Category Archives: General Health

It’s a fact that we all get older. But we all do it differently. While you could “feel your age,” you might be wondering why your best friend feels and acts like they are still 40. What gives? Research suggests that how you think about age may play a role in how you age. A ...click here to read more

The more green space you’ve got nearby, the less likely you are to experience a stroke. At least, that is the finding of a new large-scale study. Green space can do a lot for your heart. It can encourage exercise, relaxation, and fresh air. It can also foster get-togethers and enjoyable conversation. On the other ...click here to read more

Green, leafy vegetables are good for overall health, but new research shows that they could also boost muscle strength. The study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) found that people who consume a nitrate-rich diet had significantly better muscle function in their lower limbs. Many older adults suffer from poor muscle function, leading to a greater ...click here to read more

It was just over a year ago we were told to stay at home. This month has marked the one-year anniversary of the novel coronavirus’s massive impact on life in North America. Emergency orders were declared, schools and businesses were shuttered, jobs and lives were lost, and life changed in ways you may have never ...click here to read more

Regular tea consumption may work to help support circulation and cardiovascular health, according to a new study by researchers at the University of California, Irvine. They noted that compounds in green and black tea can activate an ion channel protein in blood vessels called KCNQ5, which may promote better blood flow. KCNQ5 may be activated ...click here to read more

Prior to 2020, you may not have thought twice about an allergic reaction. Whether it was mold or dust in the winter, pollen in the spring and summer, or accidentally eating a strawberry, you likely knew why the symptoms kicked in. These days, it’s not so simple. The COVID-19 pandemic seems to have made every ...click here to read more

Age brings several health concerns that likely never entered your mind in your younger years. Falls are one of them. At least not falls around the house moving between familiar rooms. Fall prevention is a central component of healthy aging. Falls are a leading cause of injury and death among older North Americans, and they ...click here to read more

Many women suffer through recurring urinary tract infections (UTIs) that cause pain, frustration, and confusion. Current treatments may help hit the mute button, but only for a limited time. Estimates suggest that about one in five adult women experience recurring UTIs. These infections are often caused by E.coli bacteria, and they have little or nothing ...click here to read more

It’s no surprise that most people feel aging. Regardless of the shape you’re in, you may notice that you lack the energy you once had. And that’s completely normal. Even if you’ve lived a healthy lifestyle, you can’t expect everything to keep running perfectly. For example, as a person ages, they don’t absorb, utilize, or ...click here to read more

Patients suffering from dry eye disease not only have vision problems, but new research shows how it can negatively impact physical health and mental health. The study shows that these patients have a lower quality of life compared to those without symptoms. Dry eye disease is a condition that can affect people of any age ...click here to read more

Collagen supplementation, and its various forms, has been exploding in popularity recently. But is it all hype, or can it really help you look and feel younger? So far, the scientific data is fairly limited. However, it is promising. Several small studies show that collagen supplementation may have the potential to strengthen joints and improve ...click here to read more

You, like many, may have been champing at the bit for a COVID-19 vaccine. Perhaps now you’ve had both shots and are feeling energized about moving forward with your life. But how fast should you move? At this point, very slowly. In fact, you should continue to behave like you’re unvaccinated and closely follow all ...click here to read more

I read a story the other day that I have to tell you about. It shows the superpower of food and how it can help heal the body. But first, a disclaimer. This story illustrates the effects of a healthy anti-inflammatory on one individual. Their experience may not be replicable, and professional treatment should be ...click here to read more

Roughly half of women over 50 deal with some form of urinary incontinence. Leaks and accidents, and other indignities, can be a significant stressor, a source of embarrassment, and suck the joy from your life. But you do not have to suffer in silence. You are not alone. There are far more treatments and people ...click here to read more