Seniors who wear bifocals are at a greater risk for falls and misstep due to blurry vision. The study showed the effects of blurry vision on stepping accuracy were higher in participants looking ahead. Alex Black and colleagues wrote, “Our findings … support the benefits of gaze training to maintain gaze position on stepping locations ...click here to read more
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among American women, but fortunately, there are many preventative measures one can take in order to reduce the risk. The FDA cardiologist Dr. Shari Targum said in a news release, “The risk of heart disease increases for everyone as they age. For women, the risk goes up ...click here to read more
June is Cataract Awareness Month, so we have compiled our top articles regarding cataracts as well as other health issues pertaining to eyes and vision, such as rheumatoid arthritis, dry eyes, glaucoma, and dizziness. We hope you find these articles informative and adopt some useful tips to prevent eye and vision problems from striking. Prevent ...click here to read more
A new study has found that using systemic glucocorticoids – a type of steroids – increases the risk of severe staph infections, which can be life-threatening. Lead author Dr. Jesper Smit said the findings are “a reminder for clinicians to weigh carefully the elevated risk against the potential beneficial effect of glucocorticoid therapy. This is ...click here to read more
New findings uncovered that Americans are living longer and better lives. Harvard researchers reviewed federal government data and found that life expectancy since 1992 rose by 17.5 additional years, with 8.9 of those years being disability-free. In 2008, the average 65-year-old was living an additional 18.8 years with 10.7 of those years disability-free. Co-author David ...click here to read more
June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, so we have compiled our articles discussing migraines and headaches as well as related factors like irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia, and carpal tunnel syndrome. The articles below examine issues surrounding migraines and headaches independently and in relation to other health conditions, too. We hope you enjoy these ...click here to read more
This week’s health news roundup contains stories about Crohn’s disease, knee pain, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This week, we looked at Crohn’s disease and vitamin D deficiencies, causes and home remedies for knee pain at night, and much more. In case you missed any of these top health stories, we have ...click here to read more
Individuals who partake in fitness activities in midlife have a reduced risk of stroke in later-life, according to new findings. Dr. Ralph Sacco, chairman of neurology at the University of Miami who was not involved in the study, commented, “It is becoming increasingly clear that healthy midlife behaviors pay off as we age, and lower ...click here to read more
A possible cure for aggressive multiple sclerosis (MS) using stem cells is in the works. The new treatment aims to destroy the immune system with chemotherapy and rebuild it with the patient’s own stem cells. In trials, the treatment stopped multiple sclerosis relapses in 23 out of 24 patients. The 23 patients no longer required ...click here to read more
A new psoriasis drug has been found to work longer and to have “unprecedented” effects on the skin. The drug is called ixekizumab (Taltz) and has been approved by the FDA in March. The approval came after the first trial, which showed that after 12 weeks the new drug was much more successful in treating ...click here to read more
According to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, female obesity rates in the U.S. are on the rise. Obesity rates for men have remained steady. Cynthia Ogden, an epidemiologist at the U.S. CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics, said, “Obesity remains a public health concern. Our study didn’t look at ...click here to read more
A new study has found that carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) can be eased with electroacupuncture. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition caused by the overuse of the wrist. It is commonly seen in occupations that involve repetitive wrist motions or in those who use computer for long periods throughout the day. The study found that ...click here to read more
When you think of the word ‘fat’, you probably think of weight gain, but the healthy fats found in the Mediterranean diet won’t tip the scale. Examples of healthy fats include olive oil, nuts, and avocados. The findings reaffirm the benefits of the Mediterranean diet and rank it supreme over low-fat diets. Lead author Dr. ...click here to read more
Women have higher rates of anxiety than men, according to research. Furthermore, women who experience anxiety are most likely to reside in North America or Western Europe. The new British study found that women have double the risk of anxiety than men. In North America, nearly eight out of 100 people suffer from anxiety, compared ...click here to read more
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