Category Archives: Health News

Chronic inflammation in middle age is associated with memory and thinking problems in later life. Inflammation comes in two forms: acute and chronic. Acute inflammation is the body’s response to infection or injury and is necessary. Chronic inflammation, on the other hand, is not healthy. It is defined as inflammation which lingers for months or ...click here to read more

Risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) increases with high animal meat consumption. The latest research findings suggest that animal meat consumption is associated with higher fat accumulation in the liver, which can trigger NAFLD. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is often associated with obesity and particular eating habits, typically diets high in fat. The latest ...click here to read more

What came first, the chicken or the egg? If you think about that argument, there are valid points to support either side. The same type of argument can also be made when it comes to poor sleep and pain. Does poor sleep contribute to pain, or does living with pain rob you of your sleep? ...click here to read more

Variability in blood pressure after a stroke may increase death risk. The latest research findings looked closely at varying blood pressure numbers after a stroke and their impact on death risk. The researchers looked at data from 1,947 patients who had four to five blood pressure readings within 24 hours after a stroke. After adjusting ...click here to read more

A new study has uncovered that controlling high blood pressure may help stall dementia. The study was a large randomized trial, and it found that patients who underwent intensive treatment for high blood pressure were 19 percent less likely to experience early cognitive deficiencies compared to those who underwent traditional blood pressure treatment. Early cognitive ...click here to read more

If you consider yourself shorter in height, you may experience particular challenges in life, such as being unable to reach items on a shelf or not being able to see past a crowd of people. Sure, being shorter has its downfalls, but it also has its positives. Did you know that being short is linked ...click here to read more

High sodium intake increases postural lightheadedness (orthostatic hypotension). Some people may experience slight dizziness when changing positions, such as going from laying down to a standing up position. This is the result of a drop in blood pressure. For some individuals, this lightheadedness may contribute to falls and other dangers. It has been suggested that ...click here to read more

When you think of Crohn’s disease, you may think of the digestive system and abdominal discomfort. Crohn’s disease is an autoimmune and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The immune system wrongfully attacks the intestines and the lower digestive tract, causing inflammation, diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramping, unintended weight loss, and bloody stool. But few people know ...click here to read more

Consuming walnuts has been found to reduce the symptoms of depression. The latest study found that patients who consumed walnuts experienced a 26 percent reduction in depression scores compared to those who did not consume nuts. Lead investigator Dr. Lenore Arab explained, “According to the CDC, one out of every six adults will have depression at ...click here to read more

Valentine’s day is only three days away. If you’re still scrambling to put together a romantic meal, let us offer some suggestions that will go a long way in supporting your heart health. This holiday is the occasion surrounding the heart, so why not put together a menu that offers heart benefits? A heart attack ...click here to read more

We are still very much in flu season. Maybe you were unlucky and got it this season, or perhaps you’re one of the lucky ones. In either case, when it comes to the flu, there is a bunch of false information floating around. Believing some of these myths may increase your risk of illness or ...click here to read more

When we start to become forgetful, we may begin to worry that it’s a sign of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. But in some cases, memory loss is an indication of hearing loss. There have been several studies that have revealed a link between hearing loss and memory loss. It isn’t surprising that if a person ...click here to read more

We all get bloated from time to time. Maybe we overeat too quickly; eat foods we’re intolerant or allergic to, or sometimes we get bloated, and we don’t know why. Diet does play a significant role in bloating, and knowing which foods to eat and which to avoid can go a long way in reducing ...click here to read more

They say the eyes are the window to the soul. They could also reveal many health conditions too. If the whites of your eyes start to appear yellowish, it could be a sign of liver disease. Liver disease can lead to jaundice, which causes the skin and eyes to appear yellow. Jaundice is a result ...click here to read more