Category Archives: Health News

Probiotics and prebiotics sound really cool and interesting. They may also improve the bacterial population in your gut. And that matters. Gut health obviously plays a role in digestion and overall digestive system function. But it goes deeper than that. Your microbial population – the microbiome – may also play a role in inflammation, chronic ...click here to read more

Reducing risk factors for high blood pressure may be the key to having a healthy heart. Research shows that cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death, which has one key risk factor, hypertension. One recent study published in the Chinese Medical Journal notes that in 2017, hypertension was a factor in over 2.5 ...click here to read more

Acute and chronic inflammation are very different things. But it’s possible that a small, insignificant injury can be the gateway to further problems. Inflammation is a natural response designed to keep you healthy. When you bang your leg, inhale an allergen, or become infected with a virus, your body’s immune system goes to work to ...click here to read more

If you’ve increased activity as the temperatures have ticked upwards, you may be experiencing a little bit of discomfort. It really doesn’t matter if you’re an experienced athlete, weekend warrior, or someone who has just started exercise: pain can affect everybody. Knee pain can be particularly common this time of year, as people may have ...click here to read more

Everyone’s been awoken in the middle of the night to pee at some point. Maybe they had an after-dinner drink or had some tea too close to bedtime. But for others, it’s a nightly occurrence. Nearly two-thirds of adults between ages 55 and 84 experience regular nocturia – the need to urinate in the middle ...click here to read more

All the talk about COVID-19 and the growing list of “variants of concern” can take up a lot of health bandwidth. But it doesn’t mean that existing concerns and conditions have fallen by the wayside. Hypertension, for example, is back in a big way. A new study is showing that hypertension control – the ability ...click here to read more

According to a new study, having trouble going to sleep may be a warning sign for developing cognitive impairment later in life. Researchers from the University of Michigan analyzed data from nearly 2,500 adults and found falling asleep compared to other patterns of insomnia was linked to cognitive impairment 14 years later. Insomnia is a ...click here to read more

Here’s a tip: superfoods don’t have to be single shining stars. Sometimes the right ensemble of high-quality foods without individual status can deliver the goods even more. The proof is in the porridge. New research suggests that breakfast eaters are more likely to hit nutritional targets throughout the day. More specifically, non-breakfast eaters tend to ...click here to read more

Sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition that is highly under-recognized and undertreated in people with heart disease and high blood pressure. A new scientific statement helps shed light on the condition and the increased awareness that healthcare experts are urged to take in patients with the common conditions. The statement published in the American Heart ...click here to read more

Is it healthier to eat a cheeseburger and fries at dinner than it is at lunch? It could be, based on your interpretation of a new study looking at food choices, nutrient timing, and heart health. But that doesn’t mean doing so is good for you. Researchers found that adults favoring a Western-style lunch, heavy ...click here to read more

Practicing yoga regularly can greatly improve high cholesterol levels. While many doctors suggest brisk walks or resistance training, yoga is also a great way to help lower cholesterol. Overall, exercise is an established benefit to cholesterol with many anti-inflammatory effects. It can reduce the low-density lipoproteins, increase high-density lipoproteins, and largely affect triglycerides. Yoga is ...click here to read more

How many times have you heard you should be walking more, counting your steps, or finding other ways to do what seems like the lowest intensity exercise possible? It comes from everywhere. Loved ones. Doctors. The internet, and even your e-mail inbox. The reason is because this simple activity has a number of benefits to ...click here to read more

According to a new study, adults over the age of 65 who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia are twice as likely to die from suicide compared to older adults who do not suffer from dementia. This risk was shown to be particularly elevated in the first 90 days following a dementia diagnosis. ...click here to read more

Fish oil gets a lot of traction for its potential effects on heart health, but what can it do for your mental health? A new study has found that supplementing with omega 3 fatty acids EPA and DHA may be able to support mental health and improve mood. Mental health and heart health are associated, ...click here to read more