Category Archives: Health News

The biggest treatment hurdle for most non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) patients adjusting their lifestyles in accordance with their condition. Accountability is the main concern for many patients, as they may only see their doctor or therapist a few times a year to check in on their progress. For this reason, a group of researchers ...click here to read more

Alzheimer’s disease is a growing medical epidemic among the older generations, one that causes a significant burden on healthcare systems worldwide because there currently are no treatment options or cures. Since the population of adults over the age of 65 is expected to more than double in the next two decades, finding new indicators of ...click here to read more

High blood pressure is often difficult to diagnose unless you’re tested because it doesn’t cause many symptoms. This means you can live with hypertension for quite some time until it becomes very severe and a cardiac-related event occurs as a result. Living with hypertension is very dangerous, as it can damage the arteries and veins, ...click here to read more

Being taller in height definitely has its advantages, like being able to reach high-up objects. But new research findings have put a damper on the height advantage. A recent study uncovered that being physically taller may increase your risk of varicose veins. The study looked at genes from 493,519 individuals’ part of the UK Biobank, ...click here to read more

Reports show that both mental illnesses and drug use are on the rise across the United States. Over 72,000 American deaths were caused by drug overdose in 2017 alone. Research has found a clear association between mental health issues and drug abuse in the past, but this association has not been specifically looked at in ...click here to read more

Osteoarthritis can be a debilitating degenerative disease that affects various joints including the hips, but hip arthritis exercises can help make hip joints more stable so they deserve serious consideration. Osteoarthritis can happen in the knees, spine, or hips when cartilage breaks down. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common cause of total hip replacement. If you ...click here to read more

A pulled calf muscle can be very uncomfortable, but calf strain exercises can help with recovery and prevent repeated injury to the muscle. A pulled calf muscle or strain usually occurs in the two muscles in the lower back area of your leg. These muscles are called the gastrocnemius and the soleus muscles. When people ...click here to read more

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects millions of people around the world who suffer from any one of the conditions covered by this umbrella term. The exact causes of the different conditions are still unclear, but they are all characterized by inflammation in the bowels and diarrhea. Current studies being done on IBD are focusing on ...click here to read more

Liver disease is on the rise, but unfortunately, many patients aren’t aware of their diagnosis until it has become quite advanced. There are many factors that contribute to liver disease including obesity, alcohol, and hepatitis. Liver disease can be a silent disease for years and patients may only experience pressing symptoms once it has advanced. ...click here to read more

Kegel exercises are commonly recommended to women to reduce bladder leaks. Kegel exercises work by strengthening the pelvic floor muscles. Strong pelvic floor muscles help prevent leaks because they support the uterus, bladder, small intestine, and rectum. What is less spoken about is urinary leaks in men and how Kegel exercises can benefit them as ...click here to read more

One sufferance of being a woman comes in the form of urinary tract infections (UTI). Most of us will have at least one in our lifetime, but for many, this can be a recurring issue, an incredibly uncomfortable one at that. It is guaranteed by now that we have all heard the “tried and true” ...click here to read more

Falls are dangerous for older adults, as they can lead to disability, health complications, and even injury-related deaths. It has long been believed that to prevent falls, you should take calcium and vitamin D. But this notion of supplementation is being challenged and replaced with different advice. Researchers suggest that to reduce the risk of ...click here to read more

Being overweight is generally not considered good for your health. Carrying around extra pounds has been linked with metabolic syndromes and even joint pain. And the latest research suggests that women who are overweight are more likely to experience bladder leaks. The study, carried out by Australian researchers, suggests that overweight women are twice as ...click here to read more

The prevalence of osteoporosis has been steadily rising as the population of seniors around the world grows. New research has led to updated recommendations on the care of patients over the age of 65 who have experienced a hip or spine fracture and who are at a high risk of developing the condition. This research ...click here to read more