19 variant has Americans’ anxiety levels about the pandemic as high as their peak last January. The spike in cases is eerily similar to earlier this year when the virus was raging out of control across the country. Thankfully, this time around, the vaccine is making a difference: although infections are ...click here to read more

Blood clots can form in the legs for several reasons, and some folks have a higher risk than others. These clots can be painful and problematic, and if left untreated, they can lead to a severe outcome called pulmonary embolism. Pulmonary embolism (PE) is probably more common than you might think. More people die from ...click here to read more

According to new research, consuming a Mediterranean diet may help men with erectile dysfunction. The link between diet and the condition may be partially due to blood pressure readings. Erectile dysfunction is a disorder of the small arteries, which lose the ability to dilate and augment flow. Testosterone levels that tend to decline during middle ...click here to read more

High cholesterol is one of the leading contributors to high blood pressure and heart disease. The problem is that people don’t seem to understand it. There are two types of cholesterol: low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, and high-density lipoprotein, or HDL. LDL is considered “bad” cholesterol, whereas HDL is “good.” The difference is that one type ...click here to read more

New research has found a link between water and a reduced risk of heart failure. According to research presented at ESC Congress 2021, staying hydrated throughout life could reduce the risk of developing heart failure. Daily fluid intake recommendations range from 1.6 to 2.1 liters for women and 2 to 3 liters for men. However, ...click here to read more

Alzheimer’s and dementia are scary. You may have experienced a family member or friend sinking into it and hope it doesn’t happen to anyone else you know. Or even yourself. It may have even sparked you to over-analyze any mental drop you’ve noticed in yourself or a loved one. But you can take a deep ...click here to read more

For patients with atrial fibrillation, a new exercise program has been found to help restore normal heart rhythm. This specialized six-month exercise program was presented at ESC Congress 2021. This exciting new lifestyle treatment suggests that some patients can control their arrhythmia through physical activity, eliminating the need for complex interventions such as medications or ...click here to read more

I don’t like the idea of ranking nutrients and saying a person needs this or that. I will, however, say this: everyone should be focusing on fiber. Since fiber isn’t a nutrient per se, it works. Fiber is associated with a host of health benefits. It can reduce LDL cholesterol to result in lower blood ...click here to read more

Aging has long been linked to a decline in mental health and abilities, but new research from Georgetown University Medical Center is shedding new light on the subject. The findings of the new study published in Nature Human Behavior show that two key brain functions can improve in older adults. These brain functions allow new ...click here to read more

Unless you were really concerned about viruses and bacteria prior to the pandemic, you may have never head of the 20-second rule. Basically, the rule suggests washing your hands for 20 seconds with soap and water to adequately remove any viruses or bacteria that may have hitched a ride. They might have jumped on when ...click here to read more

When your wrist gets sore, you don’t automatically think of food as a treatment. And maybe it’s not necessarily one, either. But it might be a preventative tool. Managing inflammation is one of the ways to treat or prevent pain. Your diet plays a major role in inflammation in the body, and although eating a ...click here to read more