Category Archives: General Health

If you feel tired, irritable, or have low energy, it may be due to an irregular heartbeat. These common symptoms belong to a syndrome called burnout, which is associated with a potentially deadly heart rhythm disturbance. An estimated 17 million American’s experience atrial fibrillation, the most common form of heart arrhythmia. Atrial fibrillation (AF or ...click here to read more

It happens often, and to some more than others. When an energy lull hits, most people will do anything to power through. Eating a candy bar or drinking a soda or energy drink might be easy and offer short-term help, but generally causes more trouble in the long run. The crash comes hard and fast, ...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

There are a number of ways to strengthen your muscles, but when it comes to core strength, Pilates is one of the best. Of course, you might not have the desire or available income to hit the studio a few times per week. Thankfully, you can get the benefits of core-strengthening Pilates work out from ...click here to read more

Staying hydrated seems like a no-brainer: when you’re thirsty, drink water. Other than that, you might not think it plays a big role in your health. But you’d be mistaken. Hydration levels can have huge implications for older adults. There is research to suggest that dehydration can boost the risk of a number of health ...click here to read more

The winter can be a doozy for a number of reasons. One that you might not think about is hydration. After all, what do you need water for? It’s cold out, so you’re not sweating and you’re spending most of your time indoors. But winter provides a unique set of challenges that make adequate water ...click here to read more

It can be funny listening to people talk about anti-aging. It’s unfortunate when people believe in aging myths and choose to live their lives according to these myths. Myths surrounding aging can be dangerous and encourage your chances of illness in old age. But realizing that they are untrue can cut the risk for chronic ...click here to read more

Getting sick is the last thing you want if you’re traveling for the holidays. Unfortunately, many of the people you’ll be crossing paths with are Kris Kringle’s of germs. Sometimes these germs can have severe consequences. Pneumonia, viral infections, respiratory illness, and other dangerous immune system busters are lurking on the surfaces of airplanes and ...click here to read more

Let’s not beat around the bush here. If you’ve got high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and elevated blood sugar, there’s a decent chance you could end up on an operating table. Surgeries are risky, expensive, and can leave you with a long and trying recovery period. A new study, however, is showing that there might ...click here to read more

It is inevitable that as we age, we lose muscle mass. Research has shown that starting around the age of 35, the loss of muscle begins. Although regular exercisers still lose muscle as they age, those who do not exercise at all can lose as much as five percent of their muscle every decade. Loss ...click here to read more

Lower body mass index (BMI) has been shown to reduce the risk of type II diabetes, according to a new study. Weight loss interventions that lower BMI have been consistently associated with a reduced type II diabetes risk among people with weight problems, varied family history, and genetic risk factors. The study published in PLOS ...click here to read more

Sugar can shock you in a big way. Days of fatigue may hit out of nowhere, prompting a trip to the doctor where a blood test may reveal your blood sugar is very high. If you don’t eat a lot of sweets or drink soda, the results can be perplexing and potentially devastating. But sugars ...click here to read more

Exercise and diet are key to a long and healthy life. These two components contribute to a healthy heart and mind, yet they don’t necessarily cover all the bases. In fact, they may even leave you exposed to a dangerous fall. You might think that if you go out for a walk every day, you’ve ...click here to read more

This probably isn’t the best time of the year to tell you this: but these Holiday evening feasts are not doing any good for blood pressure, cholesterol levels, or other indicators of heart health. A new study is adding to a growing list of research that suggests when, not just what, you eat can influence ...click here to read more