Category Archives: Health News

Death is an inevitable part of life, and with it comes the grief we feel when we lose someone we love. Because of this inevitability, how grief affects our health has become the topic of recent research. In a new study, it was found that the existence of both grief and sleep disturbances can cause ...click here to read more

It seems like everyone you talk to nowadays is battling some type of digestive woe. From bloating and gas to constipation and even diarrhea, everyone has their own story of digestive problems. Digestive problems can occur for several different reasons from dietary and lifestyle changes to having an underlying condition. Knowing what the cause of ...click here to read more

Sleep is one of the necessities of life, like breathing and drinking plenty of water. Not getting enough sleep can have serious consequences on your health. The causes of sleep deprivation or sleep disturbances have been an important research topic for this reason. A new study has found that poor sleep may be linked to ...click here to read more

We are fast approaching winter, but maybe where you live, it’s already been feeling like winter. This is a time where many of us stay in, as the days are shorter and definitely colder. While many of us may choose to be lazy and watch more TV during this time, there is a much better ...click here to read more

Hearing loss is irreversible but can be improved with the use of hearing aids. Hearing is important for health not only because it allows us the ability to hear sounds, conversations, and warnings, but because it plays a large role in our cognitive health. It has been extensively studied that among those with hearing loss, ...click here to read more

It is well known that living with high blood pressure can be dangerous to health, but often when high blood pressure is discussed, it often covers matters of the heart. But having high blood pressure raises the risk of poor health outcomes of the heart but can hurt other organs too. Portal hypertension is a ...click here to read more

Metabolic syndrome is defined as a condition made up of a cluster of familiar health problems. For example, a person who is obese with high blood sugar and high cholesterol has metabolic syndrome. These health problems increase a person’s risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in the enlargement of ...click here to read more

If you suffer from bladder leaks, it is often recommended to perform Kegel exercises to keep your pelvic floor strong. Unfortunately, not all bladder leaks are caused by weak pelvic muscles, so in that case, performing endless amounts of Kegel’s won’t do much for preventing leaks from occurring. For some women, bladder leaks are caused ...click here to read more

Glaucoma is a chronically progressive condition that can lead to permanent blindness. It is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the world. Blindness from glaucoma is due to chronically raised intraocular pressure that results in damage to the optic nerve. A sub-category of glaucoma is referred to as normal tension glaucoma (NTG) because the ...click here to read more

Testosterone is a key hormone in men, not only for libido and sexual health, but for strength, energy, and for promoting other typically male traits such as body hair. It is natural that men’s testosterone levels drop as they age, but researchers have found that modern men have less testosterone than men in the past. ...click here to read more

Our bones change as we age. What was once strong becomes weaker, and there is a higher risk of fractures and broken bones. Our bones are important to our health, as they provide the body with its form and protect your organs. Therefore, keeping your bones healthy is vital. But if you believe common myths ...click here to read more

Digestive problems including IBS are common, but a low FODMAP diet may be helpful for some sufferers. Research suggests there is a strong connection between symptoms such as gas, bloating, diarrhea, or constipation and FODMAPS. FODMAP stands for Fermentable Oligo-Di-Mono-Saccharides and Polyols. Basically, this means short-chain carbohydrates which are found in certain foods. Wheat and ...click here to read more

Diabetes is a chronic condition caused by the body’s inability to properly control its blood sugar levels. Chronically raised blood sugar levels can results in innumerable detriments to one’s health, including heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. As of 2015 statistics, diabetes is estimated to affect 30 million Americans, 12 million of whom are over ...click here to read more

Ever felt a pain in your toe? Maybe this pain even prevented you from moving it? This cramping may have been temporary, but it was probably a nuisance. There are many different reasons for toe cramps, and uncovering the reason can help you prevent future toe cramping and reduce the pain and cramping. Here are ...click here to read more