Category Archives: Health News

Summer, unfortunately, can’t last forever, and you may have already been experiencing some pretty frigid temperatures. As winter is upon us, it’s important that we pay extra close attention to your heart. This is because studies have shown that the risk of a cardiovascular-related event increases as the temperature drops. It’s not uncommon for health ...click here to read more

Glaucoma is the most common cause of permanent blindness around the world. It is estimated to affect 70 million people globally. Primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) is one type of the condition that is characterized by an open, normal appearing anterior chamber angle but an increased intraocular pressure (IOP). There is currently no cure for ...click here to read more

Being over the age of 60 can bring with it many different health changes. One health problem deals with the brain. The risk of memory loss increases as we get older, but new research suggests that seniors are underestimating their memory loss. The latest findings suggest that among surveyed seniors, only 28 percent felt that ...click here to read more

We all know that having more HDL cholesterol than LDL cholesterol is ideal for good heart health, but if you’re a woman, having more good cholesterol can also help protect your brain. Developing dementia can negatively impact a person’s life. As memory declines, so can many abilities and functions. Being forgetful can put a person’s ...click here to read more

Insomnia is a sleep disorder that causes people to have trouble falling asleep and trouble staying asleep. There are some treatment options available for managing the symptoms of the condition, including medications and therapy. When dealing with mental health issues, including insomnia, not all methods of treatment work for every patient. Part of creating a ...click here to read more

Cataracts is the clouding of the lens of the eye. A person living with cataracts has a difficult time seeing as images appear foggy, blurry, or distorted. Picture looking through a window that is fogged up – that would give you some idea of how a cataracts patient sees the world. Cataracts can be removed ...click here to read more

If you are a woman in your fifties and occasionally suffer from urinary incontinence, you are not alone. A new national survey finds that nearly half of women above the age of 50 suffer anywhere from an occasional urine leak to full incontinence. The survey asked over 1,000 women between the ages of 50 and ...click here to read more

One in four people worldwide will die as a result of a condition caused by deep vein thrombosis. Not sure what that is? In layman’s terms, it’s a blood clot. It can be a very serious and dangerous condition when not treated. Blood clots can lead to stroke, heart attack, or a life-threatening clot in ...click here to read more

If you’re struggling to fall asleep, you may reach for a snack to help. Whichever food or beverage you choose, make sure it isn’t an avocado. Avocados are trendy right now from dips and toast. But avocados should be avoided before bed if you want a good night’s rest. Nutritionists suggest that regularly consuming an ...click here to read more

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Living with UC can lead to gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and increased abdominal sounds. Other symptoms may include fever, weight loss, rectal pain, and bloody stools. But research findings now suggest that UC patients have a higher risk of experiencing swollen ...click here to read more

Breakfast is the first meal you consume of the day and starting with a good breakfast can set the tone for a full day of good health. Case-in-point, eating healthy foods for breakfast can help reduce your blood pressure. The key is knowing which foods to consume. Although many of us may opt for cereal ...click here to read more

Juicing has become a very popular trend, and for good reason. You can easily drink up a slew of vitamin-rich fruits and veggies quite quickly. One type of juice you should integrate into your daily diet due to the slew of health benefits associated with it is celery juice. 10 Benefits of Celery Juice Lower ...click here to read more

When we talk about heart health, it is not often that we hear the term atherosclerosis, although it plays a major role in our chances of having a heart attack or stroke. Atherosclerosis is a disease that causes plaque (fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other molecules) to build up in our arteries and blood vessels. If ...click here to read more

You may have noticed that in your local grocery store, there are many more food items that say “gluten-free.” With the spike in gluten-free items, you would think that Celica’s disease is a very common condition. Celiac disease is a sensitivity to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. When a person with ...click here to read more