Category Archives: Health News

Cases of liver cirrhosis are increasing, which is due to the obesity epidemic we are facing in North America. However, according to new research presented at Digestive Disease Week 2019, physical activity, including walking and muscle-strengthening activities, have been linked with significantly reduced risk of cirrhosis-related death. There are currently no guidelines for the optimal ...click here to read more

If you need more reasons to try and control blood sugar, here is another: it might affect your memory. Research indicates that over time, rising blood sugar leads to lower performance in cognitive function and memory. When blood sugar levels get high and remain uncontrolled, it has the potential to damage nerves in the brain, ...click here to read more

If you’re someone with a short fuse, you may want to find a way to calm down. It could play a major role in your risk for chronic illness. A new study published by the American Psychological Association proves that there’s a strong association between anger and increased inflammation. Although inflammation is completely normal and ...click here to read more

In the near future, finding out your risk for heart attack or stroke could be as easy as getting a blood test. According to a new study, this blood test already exists and could change the way we look at health. The test is currently being used in hospitals to help medical staff diagnose heart ...click here to read more

With the entire baby boomer generation set to be at least 65 in the next decade, there will be growing health challenges. One of the main ones is understanding how various factors contribute to overall health. Often, people look to treat specific ailments instead of examining the whole. If you have high blood pressure, for ...click here to read more

Research from a recent study has shown that light physical activity may help with brain aging. Nicole Spartano of the Boston University School of Medicine and colleagues explained in JAMA Network Open that the human brain typically shrinks in older age. The volume typically declines about 0.2 percent per year by age 60. It is ...click here to read more

Sometimes you can feel “old” and have no idea why. It could be a little extra fatigue, some confusion, or a difficult lack of strength that you chalk up to aging. These things can creep up slowly, after all, making them difficult to notice. But what if it’s not just normal aging? Might there be ...click here to read more

New research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that close to 23-percent of Americans are living with arthritis. And it seems that something these people are doing—or not doing—may contribute to its severity. Looking at populations across the United States, researchers learned there was a very close relationship between physical ...click here to read more

There’s no doubt that genetics play a role in stroke risk. Very strong associations exist between family history, age, and stroke risk. But just because your 30s and 40s are long behind you and your mother or father had a stroke, it does not mean that you’re doomed to a similar fate. The Centers for ...click here to read more

Some new data may have you wary about applying sunscreen. With summer right around the corner, what should you do? Research published in The Journal of the American Medical Association is showing that chemicals in sunscreen leach into the bloodstream. This may not come as a major shock, however, they were found to remain in ...click here to read more

Two linked papers published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry have found that older adults who regularly take part in number and word puzzles have sharper brain function. Researchers had previously presented findings on a connection between word puzzles and brain health, but this new information builds on this to include those who regularly ...click here to read more

Do you ever feel guilty about dozing off for a midday nap? If you do, you shouldn’t. That nap could be lowering your risk for a heart attack. New research from the American College of Cardiology suggests a daily nap could lower blood pressure as much as consuming less salt and alcohol. In fact, daily ...click here to read more

Americans do not get enough magnesium. And it shows. Research indicates that up to 75 percent of Americans are not getting they’re daily recommended intake of the mineral. This may explain a lot about the overall health of the nation. Too little magnesium is associated with a host of potential health issues, as it plays ...click here to read more

For most people, LDL cholesterol is known to narrow arteries, but a new study now shows that it may contribute to venous thromboembolism. Known as the “bad cholesterol,” LDL can lead to heart attack and strokes, but this new information sheds light onto a new way it can be harmful to health. The study, presented ...click here to read more