Category Archives: Health News

People put a lot of stock in quantity. They want more. More stuff, more food, more. But what about quality? Is more food at a local chain restaurant really what you want? It’s the same with age. There is so much emphasis on how long a person wants to live. But rarely are their conversations ...click here to read more

When people are looking for a little charge, they might reach for a coffee or soda. But if they suffer from a heart arrhythmia, it could be dangerous. Or could it? New research suggests that the idea that caffeine may increase the risk of heart rhythm issues is a fabrication that lacks evidence. Researchers even ...click here to read more

As a health writer, sometimes I have to be the bearer of bad news. But the truth is that it all depends on how you look at it. Sometimes the scary stuff is a blessing in disguise. For example, your favorite foods could be making you sick or at least weakening your immune system so ...click here to read more

A health setback like an injury or arthritic flare-up can influence how much you move. But these physical limitations can easily be compounded by something even more powerful: your mind. Such physical ailments can force people to move less than they can, while it might not be pain or physical limitations that are holding them ...click here to read more

For those suffering from sleep apnea, being sedentary for too long during the day may be contributing to the condition. A new study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital examined the relationship between the risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and active lifestyles and found a link between the two. OSA is a type of sleep ...click here to read more

There are some people out there that add kale, cranberries, or nuts to potato salad. Who knows why? Maybe to make it “healthier?” It certainly doesn’t taste good. Potato salad, in my opinion, should be simple. But that’s just me. Regardless of how you like your potato salad, you might not think it’s healthy. Starch ...click here to read more

I’ve seen more health and diet fads over the past 40 years than I care to remember. But some aren’t fads, and I’d venture to say the current hype around fermented foods fits the bill. Why? First off, it passes the smell test. There are no magical claims, it encourages a diverse group of foods, ...click here to read more

Researchers from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have discovered an interesting link between cognitive decline and fracture risk. The association was made in women, suggesting that cognitive decline over five years increased the rate of bone loss and future fracture risk. Worldwide, 200 million people are affected by osteoporosis, and more than 35 million ...click here to read more

Your heart is in your chest and is charged with delivering blood throughout your entire body. Seems easy enough, right? Other than your head, all that blood gets to flow downwards, taking advantage of the gravity. But your veins have a bit of a challenge. They have to work against the laws of gravity to ...click here to read more

The risk of dementia may be related to blood pressure variability (BPV) in men, according to a new report from Monash University. Researchers suggest that this new information could allow for new treatments and preventative measures in the management of dementia and cognitive decline. Published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, the paper ...click here to read more

Busted ankles are a part of the routine for many active people. When you’re out and moving around, a slight misstep can lead to a sprain. Most sprains won’t hold you down for long. Turning your ankle by stepping on an uneven surface on your lawn, without too much force, might cause you some pain ...click here to read more

If you like to stop in for a cheap, cold soda at a national food chain (or virtually any restaurant), think about more than just the price and the temperature. Think about how that cup is holding far more than a safe amount of sugar. Even if it is a small size. According to researchers ...click here to read more

Chronic or long-term stress can contribute to depression, a mood disorder that can significantly interfere with most aspects of life. During the pandemic, cases of depression increased, and stress is believed to be a factor. Experts say that it’s clear that chronic stress raises the incidence level of depression. This condition can cause feelings of ...click here to read more

You might not think much about the blood moving through your circulatory system – the system made up of arteries, veins, and capillaries that are more than 60,000 miles long. After all, 60,000 miles is pretty far. It will take you around the world. More than twice. But as your heart beats and pumps blood ...click here to read more