Category Archives: Health News

Recent evidence has highlighted that healthy dietary choices can significantly impact Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) risk and progression. AMD is one of the most common causes of vision loss in people aged 50 years and over – so it’s important to keep an eye on both your diet and lifestyle if you want to keep ...click here to read more

Loneliness is a weird thing: you can feel lonely when you don’t have anyone to talk to, but you can also feel alone when people surround you, even family and friends. But one thing about loneliness that is pretty straightforward is that it can have negative health effects. It can boost the risk for coronary ...click here to read more

High blood pressure is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, and recent studies have shown that it can have a long-term impact on brain health. While it’s normal for blood pressure to rise with age, research suggests that high blood pressure in your 30s can have serious consequences in later life. In fact, ...click here to read more

Are you feeling tired these days? If you are, please don’t chalk it up to aging or some other reason, especially if your doctor says you’re good to go. There is no shortage of things that can zap your energy occasionally. But you have the power to fight back, and you don’t need energy drinks ...click here to read more

If you or a loved one has ever been diagnosed with a condition like Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, then you know just how impactful it can be on your life. While any type of disease such as this cannot be completely prevented or cured, recent research has shown that there may be ...click here to read more

You may have heard of the gut-brain axis and how the microbial makeup in your gut can influence thinking and energy. But have you ever heard of the gut-heart axis? There has been plenty of research in the past decade or so about how gut health may impact overall health. That data shows that a ...click here to read more

An upset stomach can hit for several reasons. Stress, too much food, or a slice of bad store-bought tiramisu can trigger stomach troubles. And that’s just scratching the surface. Most of the time, thankfully, the cause of an upset stomach and its symptoms, like pain, nausea, or diarrhea, are not serious and will pass relatively ...click here to read more

Many people don’t realize that sleep problems can be extremely serious, including causing a high risk of stroke. Recent research indicates that a person’s sleep patterns could have implications for their long-term health. Poor quality or quantity of sleep can wreak havoc on your physical health and mental well-being, and it’s now linked to an ...click here to read more

Have you ever been nervous heading in for your first day of work or before a party? If so, you’re certainly not alone. You’re also not alone if you’re one of the 15 million American adults who have social anxiety. While it may be normal to have the occasional butterfly in your stomach before certain ...click here to read more

It’s widely known that a diet high in salt leads to high blood pressure and other negative health effects, but a new study recently published in the European Heart Journal Open suggests an excessive salt diet may also lead to clogged arteries (atherosclerosis). This makes it even more important for adults to watch their sodium ...click here to read more

Everyone’s spent a night or two tossing, turning, and struggling to fall and stay asleep. But it can become a problem if it’s happening regularly. Poor sleep is associated with many conditions, including high blood pressure, heart disease, type-2 diabetes, and depression. Many turn to doctors for prescription drugs to help with their sleep woes, ...click here to read more

Suffering from anxiety can be an extremely debilitating experience, making it difficult to understand and cope with in everyday life. It’s important first to recognize the various types of anxiety disorders before moving forward with understanding how to manage your personal anxieties effectively. Today, we will be breaking down the most common types of anxiety ...click here to read more

According to a new study recently presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session, women who suffer from insomnia may have an increased risk of a heart attack. Insomnia is a growing problem among the aging population, and research suggests that it has much more of an impact than just sleepiness the following ...click here to read more

If you suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and regularly feel depressed and anxious, you are certainly not alone. A new study has shown that IBS symptoms are closely linked with mental health struggles that negatively impact patients’ quality of life. Specifically, the study looked at anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts in patients admitted to ...click here to read more