Category Archives: Health News

According to a recent study, women who take antibiotics over a long period are at an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. The study published in the European Heart Journal found that women aged 60 or older who took antibiotics for more than two months had the greatest risk of cardiovascular disease. A long ...click here to read more

We have all been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and a new study shows just how important it can be for preventing heart disease. Researchers behind a new study found that the risk of heart-related death rises dramatically for those who skip breakfast. According to the research led by ...click here to read more

We all know that increasing muscle strength is good for health, but new findings presented at EuroPrevent in Lison are focusing specifically on muscle power and its connection to longevity. Muscle power depends on the ability to generate force and velocity and to coordinate movement. For example, lifting a weight one time requires strength, but ...click here to read more

According to a new study, those who take cholesterol-lowering statin drugs may be at a higher risk for developing high blood sugar levels, insulin resistance, and eventually type 2 diabetes. Statin drugs, a type prescribed to patients with high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol are being increasingly prescribed to patients, but these new findings ...click here to read more

Alzheimer’s disease is on the rise, and although there is no cure, researchers are constantly looking at ways to help reduce the risk of this memory-robbing disease or at least slow it down. One of those methods is through diet, as much of our health relies on diet. One diet that has been getting much ...click here to read more

Cardiovascular disease risk is lowered by substituting healthy plant proteins for red meat. Studies have shown that swapping out red meat for plant-based proteins can reduce the risk of heart disease. The study was a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials that looked at swapping out red meat for other types of food. Lead author of ...click here to read more

Diabetes increases the risk of stroke in women with gout. Gout is a type of arthritis that affects the tiny joints in the foot and ankle, but primarily in the big toe. It is caused by the crystallization of uric acid, which forms from high levels of purines that can be found in many foods ...click here to read more

A new experimental drug may be able to combat vision loss. The study was conducted on lab-grown human cells and mice by Johns Hopkins researchers. The study revealed that a compound known as AXT107 helps to stop abnormal blood vessels in the eye from leaking vision-blocking fluids. Previous research on this compound has found that ...click here to read more

Sleeping allows the brain to perform some “house cleaning” and eliminate waste. If the brain is unable to perform these tasks, there is a higher risk of memory loss or Alzheimer’s disease. There are many nighttime habits you could be performing that are putting your brain at risk of Alzheimer’s disease unknowingly, but recognizing and ...click here to read more

A high resting heart rate is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and death in men. The study found that a resting heart rate of 75 beats per minute (BPM) was associated with double the risk of early death risk from all causes. Furthermore, an increase of resting heart rate for men in ...click here to read more

Bulging blue veins that line your legs are known as varicose veins. For some, varicose veins run in the family. For others, they occur due to prolonged standing, inactivity, pregnancy, or being overweight. As additional weight accumulates on the legs, the walls of the blood vessels begin to weaken, which causes them to swell and ...click here to read more

The latest research findings have uncovered that systolic and diastolic blood pressure may be successfully reduced by using a cognitive behavior app. The daily-use app encourages patients to set out personalized behaviors to help reduce high blood pressure. The app is supported by a multidisciplinary team that looks at healthy behavior changes, and users can ...click here to read more

Older adults with chronic lower back pain have less skeletal muscle mass. The study followed 100 participants with chronic lower back pain (CLBP) for at least three months, along with an additional 560 participants without CLBP. Participants were asked to report pain intensity from zero to 10 on a visual analog scale. Skeletal muscle mass ...click here to read more

Acute inflammation is a natural response your body has to injury or infection that offers protective effects. Chronic inflammation is detrimental because it can lead to joint pain and stiffness along with other health problems. But how do you know if you are currently living with inflammation in your body? You may want to look ...click here to read more