Category Archives: Health News

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella term that includes many conditions that cause inflammation in the bowels and are characterized by pain, severe diarrhea, and fatigue. Approximately three million people were diagnosed with IBD in the United States in 2015. In the past, treatment options for the condition have been limited to medications or ...click here to read more

The average workweek has become increasingly longer as there is a higher demand from employees. This means that many of us are spending longer hours at the office or even bringing our work home with us. As demand increases, so does the length of the work week. Many companies admire employees who dedicate their days ...click here to read more

Muscle loss when aging is quite common as seniors tend to consume less protein, which is necessary to rebuild muscle, and they exercise far less too. But there may be a biological cause of muscle loss to consider as well. Research findings suggest that in 168 male participants, nerve signals in the legs decreased 30 ...click here to read more

If coconut oil is your go-to, then keep reading… A Harvard professor has come out stating that coconut oil is “pure poison” and can raise your cholesterol levels. He furthered his statement by saying it’s “one of the worst foods you can eat.” The popularity of coconut oil has been on the rise, as it ...click here to read more

A tell-tale sign that you may have vision problems is that you’re finding it increasingly difficult to see things. But by the time you notice that it could be too late. You want to ensure you pick up on the subtler signs and changes before the problem has advanced. Your first step to better understanding ...click here to read more

As of 2012, one in 10 Americans has experienced bouts of depression. This number is estimated to increase by 20 percent each year. Sadly, though, up to 80 percent of these people are not receiving treatment for their depression, whether they are scared to ask for help or are not able to do so, factors are ...click here to read more

Bulging eyes or protruding eyeballs – known as proptosis or exophthalmos – is often a sign of a serious medical condition. In a healthy individual, the white part of the eye is not visible over the iris. If the white part is showing between the iris and the eyelid, this is known as bulging eyeball. ...click here to read more

It is known that exercise is a beneficial habit when it comes to supporting and improving your health. The latest study on exercise explored exercise and its benefits to the brain. The research comes from a Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) team that found that exercise could “clean up” areas of the brain to allow for ...click here to read more

A new study suggests that you have a higher risk of being in a car accident if you sleep less than seven hours each night. This risk increases for those who sleep less than four hours. It is often recommended that healthy adults experience seven to nine hours of sleep, yet one in five Americans ...click here to read more

You’ve heard a million times that soda is bad for you, but maybe you still enjoy the occasional soft drink. There’s nothing wrong with soda every now and then, right? Well, the minute you drink soda, changes occur within your body, especially in your veins. First off, the immediate change is the sugar now pulsing ...click here to read more

Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that can be complicated by certain foods, but there is a Crohn’s diet that can help sufferers prevent flare-ups. The disease causes inflammation in the digestive tract, triggering various uncomfortable symptoms including diarrhea. In some cases, this inflammatory bowel disease can lead to malnutrition. Research tells us that ...click here to read more

We all know that we should exercise, but for many of us, the willingness to do so is just non-existent. If you’ve ever wondered how some people are so motivated to go to the gym while you can’t stand the thought, then you’ll be interested to learn about the latest research findings out of the ...click here to read more

The latest research findings have uncovered a link between early childhood exposure to secondhand smoke and arthritis in later life. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease and although the cause isn’t fully understood, it is believed that it’s a result of environmental factors interacting with genetics. The hypothesis states that environmental factors may induce changes ...click here to read more

Osteoarthritis has been named one of the leading causes of disability around the world and is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal disorders in the elderly. It is primarily characterized by pain in the hips and knees. The condition is one that costs healthcare systems dearly due to the need for in-home care for patients ...click here to read more