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Many women in postmenopause report a high incidence of lower back pain, and according to a new study, a vitamin D deficiency may be to blame. According to the research published in the journal of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS), women who have low vitamin D levels could be experiencing a greater likelihood of ...click here to read more

A vegetarian diet may be linked to a lower risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs), according to a new study published in Scientific Reports. Researchers have found that E. coli associated with urinary tract infections are more commonly found in the gut of meat-eaters compared to those who avoid meat. UTIs are generally caused by ...click here to read more

It’s scary to think that your blood pressure readings could be way off. Inaccurate blood pressure readings might mean you’re taking medicine you don’t need. Or worse, you might not be aware of how high your blood pressure really is. Whether you’re at the doctor’s office or the comfort of your own home, preparing for ...click here to read more

Your immune system is central to overall health, yet it can be easy to overlook. When thinking about good health, people tend to focus on their heart, muscle strength, weight, and bones. Your immune system, however, compliments all of those components. A healthy immune system can help protect you from danger, toxins, infections, allergens, and ...click here to read more

Most people spend the bulk of their day surrounded by strangers. Fellow shoppers, commuters, diners, and those waiting for the doctor, however, typically sit in silence. But breaking the ice could help your health in a number of ways. Research suggests that talking to strangers can not only improve mood and well-being but benefit your ...click here to read more

Changes in a woman’s body in the years around menopause could raise the risk for certain health problems. But new research shows that women who experience premature menopause are almost three times more likely to develop chronic health problems in their 60s compared to women who experience menopause in their early 50s. These health issues ...click here to read more

New research shows how excess belly fat is linked with multiple occasions of cardiac events such as heart attack. It has long been known that fat stored around the belly is a marker for heart attack, but until now, the association between abdominal obesity and the risk of a subsequent heart attack or stroke was unknown. The ...click here to read more

On average, people are living longer. But that doesn’t necessarily mean they are living better. Like with many things, life may be better judged by quality rather than quantity. Quality of life is often judged by health. If you’re living the extra years, it makes sense to want to live them as healthily as possible. ...click here to read more

A healthy lifestyle can make a big difference in the prevention of disease. A new study published in The BMJ has found that not smoking, watching your weight, and exercising regularly is associated with a longer life expectancy free of major diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and diabetes. On average, across the world, people are living ...click here to read more

The risk of diabetes may be avoided with daily physical activity, according to a study published in Endocrine Connections. Researchers suggest that even a lower intensity of physical activity could help prevent metabolic diseases such as diabetes. Not getting enough physical activity could lead to metabolic complications such as diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. It ...click here to read more

Walking or cycling to work may be the key to lowering your risk of heart attack, according to a new study. Heart attacks are considered serious medical emergencies, often caused by coronary heart disease, which a person can develop through eating a high-fat diet and lack of exercise. But this new study suggests how your ...click here to read more

It’s rich in antioxidants, water, and is associated with improved cognitive function, lower risk for neurodegenerative diseases, better mood, and anti-inflammatory effects. But is coffee healthy? It depends on who you are and what your overall lifestyle looks like. Like any other food or “superfood,” the benefits of coffee are purely contextual. In some cases, ...click here to read more

Women who experience gestational hypertension or preeclampsia in pregnancy will have a higher risk of cardiovascular events compared to women without such a history, according to a new study. This elevated risk has been shown to persist as women age into their 60s and beyond. The research published online in the Journal of the American ...click here to read more

Dementia is on the minds of Americans, and it is causing a substantial amount of fear. A recent study suggested that nearly half of Americans in their 50s and 60s believed they are at least “somewhat likely” to develop the condition in the future. That’s a pretty scary outlook, especially when many aren’t considering what ...click here to read more