Category Archives: Health News

A blood clot in the leg – or deep vein thrombosis (DVT) – is a very serious health condition. If a clot in the leg dislodges, it can travel to other parts of the body, causing blockages and complications. Even if it stays in the leg, it can trigger symptoms. If left untreated, contribute to ...click here to read more

Frailty is associated with increased dementia risk in the elderly. Research findings suggest frailty should be considered in clinical care and management of Alzheimer’s dementia. Professor Kenneth Rockwood explained, “By reducing an individual’s physiological reserve, frailty could trigger the clinical expression of dementia when it might remain asymptomatic in someone who is not frail. This ...click here to read more

Wintertime is not many people’s favorite time of the year. It’s cold, dark, and snow, slush, and ice make it difficult to get around. On top of the weather, the winter months bring with them another risk – illness. It’s no surprise that more people seem to be out of the office during this time. ...click here to read more

Mindfulness helps lower menopausal symptoms and stress in women, according to research findings. Specifically, the researchers highlighted that being mindful showed benefits for menopausal women who struggled with irritability, anxiety, and depression. Study lead author Richa Sood explained, “In this study, we found that midlife women with higher mindfulness scores experienced fewer menopausal symptoms. These ...click here to read more

Spices are used to enhance food flavoring, but they’re also a great way to improve your health. When it comes to spices, you have options from sweet and salty to strong, mild, and savory. One of the world’s most expensive spice is saffron, with one-pound costing between 500 to 5,000 US dollars. If you’ve ever ...click here to read more

Every year, we see the release of new fitness trends. In the past, we’ve seen the explosion of trends like SoulCycle, Zumba, CrossFit, and even hula hooping! This year is no different. A new fitness trend is slowly emerging, but we’re sure you’ll be hearing and seeing more of it as the year goes on. ...click here to read more

There are many other factors aside from exposure to loud noises that can cause hearing loss, ann irreversible health condition. In fact, there are many health conditions associated with hearing loss, including type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, high cholesterol, and certain infections and viruses. In some rare cases, medications like acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and aspirin have been ...click here to read more

Sweet potatoes are a delicious root vegetable that is packed with nutrients and vitamins, which makes them a great health food. Many people opt for sweet potatoes over yellow potatoes because they are lower in carbohydrates, making them a great diet staple. Sweet potatoes also contain protein and fiber. With that said, here are five ...click here to read more

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is slowly becoming the number one cause of liver disease. Symptoms of NAFLD include an enlarged liver, fatigue, pain in the upper right abdomen, abdominal swelling, enlarged blood vessels beneath the skin’s surface, enlarged breasts in men, enlarged spleen, red palms, and yellowing of the eyes and skin (jaundice). The ...click here to read more

Higher levels of daily movement help improve thinking and memory skills in older adults. As there is a higher risk of memory and thinking problems occurring in older age, daily movements may offer a simple and viable solution to preserving such areas of health. Lead author of the study Dr. Aron S. Buchman explained, “We ...click here to read more

Living with anxiety can have detrimental long-term effects on your health. Anxiety can interfere with your daily life, making it increasingly difficult to perform everyday tasks as you become stricken with worry or fear. Anxiety is associated with a higher risk of depression, suicide risk, substance abuse, and even certain physical illnesses. Anxiety compromises the ...click here to read more

If you’re a female, you’ve probably experienced at least one urinary tract infection (UTI) in your life. You were probably made aware of some at-home remedies you could try, such as drinking cranberry juice. You may have tried this and maybe even relayed this information to others. Unfortunately, many of these remedies aren’t useful remedies ...click here to read more

The Mediterranean diet improves cardiovascular health by lowering systolic blood pressure and arterial stiffness. It consists of eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, olive oil and nuts, fish or lean meat, and minimal consumption of sugary foods. Many studies have come out revealing the benefits of the Mediterranean diet on brain and heart ...click here to read more

Many aspects of health begin to decline as we age. Vision problems occur, hearing may start to fade, and joint pain worsens. For men specifically, their testosterone levels can start to drop, which can leave them feeling fatigued, weak, experiencing low libido, and make them prone to weight gain. Although testosterone levels do decrease each ...click here to read more