Category Archives: Health News

When a muscle cramp hits, it can be uncomfortable and sometimes even debilitating depending on how severe the cramp is. Muscle cramping can be temporary or last for a few days. Muscle cramps commonly occur in the muscles in your extremities – the arms and legs – and this is primarily due to blood circulation. ...click here to read more

Recent research uncovered that supplementing with antioxidants can help improve visual impairment in non-advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD) patients, The Central Retinal Enrichment Supplementation Trial 2 (CREST 2) included 121 patients randomized to receive the ARED 2 formula, which contains a variety of powerful antioxidants that can help improve vision. There was a significant improvement ...click here to read more

We use our hands to do just about everything, so when they start to hurt, it can be a cause of concern. One of the most common causes of hand pain is repetitive strains, meaning that you make repetitive motions and movements with your hands. This can affect the muscles, tendons, and nerves in the ...click here to read more

Healthy blood circulation is necessary for the body to function correctly. This is because our blood carries oxygen and other essential nutrients that fuel all our organs and cells. Without proper blood circulation, we can start to experience declining health. One of the first signs we think of to spot poor blood circulation is cold ...click here to read more

Many factors play a role in a person’s longevity. Some of the most common ones are cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, and blood pressure status, but a recent study has found improved markers that could shed greater light on a person’s longevity than these traditional markers. The study included over 6,500 people over the age of 70 ...click here to read more

A high number of depression symptoms are associated with ischemic stroke risk, according to the latest research findings. Study author Marialaura Simonetto explained, “Depression is common and often goes untreated, so these results could hold great promise as we learn more about how depression may affect people’s risk for stroke and other cardiovascular problems and ...click here to read more

Mushrooms may reduce the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment by 50 percent. The researchers at the Department of Psychological Medicine and Department of Biochemistry at the Yoo Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore uncovered that seniors who consumed two standard portions of mushrooms weekly had a lower risk of ...click here to read more

When we hear the word ‘fat,’ we tend to squirm and fear it because it’s so full of negative connotations. But there is a big difference between good and bad fat, and if you aren’t getting enough good fat, it can negatively impact your health. Bad fats include saturated fat and trans fat. Saturated fat ...click here to read more

When we think about our digestive process, we think of chewing food, swallowing, food entering the stomach to be broken down, the broken-down food being absorbed by the intestines, then finally the waste being released through the colon. One process you wouldn’t think about that would impact your digestion is smell. Yes, we all enjoy ...click here to read more

Eating an energy-rich breakfast and spending less time watching TV can lower your heart disease risk. The findings come from a two-pronged study and found that these simple lifestyle changes are enough to reduce artery stiffness, which is a contributing factor to heart disease. Study lead author Dr. Sotirios Tsalamandris explained, “Environmental and lifestyle factors ...click here to read more

Urinary tract infections are most common among women, but men can develop them as well. The most common cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs) is a buildup of bacteria in the urinary tract. For men, a UTI forms in the urethra – the tube that runs from the opening of the tip of the penis ...click here to read more

Hearing loss isn’t just debilitating. It’s costly, especially if it’s left untreated. A recent report suggests that untreated hearing loss costs Canada $20 billion annually. The new report outlined that there is an estimated 1.7 million Canadians with untreated and debilitating hearing loss, which breaks down to $11,800 per untreated disabled person. Roughly 900,000 other ...click here to read more

People with migraines have a 20 percent increased risk of experiencing dry eye disease, and this is especially true for seniors. A study took place throughout 10 years and involved nearly 73,000 individuals who were cared for at ophthalmology clinics. The findings revealed that living with migraines was associated with a 20 percent higher risk ...click here to read more

The latest research findings suggest that high consumption of tomatoes may reduce the risk of liver cancer. The study was conducted on mice, and it found that tomatoes are rich in an antioxidant that can help reduce fatty liver disease, inflammation, and liver cancer. Professor Xiang-Dong Wang explained, “Consuming whole foods like tomatoes and processed ...click here to read more