Category Archives: Health News

A new survey is showing that middle-aged and older Americans made a heavy turn to alcohol during the height of the pandemic. And while the occasional drink might be good for your health, too much alcohol can pose serious health risks. More than 2,000 adults aged 50 to 80 were questioned in late January when ...click here to read more

Recurring joint pain can drive you crazy, especially if you don’t really know the cause. Is it muscular, are bones rubbing, is something off about the tissue in your shoulder, back, hip, or knee? People can only out up with the pain and impact on their lives for so long before they want to speak ...click here to read more

There isn’t any better health advice out there for a middle-aged person than “move more.” Nearly a third of U.S. adults over the age of 50 get no physical activity outside of work, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It’s unfortunate because exercise is the most affordable and effective way to ...click here to read more

While the world went into lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic, many people experienced lower sleep quality due to higher stress and anxiety levels. A new study from Washington State University used twins to find the outcome of stress and anxiety on sleep during the first few weeks of the pandemic. For the study, researchers surveyed ...click here to read more

Snacking can be a regular part of summer. While you’re sitting outside on the porch, deck, dock, or beach, you’ve likely got a little something to peck at, as well. Snacks keep you feeling full and compliment a nice summer beverage. But they can also act as a source of some dangerous calories. Potato chips ...click here to read more

Suffering from Crohn’s can be a truly painful and debilitating experience. It also makes every food choice a significant one because even the slightest disruption to a sensitive digestive system can trigger a furious response. Diet may play a role in the severity of symptoms people with Crohn’s disease feel. New research is showing a ...click here to read more

Adults that have trouble getting to sleep, compared to other patterns of insomnia, have been found to have a higher risk for cognitive impairment later in life. A study from the University of Michigan found the associated risk in adults for up to 14 years after the sleep disorder initially begins. The study analyzed data ...click here to read more

The physical and the mental are connected in nearly every way. And if you’ve got an overactive bladder, you know exactly what I’m talking about. Even though an overactive bladder (OAB) is a physical issue resulting in frequent urges to urinate, the constant fear of wetting yourself or being too far from a bathroom at ...click here to read more

For many Americans, arthritis pain can make it tough to get a good night’s sleep. To make it worse, the act of tossing and turning can aggravate arthritis symptoms and increase the level of joint pain. Studies have shown that there tends to be a reciprocal relationship between poor sleep and pain. The less sleep ...click here to read more

You need to eat more fiber. How do I know? Because recent research suggests that fewer than 1 in 10 American adults are eating enough of it. Avoiding fiber is risky behavior. Too little can lead to digestive troubles like diarrhea and constipation, an unhealthy population of gut flora, higher blood pressure, cholesterol, and a ...click here to read more

With depression cases on the rise, researchers are focusing on a possible link with circadian rhythm. Researchers believe that people whose sleep pattern goes against their natural body clock are more likely to have depression and lower levels of wellbeing. A new study published in Molecular Psychiatry has found that people who are genetically programmed ...click here to read more

Some research shows that up to four cups of coffee per day can benefit the liver and lower the risk for diabetes. But a new study suggests it might also steal your sight. A new study looked at the effects of caffeine consumption and glaucoma risk and found that a third or fourth cup of ...click here to read more

The longstanding debate between experts about the impact of low fat and plant-based diets on heart disease may have finally been settled thanks to a new study. The research showed that after following more than 4,700 people over 30 years, a plant-centered diet was associated with a lower long-term risk for cardiovascular disease, and both ...click here to read more

If you’ve got high blood pressure or are concerned about getting there, take a bit of comfort in knowing that blood pressure is not permanent. High blood pressure today can be low in the future if you’re willing to put in some work. Managing or reducing high blood pressure is not particularly complex. However, it ...click here to read more