Category Archives: Health News

Sunglasses have always been a staple of style. But in reality they can offer major benefits to eye health. If you pick the right ones. Rather than seeking style points, think about how shades can protect your eyes from the sun’s damaging rays. 100 percent UV protection is essential to providing eyes with the protection ...click here to read more

It might be hard to imagine, but you may be able to significantly improve your health by eating a few less chips and less than a cola per day. Even if you’ve been eating poorly for decades and living a largely sedentary life. New research is showing that obese seniors who cut just 250 calories ...click here to read more

New data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and reported by CNN indicates the power of the COVID-19 vaccine. The data shows that 99.9 percent of fully vaccinated Americans – which means two shots of a Moderna or Pfizer vaccine, or one shot of Johnson & Johnson – do not experience ...click here to read more

A commonly prescribed weight-loss drug could help to target fat that has been found to put heart health in danger, according to researchers at UT Southwestern. The weight-loss drug called liraglutide is a once-daily shot that has been found to significantly lower two types of fat. Adults who are overweight or obese and also have ...click here to read more

A new study suggests eating colorful foods may help defend against dementia, so head to the grocery store for some berries, orange juice, and apples. Research from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health suggests that the more colorful fruits and vegetables a person eats, the better protection they appear to have from cognitive ...click here to read more

Some of us have habits that are bad for us. The trouble is that you might not know how bad yours are. For example, would the grocery store or your favorite restaurant sell food that could kill you? I mean, what really makes some food healthy and some dangerous—especially if it’s gluten-free, made from natural ...click here to read more

More evidence is emerging to show how plant-based foods can be beneficial in reducing the risk of heart disease. According to two research studies published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, eating plant-based foods is heart healthy at any age. The two separate studies analyzed plant food consumption and found that in both ...click here to read more

For a long time, testosterone levels have been closely associated with success in America. Men with higher testosterone tend to make more money, live in wealthier neighborhoods, have higher skilled jobs, and have better health. In women, however, higher testosterone is associated with the exact opposite of all that. Multiple studies suggest the above, but ...click here to read more

Fall risk in older adults has increased during the pandemic. According to a new national poll, this increase may be due to changes in physical activity and mobility. The poll came out of the University of Michigan’s Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation and analyzed participants from a national sample of more than 2,000 adults ...click here to read more

If you’ve been on your feet all day in the summer heat, you know what’s coming: uncomfortably swollen ankles. It can really ruin a great day. Say you’ve been out hiking and enjoying the weather with family and friends. Then you know you’ll be struggling through your dinner party with feet and ankles that are ...click here to read more

Things change when you get older no matter who you are. Some may notice they don’t have the energy levels they used to. Some may develop wrinkles on their face, and others may become more susceptible to illness. Others may just feel fatigued. Aging is a natural part of life. The longer you are alive, ...click here to read more

A new study from the University of Texas at Austin has found that how a person decorates their living space can accurately pinpoint personality traits and the mood of the people who live there. The study found this is especially true as a person gets older. For the study, researchers analyzed the living spaces of ...click here to read more

High blood pressure sounds so permanent. It feels like once you’re headed that way, or you’re already there, there is little you can do. But guess what? You can step off the train toward hypertension a lot more easily than you might think. Research exists to suggest that simply implementing more walking into your day ...click here to read more

Postmenopausal women often struggle with managing their cholesterol, but a new study says that dancing may be the key to keeping it under control. The research published in Menopause suggests that dancing may not only lower cholesterol levels, but it could also improve fitness and body composition. After menopause, women are more likely to gain ...click here to read more