Category Archives: Health News

It feels like summer is officially here, and for some of you, the heavy lifting might be over. The garden is planted, and now you get to maintain and enjoy it for the next few months. Of course, all the pruning, picking, and gripping tools aren’t exactly easy on your wrists. If you’re not already ...click here to read more

What does your heart-healthy diet look like? Is it filled with leafy greens, tomatoes, and other low-fat foods? If it is, that’s great. Well, except for the low-fat part. Fats can contribute to heart health, provided you’re getting the right ones. Healthy fats found in nuts, fish, avocado, olive oil, and other natural sources are ...click here to read more

Can you eat your way to more energy? Coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10, is an essential nutrient found in virtually every cell in your body. But with age, the amount you can produce diminishes. Many turn to supplements to fill the void, but can you get CoQ10 from food? Just why are people concerned about CoQ10? ...click here to read more

New research shows a link between daily caffeine consumption and a common eye disease. The international multi-center study has found that consuming large amounts of caffeine daily can increase the risk of glaucoma more than three-fold. The research conducted by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is the first to show a dietary-genetic ...click here to read more

If you’re looking for a refreshing, sweet, and juicy fruit to enjoy this summer, grab a mango. These tropical fruits are loaded with vitamins and minerals to support your health in several ways. Mangoes have more than 20 vitamins and minerals and are great sources of vitamin A, C, fiber, potassium, and more. They may ...click here to read more

I slept poorly last night. I’m sure you’ve been there too. And like me, you’ve probably made your coffee a little stronger when you struggle with slumber. Of course, you might notice it can only do so much. Sure, coffee can boost your alertness and keep you awake the next day, but research suggests it’s ...click here to read more

Early results from a study published in the online edition of Sleep suggests that people with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and a sleep disorder have an increased risk of developing dementia. The study of more than 700,000 people was conducted by the Kite Research Institute, the research arm of the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, and ...click here to read more

Are you really getting the most from your exercise? The truth is that if you’re dedicating time to move every day, you’re already doing a good job. There is so much information out there about optimal conditions, timing, and the like. But it comes down to your personal preferences and goals. Some people may be ...click here to read more

A new study from the Max Planch Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences and the University of Münster finds that depression caused by cardiovascular diseases plays a smaller role in seniors compared to younger people. It was previously unknown whether age influenced the likelihood of suffering from depressive mood or depression. Smoking has previously ...click here to read more

Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or IBD, is a historically Western occurrence. Although mainly a problem in the United States, as culture has gone global, it’s becoming more common across the globe. All that fast food, fat, and sugar could be promoting the proliferation of IBD. A recent study has found that eating a western diet can ...click here to read more

Your cholesterol levels have a lot to do with what you eat. But that isn’t the only factor. Adopting a more active lifestyle can also help you lower cholesterol to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis. Although researchers aren’t entirely sure how exercise lowers cholesterol, they know that it does. Exercise may help with weight management ...click here to read more

Stroke is the third leading cause of death among women in the United States. Although twice as many women die from stroke compared to cancer and breast cancer, many are not aware of the warning signs. Women account for 51% of all people worldwide who have experienced a stroke, so learning about the health event ...click here to read more

This has been a really bad allergy season. If you’ve been suffering a runny nose, watering eyes, sniffles, and other symptoms, you’re certainly not alone. Experts have been saying this year has been particularly bad for allergies. You can see it. Every morning or afternoon when I head out, there is a layer of pollen ...click here to read more

Researchers have found a new “prescription” to help reduce mild to moderately elevated high blood pressure and cholesterol in otherwise healthy adults. According to a new statement from the American Heart Association, sitting less and moving more is the optimal first treatment choice for hypertension and high cholesterol. Approximately 53 million U.S. adults have abnormally ...click here to read more