Category Archives: Health News

Are you staying up burning the midnight oil to solve your problems? If you are, you might want to reconsider and heed some age-old advice: sleep on it. Your brain is designed to help you solve problems during sleep. One of its functions is to find and link information so you’ve got a better handle ...click here to read more

Summer provides a great opportunity for many to get out and experience the great outdoors. With the pandemic continuing to linger, you could be looking to spend some time on the trails and bike paths. These things seem harmless, but there is danger lurking all around you. Here are some ways to help keep you ...click here to read more

Performing resistance training helps your muscles get bigger and stronger. The stress from the resistance causes an adaptation, so that the next time you’re challenged to move an object, you can do it. And just like some exercises are good for your muscles, there are those that are good for your bones. Not only do ...click here to read more

You’ve probably heard that too much salt can pose dangers to your heart. You might not, however, know how it can affect you. You also may not know how quickly changing consumption patterns can make a difference. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that roughly 90 percent of Americans eat too much ...click here to read more

According to a study published in Neurology, older adults with type 1 diabetes and both low and high blood sugar levels may have a greater dementia risk. Researchers suggest that it only takes one visit to the hospital with blood sugar extremes to be six times more likely to develop dementia compared to people without ...click here to read more

Increased age often leads to decreased energy. The hot sun and humidity might not help matters either. As far as age goes, however, it is part of the process. Humans produce less energy at the cellular level as they get older. Chronic illness is also more common with age. But these issues don’t tell the ...click here to read more

Healthy eyes are your window to the world. Maintaining clear vision, however, takes work. Your eyes are sensitive organs that can put up with abuse, but only to a point. Age increases the likelihood of vision trouble. Years of cell damage from the sun can boost the risk for conditions like age-related macular degeneration (AMD), ...click here to read more

For those long days when you’re experiencing sleep deprivation, relying on caffeine may not be the answer. According to a new study from Michigan State University, caffeine can only get you so far after a rough night’s sleep. The study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory & Cognition analyzed the impact of ...click here to read more

Patients with diabetes who follow a restrictive diet may also reduce the risk for high blood pressure. New research shows that if patients achieve and maintain substantial weight loss to manage their type 2 diabetes, they could also control their high blood pressure enough to stop their anti-hypertensive medication. The Universities of Glasgow and Newcastle ...click here to read more

A long day on your feet could cause some swelling, as can a bug bite or a salty dinner. But swelling isn’t always minor. Sometimes it can indicate a more serious condition. Swelling is a natural response that shows your immune system is working. That’s why the area surrounding a bump or bite grows. But ...click here to read more

Have you ever heard the term “skinny fat?” If not, that’s okay. Let me take a minute to explain it. There are some people out there who look healthy. They have a “normal” BMI (body mass index) and weight and would certainly never be labeled “fat.” BMI stands for body mass index, a measurement of ...click here to read more

If you’ve had heart troubles and are worried about things worsening, you might want to find your nearest set of stairs. New research is showing that stair climbing is a good alternative to the gym for heart patients, offering a safe and efficient exercise option for people who don’t like the gym – pandemic or ...click here to read more

According to a new study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry, waking up an hour earlier than normal could reduce the risk of major depression by 23%. This new genetic study is among the first to quantify just how much or little change is needed to influence mental health. As people started to get their ...click here to read more

If you’re over 60, it’s quite possible that the feeling of “aging” is an underactive thyroid gland. Hypothyroidism is very hard to distinguish in older age. The typical symptoms that may be noticeable in younger patients are more veiled in advanced years, and the symptoms may be disguised as something else. High cholesterol, for example, ...click here to read more