Category Archives: Health News

The average person consumes about 20 times more salt than the body needs, putting themselves at risk of health complications. However, there are a lot of foods that are low sodium – you can try a low sodium diet to maintain good health. Table salt is the main source of sodium. Our bodies only need ...click here to read more

Two new studies have come out that reveal the high cost of living with untreated hearing loss. The studies suggest that seniors who are unaware or do not treat their hearing loss tend to endure higher medical bills than a person who does treat their hearing loss. One study analyzed data from over 77,000 U.S. ...click here to read more

There is so much talk about the prostate gland, but many of us don’t actually know what it does. We know that it can become enlarged over time, which can lead to some complications. The prostate gland is about the size of a walnut. Its primary responsibility is to keep the male reproduction system on ...click here to read more

We have all been told the many, many benefits of eating healthy on a regular basis. This has not stopped the onslaught of research that continues to be published on this very topic, though. In fact, one new study claims that women who consume a healthy diet of mainly fruits and veggies experience fewer symptoms ...click here to read more

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is on the rise and obesity is the biggest contributing factor to the condition. The latest research findings suggest that genetics may also play a role in a person’s risk of developing fatty liver disease. The latest study looked at over 1,000 patients with NAFLD. The researchers found three genetic ...click here to read more

When you think of osteoporosis, you often think of women, but men can also develop this bone disease. In fact, men experience osteoporosis at higher rates than previous believed, yet it continues to be a condition that is overlooked and underrated. Statistically, one in two women will experience osteoporosis, while among men, it is one ...click here to read more

Bladder leaks can really cramp your style, but the good news is that you can perform certain exercises to help strengthen your pelvic floor muscles so you can be leak-free. You probably already do some of these exercises during your usual routine, but just don’t realize they can go a long way in preventing bladder ...click here to read more

Vision loss and suffering an injury from a slip and fall are two things nearly everyone fears about getting older. New research suggests that the two are related – the findings of a new study claim that with worsening vision, your risk of a slip and fall increase significantly. As 1 out of every 11 ...click here to read more

Men suffering from low testosterone may be advised to undergo testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). However, there has been a long-held belief that testosterone replacement therapy may increase cardiovascular risk. The latest research findings suggest TRT does not increase cardiovascular risk and is generally safe to undergo. The recent study comes from Italy, where researchers conducted ...click here to read more

Low-calorie diets are very popular as a means to lose weight, but research suggests they can have detrimental consequences on your bones and muscles. An Australian study suggests that low calorie diets can result in weaker handgrip strength and reduce bone mineral density (BMD). These effects were seen more so among women. The study included ...click here to read more

The Tsimane (pronounced chee-may-nay) population live in Bolivia and are considered to have the healthiest hearts in the world. This group of people has very little interaction with modern society. Studies have suggested that these people have a near non-existent risk for heart disease. Professor of anthropology Michael Gurven explained, “The Tsimane have the healthiest ...click here to read more

A new study has found that suffering from dry eye can slow down your reading rate and have an effect on daily activities. Dry eye occurs when the eye is unable to produce enough natural liquid to keep itself lubricated. Some of us experience this condition for short periods of time when allergy season arises, ...click here to read more

Staying hydrated is essential for good health. A large percentage of our body is made up of water, so keeping that supply full is important. It seems obvious enough that to stay hydrated, you should drink, but you could be hydrating yourself incorrectly. Here are the eight wrong ways of hydration: 8 Ways You’re Hydrating ...click here to read more

The latest research findings have unveiled that loneliness is linked with a higher risk of dementia. The study looked at data collected from over 12,000 participants spanning over a 10-year time period. Those who experienced loneliness experienced a 40 percent higher risk of dementia. The risk still remained across genders, ethnicity, or education levels. This ...click here to read more