Category Archives: Health News

When it comes to taste, give me a slab of prime rib or a thick steak on the grill over a chicken breast any day of the week. But for health purposes, maybe I’ll stick with the chicken – or so traditional wisdom goes. A new report published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition ...click here to read more

A new study presented at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR 2019) has shown an increased rate of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in those with type 1 diabetes and inflammatory bowel disease. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that can affect more than just the joints. Many people experience fatigue, loss of appetite, and ...click here to read more

A brand-new study is showing just how much heart health impacts brain health. And the result is that the two seem absolutely inseparable. The largest and longest study of its kind—featuring nearly 8,000 people and lasting 15 years—showed that if heart health falters, thinking ability and memory do too. During the study, which featured healthy ...click here to read more

For the first time, scientists have found an association between gut bacteria and fibromyalgia. This new research is the first to show that people who suffer from chronic pain have a variation in microbiome composition. Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder that affects two to four percent of the population and has no known cure. It ...click here to read more

There’s no doubt that food choices play a massive role in nearly every facet of your health. The thing is, most people have no idea what they’re eating. You may look at your week and say, “yeah, I ate pretty well,” forgetting about the chocolate bars, chips, sodas and French fries that were sprinkled in. ...click here to read more

Type-2 diabetes can make eating a big challenge. In fact, even those looking to avoid type-2 diabetes can have trouble deciding what to eat and what to leave on the shelf, menu, or plate. The key to managing blood sugar is identifying foods that can boost it in a hurry, and those that don’t. At ...click here to read more

Have you ever been convinced that a treatment protocol prescribed by your doctor just didn’t work? A new study suggests you could have been on to something. In an attempt to create a comprehensive list of ineffective or outdated medical procedures, devices, and practices, a research team looked at over 3,000 articles from three well-known ...click here to read more

Fiber is the stuff that helps you stay regular, right? Partly. In the last couple of years, the research on fiber’s benefits has been growing substantially, showing it is an instrumental part of overall health and wellness. And the more that is learned, the more important it is to make sure you’re getting about 25–35 ...click here to read more

Researchers at São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Brazil, collaborating with colleagues at Oxford Brookes University in the United Kingdom, have reported a discovery about how stress may affect heart rate and auditory attention. This new report shows that brain activity related to auditory perception parallels heart rate, which offers a new perspective for the ...click here to read more

Is there more to brushing your teeth than fresh breath and a bright smile? A new study is saying “yes” in a big way. Researchers from the University of Bergen have found that oral hygiene may have a significant role in cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s risk. They noted that having gum disease—known as gingivitis—is closely ...click here to read more

If you or a family member has asthma, minimizing potential triggers in your home is an absolute must. Limiting flare-ups and asthma attacks can make your life easier, your home more comfortable, and allow you to enjoy a higher quality of life. Although you might not be able to eliminate every trigger all the time, ...click here to read more

A new study published in the European Heart Journal has found that patients who suffer from atrial fibrillation have an increased risk of dementia, even in people who have not suffered a stroke. This is the largest study to investigate the association in an elderly population. Atrial fibrillation is an irregular and often abnormally fast ...click here to read more

When reading about a healthy diet, nuts and legumes are always mentioned. But both food groups have such a variety, and some, like peanuts, are often mistaken for being one or another. Peanuts, for example, are not a nut, but a legume! In any event, both are packed with nutrients. Nuts, in particular, are nutritional ...click here to read more

According to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, those who have suffered a heart attack or angina may show accelerated signs of cognitive decline. This was one of the most extensive longitudinal studies investigating the progression of cognitive decline before and after coronary heart disease. Coronary heart disease ...click here to read more