Category Archives: General Health

Doctors pay attention to your vision and hearing as you age, and now researchers suggest they should be paying attention to another one of your senses. A new study is linking sense of smell to frailty, indicating that a person’s ability to identify scents could be linked to frailty risk. A sense of smell can ...click here to read more

If you often find yourself struggling to sleep throughout the night, you may be at a higher risk for heart disease. Many adults have fallen victim to our society’s increasing inability to receive a good night’s rest. Unfortunately, emerging research is now linking this lack of quality sleep with serious long-term health concerns, particularly an ...click here to read more

You don’t have to look much further than the Standard American Diet – or the Western diet – to learn the cause of the obesity epidemic and other diseases. But why is American food so unhealthy? It’s not just the Americans overeating, which they do, but also that what they eat is bad for them. ...click here to read more

Have you ever felt the satisfaction of growing your own food? Many have not, but ask anyone who has a vegetable garden, and they will tell you it feels great. You get into the dirt, plant seeds, and watch the fruits of your labor grow. Undoubtedly, the nutrient-dense fruit and vegetables you can grow are ...click here to read more

If you’re eating a meal or having a snack featuring ginger, you can taste it. It’s got an unmistakable sweet, sharp, and almost spicy warmth. Sometimes you may see information claiming that ginger is full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants and that it can help your health. Is it true, or is ginger just another ...click here to read more

Has your New Year’s diet already crashed? If it has, that’s a good thing. Short-term fad diets are impossible to stick to and often lead to more long-term weight gain. Instead of trying, and failing with popular fad diets, try improving the overall quality of nutrition in your diet. A gradual shift towards healthier eating ...click here to read more

The holidays have ended, leaving the season of celebration behind for months. But why stop celebrating? Keeping the party going may have some significant benefits. Recently published research has found that intentionally recognizing positive life events and achievements while gathering for food and drink leaves people feeling more socially supported. Feeling more socially supported, known ...click here to read more

We’re a little more than a month into 2023 if you can believe it, and you may be struggling to stick to the resolution – or resolutions – you’d selected to start the year. It can be frustrating, but that doesn’t mean you’re destined to stay trapped in the lifestyle you were hoping to improve. ...click here to read more

If you’re the kind of person who puts off daily activities like cleaning the house, engaging with friends, or going to the doctor, you should know it could have a lasting impact on your health. Research suggests that chronic procrastinators may be more likely to experience health problems down the line than people who have ...click here to read more

You might not believe this, but researchers are suggesting that water may hold the key to longevity. Well, not water, specifically, but hydration. New research suggests that older adults who are properly hydrated may be healthier and live longer than their counterparts who aren’t, experiencing less incidence of conditions like heart and lung disease. Is ...click here to read more

Prebiotics and probiotics have been a hot health topic for a few years now, and it’s only getting hotter as researchers learn more about their potential capabilities. There are plenty of commercials on TV and ads online for supplements and foods that promise to deliver you the bacteria you need to live a healthy and ...click here to read more

Laughing every day truly is the best medicine, and we now have scientific research to prove it. According to recent studies, laughing every day significantly benefits our physical and mental health, helping us feel better all around. So, if you’re looking for a way to boost your overall well-being or just make yourself smile, put ...click here to read more

If you leak a little urine when you cough or sneeze, or have some severe urges to get to the bathroom, or even if you pack pads in your purse when you go out, you may think these things are normal. Maybe you don’t, but you’re too embarrassed to talk about it. In any event, ...click here to read more

If you’re still searching for a healthy New Year’s resolution, here is one for you: try cutting back on booze. Just because you’re late to the Dry January party doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy it. Millions of people ditch alcohol every January after overindulging during the holidays. Some may just want a lifestyle change ...click here to read more