Category Archives: Health News

Middle-aged women should be regularly checking their blood pressure to avoid a heart attack. A new study has found that women with mildly elevated blood pressure in their early 40s have a two-fold risk of acute coronary syndromes in their 50s compared to those with normal blood pressure. The study published in the European Journal ...click here to read more

The classic “coming of age” stories are generally centered around leaving an innocent youth behind, with an experience that catapults a child into the “real world.” But the truth is that doesn’t stop. Many men in their late 50s and beyond live through another coming-of-age experience: an enlarged prostate. Medically, this condition is known as ...click here to read more

In today’s world, stress is prevalent. Researchers are currently looking for ways to reduce stress through lifestyle interventions. A new study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found that eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is associated with less stress. The study aimed to find a link between fruit and vegetable intake and ...click here to read more

New research in recent weeks has shed some new light on heart attack symptoms and risk factors that deserve your attention. Most people think a heart attack is easily identifiable: severe chest pain and shortness of breath. And although most people may suffer heart attacks with these symptoms, about a quarter don’t. Rather, they experience ...click here to read more

The Mediterranean diet has no shortage of accolades. It’s repeatedly recognized for its health benefits and positive effects on aging, and now a new study is showing it might improve memory and lower the risk for dementia. Those are some pretty significant benefits, for sure. But what if you’re not interested in a Mediterranean diet? ...click here to read more

People worried about cholesterol are quick to swap their nutrient-dense whole eggs for egg whites. But is there any logic behind this? It’s easy to understand why people do it. One medium egg has 186 milligrams (mg) of cholesterol, which is 62 percent of the daily recommended intake (RDI). Cholesterol is associated with atherosclerosis and ...click here to read more

Blood sugar and veins have a lot more in common than you might think. If you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes, it could be a cause for concern. Recent research has found that prediabetes is associated with multiple health threats other than a type-2 diabetes diagnosis. In fact, researchers found even when the condition does not ...click here to read more

Prescription sleep aids taken long term do not help middle-aged women with insomnia. According to a study published in the journal BMJ Open, there is no difference in sleep duration or quality in women who have been taking the meds for over a year. Benzodiazepines are often prescribed for those who suffer from insomnia. However, ...click here to read more

Stomach trouble can be one of the most frustrating and uncomfortable scenarios you can encounter. It may instill fear each time you eat or leave your home, making it difficult to truly enjoy your life. Gut health is complex. But it might not be as difficult to handle as you may think. There are several ...click here to read more

So, what makes a food super? Not much. The bar is pretty low. Truthfully, “superfood” is little more than a term created by the food industry. But that doesn’t mean it’s completely without merit. Any food that’s earned the title is there because it packs a major nutritional punch that may contribute to some health ...click here to read more

New research suggests that high blood pressure can be reduced by reshaping the gut microbiota. This study is part of an initiative to better understand hypertension by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine. Hypertension is a condition that raises the risk for heart disease and stroke. As a leading cause of death in the U.S., ...click here to read more

If you’re over 60 and having trouble sleeping, listening to music before bed may help improve your slumber. A new study suggests that soothing music before bed could be a useful tool for older adults battling insomnia. It offers a low-cost, non-intrusive option if you’re looking to fall asleep faster and stay in slumber for ...click here to read more

Women who experience migraine headaches before menopause may have an increased risk of high blood pressure later in life. This statement comes from a new study done by the American Academy of Neurology. Migraines can be debilitating and are typically experienced more often in women than men. It is most often recorded in women in ...click here to read more

Does blurry vision offer a clear picture of the future? Possibly, according to recent research. A new study suggests a strong link between impaired vision and mild cognitive impairment, or MCI, in older adults. According to the Mayo Clinic, MCI is the stage between expected cognitive decline of normal aging and the more serious decline ...click here to read more