Category Archives: Health News

Many people take a daily aspirin to reduce their risk of a cardiovascular-related condition. A recent study further explored the benefits and risks of taking a daily low-dose aspirin in older adults without prior cardiovascular events, dementia, or physical disability in people who were free of medical conditions requiring daily aspirin use. The study revealed ...click here to read more

The importance of lowering and managing blood pressure is continuously stressed, as high blood pressure is linked with a higher risk of heart attack and stroke. But research findings have uncovered another benefit of lowering your blood pressure. Research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference suggests that treating high blood pressure aggressively could protect ...click here to read more

There are currently an estimated 48 million people around the world who suffer from dementia. Due to the rising population of elderly global citizens, this number is expected to more than double over the coming decades. A study was recently performed at a university in France, which claims that signs of arterial stiffness in patients ...click here to read more

Hearing loss is an irreversible condition, but the use of hearing aids may help improve a person’s ability to hear and understand sound. Unfortunately, many people don’t utilize hearing aids, while for others, it isn’t an effective solution. For some people, surgery is a far more effective solution to hearing problems than hearing aids, but ...click here to read more

The most common complaint people have as they start getting older is pain in places they haven’t experienced it before. This often occurs in the joints, knees, and in the back. If left untreated, the condition will worsen and become more debilitating with age. Many times, treatment plans for this type of low-intensity chronic pain ...click here to read more

Essential oils are becoming increasingly popular to aid in a variety of ailments. From improving sleep, reducing stress, reducing inflammation and muscle soreness, to even improving focus, these are just some of the benefits you can experience by using essential oils. But essential oils may also be used to boost libido in men for a ...click here to read more

What you eat plays a huge role in your gut health. Food makes the difference between being bloated and constipated to being regular and feeling good. What we eat helps make up the microbiome in the gut, which means it can be full of prebiotics and probiotics and run smoothly or be bogged down by ...click here to read more

Protecting the brain is an important part of our overall well-being and more people are finding yoga for brain health an effective route to take. It’s believed that over 20 million Americans practice yoga. The brain is a muscle that requires exercise if it is going to function properly. Yoga poses for the brain are ...click here to read more

An overwhelming 90 percent of people will complain that their head feels heavy at some point in their lives, and while heaviness in the head can be mild, it can be a cause for concern if it happens on a regular basis. Do you know anyone who has mentioned that their head feels heavy? Perhaps ...click here to read more

Everything that enters our body eventually passes through the liver. If we ingest healthy foods and beverages, then we can maintain a healthy liver. On the other hand, doing the opposite can have adverse effects. But some foods are far more harmful than others and this can contribute to a sick liver. Knowing which foods ...click here to read more

Men will undergo prostate screenings to measure levels of prostate-specific antigens (PSA) to determine if there is a risk of prostate cancer. PSA screening does come with its risks, so researchers have begun looking into whether PSA screening is necessary. And if so, do men need to undergo regular screening? An official statement from the ...click here to read more

Having diabetes can increase your risk of a variety of health problems, especially if it is not well managed. The latest research findings now suggest that diabetics are at a much higher risk for kidney and bladder cancer. The study reviewed data from 428,326 type 2 diabetics who were part of the Finnish National Diabetes ...click here to read more

A new study from the University of East Anglia has found that following a Mediterranean-style diet can reduce the risk of stroke in white women over the age of 40, but not in men. The diet is characterized by an increased intake of fish, fruit, vegetables, nuts, and beans, and a decreased intake of meat ...click here to read more

Testosterone is found in both men and women but is much more predominant in men. Men need it for their libido, energy, muscle strength, and reproductive health. As men age, testosterone levels may decline, but if they fall too low, then negative side effects may occur. Dr. Jeff Foster explained, “In men, testosterone increases from ...click here to read more