Category Archives: Health News

If you’re 65 or older, you’re at risk for a potentially serious fall. People in this age cohort suffer a fall every second in the United States, and it’s their number one cause of injury-related death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 20 percent of falls in adults tend to ...click here to read more

If you are feeling the weight of multiple prescription meds, taking a walk in your local green space may help! Nature has been known to have numerous calming effects on mental and physical health, and a new study now has the science to back up the claims. Read on to learn how spending more time ...click here to read more

Muscle loss is a preventable cause of disability that aging people should pay more attention to. Preventing it is pretty straightforward: life weight, be active, and eat protein. A new study is suggesting another way to help aging populations retain muscle mass and strength: adequate blood levels of vitamin D. Researchers in Brazil and the ...click here to read more

If you are someone with type 2 diabetes and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) who uses coffee to power through your days, you will want to keep reading. New research suggests that curling up with a cup of joe may be more than just an energy boost — studies have shown that drinking coffee can ...click here to read more

Life certainly has its ups and downs, but sometimes challenging events can happen all at once. And sometimes, one thing can feel like the weight of the entire world. When you’re buried and feel like your entire world is upside down, it can be nearly impossible to feel joy – this can be normal. Health ...click here to read more

If you’re an older adult with dementia, you may be at risk for a high fall risk. According to recent studies, half of all adults over 65 diagnosed with dementia experience at least one fall every year—a staggering statistic that’s sure to make even the most agile among us stumble. But worry not, because this ...click here to read more

If you’re drinking a daily Diet Coke to stave off weight gain, you could be making things a lot harder on your bladder. Urinary incontinence is no fun. The uncontrollable urge to get to the bathroom, or even worse, leaking urine unexpectedly, may be exacerbated by artificially-sweetened beverages. A new study suggests that women who ...click here to read more

People with multiple sclerosis (MS) have difficulty mustering up the energy to live a normal life. Extreme fatigue often tops the list of the most distressing symptoms. Now a new study suggests that light therapy may help people with MS get their lives back. MS is an autoimmune disease that occurs when the body attacks ...click here to read more

People who suffer from anxiety may want to take notice of their heart health. For many of us, emotional eating can be a crutch during stressful moments — a way to take the edge off and provide some forget-you’re-stressed relief. Unfortunately, our habits might not be doing us any favors regarding our physical health. In ...click here to read more

A new study has found that quitting alcohol can help lower the complications of liver cirrhosis, even in patients who have advanced cases of the disease. The work also revealed that if can help them live longer. Cirrhosis is one of the most frequent and severe complications of excessive drinking. It is marked by significant ...click here to read more

At some point, everybody has stayed awake, knowing they should be in bed. Maybe you had to catch one more episode, were at a concert, or just needed some alone time. But do it too often, and that urge to stay awake can adversely affect your health. We live in a highly wired world that ...click here to read more

New research suggests that being overweight and having other health conditions linked to obesity, such as elevated blood pressure, can increase your risk of developing macular degeneration. Understanding how being overweight or obese contributes to this condition and what you can do about it is an important step toward protecting your eyesight now and in ...click here to read more

Many parts of the country are getting some snow, and while the general population may be fretting and planning to stay in, skiers and snowboarders are looking to hit the slopes. Although it’s enticing, you don’t really want to jump right off the chair lift and onto the slopes. Like any physical activity, skiing and ...click here to read more

Poor diet is a major factor in many serious health issues, with fast food often cited as one of the leading causes of liver disease. So, while fast food is convenient, inexpensive, and tastes good – is it worth the risks? Recent research has indicated a link between regular fast food meals and the development ...click here to read more