Category Archives: General Health

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

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

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’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

As temperatures warm and people flock outdoors to enjoy the season, the opportunity to enjoy a drink or two increases. Finishing off some yard work or sitting outside to relax with your drink of choice is a nice way to celebrate the season. Alcohol intake is associated with both health benefits and risks. Striking the ...click here to read more

Everybody wants to get in shape as fast as possible. A quick YouTube search for workouts yields results claiming they can get you in shape as fast as possible. Popular workout programs like the Insanity workout have their place, but not if you’ve been sitting on the sofa all winter. Your body doesn’t care that ...click here to read more

Headaches may be the most anxiety-inducing ailment. They are extremely common, rarely serious, yet quickly send people’s minds to a very dark place. This is especially trying in 2021 because they’ve been included on the list of COVID-19 symptoms, while they can also indicate a blood clot, a rare side effect of some COVID-19 vaccines. ...click here to read more

Patients with rheumatic disease have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease. However, a new report published in Rheumatology suggests that regular exercise can reduce the risks associated with vascular dysfunctions. Rheumatic diseases are a result of an imbalanced immune system that can lead to the production of antibodies that work against the subject’s cells, ...click here to read more

Vegetable intake recently scored another victory in the diet game. But the results don’t necessarily indicate extreme diets, like vegetarianism, are particularly better. That’s not to say that diets high in vegetables don’t have a host of benefits. The results suggest, however, that balance is likely best. Findings recently presented virtually at the European Congress ...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

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

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

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

There’s a lot more to poor circulation than cold hands and feet. The truth is that those symptoms may only be the tip of the iceberg. Cold hands and feet may not even indicate circulatory problems. In some cases, you may not even notice circulatory issues until a more serious problem has emerged. In fact, ...click here to read more