Category Archives: Health News

We all experience bouts of low libido, and there are many different reasons for this including stress and illness. Experiencing low libido from time to time isn’t something to be concerned about, but when does low libido become something you need to discuss with your doctor? Recognizing that fine line between normal and not normal ...click here to read more

Physical therapy reduces opioid use associated with musculoskeletal pain. With the growing opioid crisis, finding alternative treatment methods to reduce the number of patients on opioids can help save lives. There have been many studies as of late that have shown early physiotherapy intervention for lower back pain to be successful in reducing opioid use, ...click here to read more

Here’s more evidence that supports the notion that we need seven to eight hours of sleep per night. Sleeping less than six hours a night can increase your risk of atherosclerosis – hardening of the arteries as a result of a build-up of plaque. To achieve their findings, the researchers looked at parameters of atherosclerosis ...click here to read more

Even if you’ve gone a long time without using your muscles, when you get back into it, your muscles may still work as effectively as they did before. It was believed that the phrase “use it or lose it” held true when it came to muscles, but researchers are now re-evaluating this notion. A recent ...click here to read more

Drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes may change the gut microbiome. The drug is known as acarbose, and it’s a common treatment for type 2 diabetes. It can change the gut microbiome in a reversible and diet-dependent manner. The study highlights the importance of drugs changing the gut microbiome and points out that there ...click here to read more

How easy would life be if you could obtain all your heart information just by using the bathroom? It might sound crazy, but we are pretty close to such technology. There are already at-home devices that can offer insight into your heart health, like at-home blood pressure monitors. The problem with at-home devices is that ...click here to read more

There is a study that is currently underway examining whether nicotine patches could improve memory in individuals who have mild memory loss. The MIND (Memory Improvement through Nicotine Dosing) study is the longest and largest running study of its kind. It is looking to recruit 300 volunteers across the US who are generally healthy, non-smokers, ...click here to read more

There are many different reasons why we can’t sleep, including drinking coffee late at night, exercising before bed, stress, an uncomfortable bed, and medical conditions. But did you ever think that who you share your bed with could also be a risk factor? Whether you’re newly sharing a bed with someone or have been sharing ...click here to read more

Veins are an essential part of the circulatory system. They are responsible for returning blood to the heart to be reoxygenated. When there is a problem with the veins, the ability to return blood back to the heart becomes impaired. This commonly triggers varicose veins – the unsightly blueish veins that appear bulging on the ...click here to read more

Maybe you grew up in a household that didn’t condone crying, or over the years you worked on holding back your tears for whatever reason. Even though you may think you look tougher by not crying, you are doing yourself a disservice. Tears are necessary to maintain healthy eyes, and crying is good for your ...click here to read more

Nowadays, it seems like everyone has a fitness tracker around their wrist. It’s great that people are monitoring their activity and heart rate, but how many people know what their heart rate is trying to tell them? First and foremost, a healthy heart rate is between 60 and 100 beats per minute. You can easily ...click here to read more

Morning exercise with short walking breaks lowers blood pressure in older adults. The latest study revealed that at least 30 minutes of walking in the morning is enough to support healthy blood pressure throughout the day. Furthermore, taking frequent breaks throughout the day can improve blood pressure benefits from morning exercise. The study looked at ...click here to read more

The vascular system – otherwise known as the cardiovascular system – encompasses the heart and all of your body’s blood vessels. This is an important bodily system because blood in the body is like gasoline in the car, and your bodies ability to receive enough blood every second of the day helps you perform all ...click here to read more

Muscle and joint pain can hinder your exercise efforts. That soreness you feel after an intense workout can prevent future workouts from being as effective, which can stop you from reaching your fitness goals. There are some tips you can utilize to reduce recovery time and optimize future workouts, and by employing these tips, you ...click here to read more