Category Archives: General Health

Your future self might exist between your ears. The brain is a powerful and funny thing. It can play tricks on you, and according to a new study, may be central to the future you will ultimately experience. The study shows that how people think about their future selves is an extremely accurate indicator of ...click here to read more

Vein health can be a challenge to assess. Unless your veins are protruding from your body or severely discoloured, they may barely even remember that you have them. Your veins and arteries are major players in heart health. When these blood vessels aren’t functioning properly, bad things can happen. Blood clots in the coronary arteries ...click here to read more

Exercise is part of building a healthy immune system. It can also help temporarily relieve symptoms associated with illness. Knowing that, it seems like exercise during illness is a no-brainer. But it’s not that simple. So, if you’re feeling sick, should you exercise? The best answer is that it depends. Given the COVID-19 pandemic, there ...click here to read more

Dry hands seem simple enough, don’t they? Maybe at first glance. But the truth is, they can be a symptom of something far more sinister. Like most people these days, you may be extra diligent with handwashing. It’s a simple defense mechanism against the spread of COVID-19 and a staple of good hygiene. Unfortunately, it ...click here to read more

Despite being widely used for back pain and osteoarthritis pain, anti-depressant drugs have been found to be ineffective by a new review published in The BMJ. The findings show that while most clinical practice guidelines recommend anti-depressants for long term chronic back pain, hip, and knee osteoarthritis, supporting evidence is uncertain on the effectiveness. To ...click here to read more

Sometimes people swear off coffee for their New Year’s resolution. I simply can’t understand it. I suppose if they load it up with sugar and syrups, it makes sense. But for those who take it black or add a splash of milk, cutting coffee could harm their health—especially men who might be concerned about their ...click here to read more

Energy levels can hit all-time lows this time of year. The late-January to March stretch can be a tough one for even the most energized. Add an out-of-control pandemic to the mix, and any semblance of energy may seem like a fantasy. And that can be quite harmful to your health and well-being. Like many, ...click here to read more

When you think of working out, what do you think of? Young men, big muscles, and a lot of attitude? That mentality could be putting your heart at risk. The benefits of exercise are for everybody. In fact, they may be more profound for older individuals and women in particular. New data has found that ...click here to read more

Bladder incontinence can be crippling. It can strip away your confidence to comfortably leave home for exercise, sit through a movie, or even enjoy life. It’s easy to take bladder control for granted, but you can lose your grip as you get older. Thankfully, you might be able to limit its impact on your life ...click here to read more

Finishing Netflix or knitting blankets for all your friends and family can seem like a good idea to keep you busy during the pandemic. They can be pleasant distractions and stress relievers. Your veins, on the other hand, might not be getting the same benefit. Excessive sitting can damage vein health and impede blood flow. ...click here to read more

If you’ve got surgery coming up, you might want to consider “prehabilitation.” Doing so could help slow muscle loss and diminish the effects of bed rest. The COVID-19 pandemic has stretched capacity at hospitals across the country, prompting the cancellation or rescheduling of surgeries. For some, this could be a blessing in disguise. A new ...click here to read more

It’s a week into the new year, and you may be struggling with your resolution. You may even want to give up. But don’t. You’ve got this. If you’ve even started. Roughly 80 percent of New Year’s resolutions fail by February. Many start to struggle after a week or two. For good reason. It’s hard ...click here to read more

Most people don’t think of the bladder when naming health risks associated with smoking. However, smoking is the single most important known risk factor for bladder cancer, and new research shows how smokers are at least three times more likely to get bladder cancer compared to nonsmokers. While bladder cancer is fairly rare, those who ...click here to read more

There is about one week left in 2020, and what a week it will be. Congratulations; you made it! Hopefully, your plans involve some socially distanced and virtual holiday get-togethers that allow for some good times and celebrations. For many, celebrating the holidays means hoisting a glass or two and having a drink. That is ...click here to read more