Category Archives: Health News

Changes in vision are most common through age, but there are other causes of vision loss that are not a result of growing older. Here are four common eye conditions which can occur at any age that you should be aware of so that you can reduce your risk of vision loss. 4 Causes of ...click here to read more

How many hours of sleep do you typically get? If it’s not between seven and nine hours, then, unfortunately, you are probably sleep-deprived. Lack of sleep and poor sleep is a serious epidemic across the country, and it can lead to serious health consequences. Just by adding an extra hour of sleep each night to ...click here to read more

When it comes to leg pain it can occur for many different reasons, ranging in severity. Understanding the cause of your leg pain can help you treat and prevent future leg pains. Here are six common causes of leg pain to recognize. 6 Types of Leg Pain Shin splints Shin splints are felt in the ...click here to read more

A new study published online in the American Thoracic Society’s American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine has found that adults in middle age who suffer from lung disease may be at an increased risk of developing dementia later in life. According to the researchers, this goes for both restrictive and obstructive lung diseases, ...click here to read more

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the term used for a number of conditions that result in the same symptoms: inflamed and painful bowels, bloating, abdominal pain, and bloody diarrhea. More than one in five people worldwide are afflicted by one or more of these conditions. They can be hard to treat and can often alter ...click here to read more

Sleep disturbances are more common than you might think. They are estimated to affect between 36 and 69% of older adults. Past research has linked sleep disturbances to depression, increased risk of mortality, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, cognitive decline, decrease in physical function, and lowered quality of life. Because of the known vast ...click here to read more

High blood pressure is a serious threat to your heart and arteries, but did you know it can also harm your lungs? Because blood flows throughout the entire body, and all your organs require adequate blood, having high blood pressure can have detrimental effects on other areas of the body and health. There is another ...click here to read more

Research findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggest that one in three people with prediabetes also has arthritis. Furthermore, half of those living with prediabetes and arthritis are also obese and/or inactive. The study looked at data from 2009 and 2016 from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys. The researchers ...click here to read more

Your winter body is much different than your summer body. Some changes are noticeable, but others you may not realize. Here are 11 weird things that happen to your body more so during the winter months. 11 Things That Happen to Your Body during Winter Your tongue it more active Because your lips are chapped ...click here to read more

Cold brewing coffee has gained much popularity. Cold brew coffee means that the coffee is made through a low temperature, long-contact process. It really gained momentum during the summer and sales have drastically increased 580 percent since 2011. There has been very little research on cold brew coffees chemical attributes, including pH levels and antioxidants, ...click here to read more

You may have seen more taro root in supermarkets and even in beverages, but maybe you aren’t quite sure what it is or how to even enjoy it. First off, taro root is a starchy root vegetable originating in Asia. When cooked, taro has a slightly sweet taste and a texture similar to a potato. ...click here to read more

If your libido has been kicked up a notch this season, there is a good reason for it. What is the most common and popular scent during the fall season? If you guessed pumpkin pie, you are right! And according to science, pumpkin pie is considered an aphrodisiac, meaning it can get you in the ...click here to read more

Predicting the effects of consuming a particular diet over many years is very difficult to do. First, you have to have a scientific basis for why you want to test a certain diet in humans. Then you have to find willing participants to agree to follow this diet for many years. After all of that, ...click here to read more

The Achilles tendon is an important part of the human body since it helps us with propelling movements like running, jumping, and cycling. However, it can be prone to injuries if Achilles tendon stretches aren’t part of your routine. The Achilles tendon runs along the back of the lower leg and then connects two major ...click here to read more