Category Archives: Health News

Even if we can’t live forever, we can do things that make us appear younger, and we aren’t talking about spending hundreds on creams, masks, and other treatments. In fact, simple everyday habits can go a long way in changing your appearance and have people guessing about your real age. Here are six habits which ...click here to read more

A new study performed in Finland has found a connection between the consumption of dairy products and the risk of coronary heart disease. The researchers were building off of previous data that recognized an association between the consumption of fermented dairy products and blood lipid profiles. Dairy products considered to be fermented include cheese, yogurt, ...click here to read more

Because having a strong core is an important part of overall good health, especially as we age, here we outline some of the best core exercises for seniors. A weak core can put you at a higher risk for injury from falls and limit your mobility. Almost every move we make is generated from our ...click here to read more

When you visit your doctor, you probably discuss your cholesterol, blood pressure, and your sugar levels and weight, but do you mention your sex life? If you don’t, then you are part of the 83 percent of adults who don’t discuss sex with their doctors – but you should. Whether you want to acknowledge it ...click here to read more

Hearing loss is a common occurrence as we age, but it is not an inevitable part of aging. Unlike other areas of health that may be treated to improve them, once hearing loss occurs it cannot be brought back. Hearing loss is a serious condition, and not just because it affects your ability to hear. ...click here to read more

We have all heard stories about someone we know who was seriously injured by a slip-and-fall and worried about whether or not it would be us next. The sad truth is the risk of injury after a fall only increases as we age and can be doubly as likely if we also suffer from cognitive ...click here to read more

Exercise in osteoporosis is highly important as it can reduce the risk of bone fractures and falls. Before beginning an exercise program with osteoporosis, it’s important that you speak to your doctor to determine if exercise is safe and appropriate for you. Furthermore, it’s important to understand which exercises are safe to perform and which ...click here to read more

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a fancy way to say enlarged prostate. It is the most common cause of an enlarged prostate, with over half of men over the age of 51 and 90 percent of men over 80 having it. BPH can lead to urinary problems among men such as frequency and urgency or ...click here to read more

One of the most common over-the-counter painkillers is acetaminophen (Tylenol). Many of us have taken acetaminophen in our lifetime to relieve some degree of pain, whether it be from an injury or headache. Many of us take this painkiller without ever reading the labels or warnings, but really, we should. If we took the time ...click here to read more

Gastroenteritis is one of those words we do not hear particularly often, but many of us have experienced. The term describes any number of conditions that result in a swollen and inflamed digestive tract as well as vomiting and diarrhea, caused by a viral or bacterial infection. These types of conditions are entirely treatable but ...click here to read more

A recent study suggests that prediabetes may increase the risk of overactive bladder among women. Prediabetes is defined as having blood sugar levels higher than normal, but not as high to diagnose type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes if often a warning sign that lifestyle changes need to take place to reduce the risk of full-blown type ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis is a common condition among people over the age of 65. It is an autoimmune disorder that occurs when the body’s immune system attacks the healthy tissues in the joints or bones. Typical symptoms include swollen and painful joints that may also feel warm. More concerning, though, is the relation between rheumatoid arthritis ...click here to read more

It’s nothing new that sleep is important for health, but what you might not be aware of is poor sleep’s effect on the body. Poor sleep affects the body in many ways from hindering memory, increasing blood pressure, contributing to weight gain, and much more. But particularly for men, poor sleep can reduce testosterone levels. ...click here to read more

Vitamins are important to maintain overall good health. The bulk of vitamins can be found in much of the foods we eat. But for some of us, we may take vitamins in supplement form if our diet is lacking or to give our body a boost. Generally, vitamins in supplement forms are well tolerated as ...click here to read more