Category Archives: Health News

Incontinence is widely believed to be a female problem. Although there are higher incidences of incontinence among women, men are not immune to leaks. Physical therapist Char Challenger-Smith explained, “It is important to know incontinence can be both urinary and/or fecal. We most commonly think of women, especially post-partum, suffering from urinary incontinence. Though women are more predisposed to urinary incontinence, ...click here to read more

A new study has found that people who report sleepiness are more likely to demonstrate markers which could lead to Alzheimer’s later on. Specifically, these people showed a build up of beta-amyloid brain deposits. Beta-amyloid is a protein that is an early indicator of Alzheimer’s later in life. Previous studies have found that poor sleep ...click here to read more

To boost testosterone levels, there are many things you can do, from changes in your diet to even using patches or gels. But if you want a quick boost, all you have to do is think and believe you are the best. It sounds strange, but the latest research findings uncovered that believing you’ve ‘won’ ...click here to read more

It’s often advised to exercise and maintain a healthy weight to keep your bones strong. But have you ever wondered what the best workout is to ward off osteoporosis and reduce the risk of fractures? To uncover the best way to maintain bone health, the researchers investigated a group of people who only worked on ...click here to read more

If you’re like many of us, then you simply don’t have the time to make a healthy and nutritious breakfast in the morning. But breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Breakfast is what sets the tone of the day. It provides you with energy and can help you not overeat later on. ...click here to read more

Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a condition that encompasses the overuse of the forearm, arm, and hand muscles, which creates elbow pain. Although it is commonly referred to as tennis elbow, it is not only experienced by tennis players; the term only came about because the condition was quite common among tennis players. The ...click here to read more

As we age, we tend to become weaker as we may be less active and consume less nutrient-rich foods that help build muscle. Furthermore, muscles among seniors become smaller and weaker, which can ultimately lead to frailty and disability. Muscle weakness with aging is inevitable, but the process behind this hasn’t been fully understood – ...click here to read more

Catatonic depression is a subset of depression that is characterized by additional symptoms of extended periods without speaking and remaining motionless for a long time. The term catatonic is not a separate illness, but rather considered an additional part of an already present diagnosis. Other illnesses such as post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia could also have ...click here to read more

Having high blood pressure – hypertension – is often linked with a future cardiovascular event. Your blood pressure reading is based on two measurements: blood leaving the heart (systolic blood pressure) and blood returning to the heart (diastolic blood pressure). Also read: What is systolic and diastolic blood pressure? A blood pressure reading of 140/90 ...click here to read more

Vision is something many of us take for granted. As we age, however, our vision naturally declines, which can affect our overall health and satisfaction in daily activities and decrease independence and social interactions. People over the age of 50 are at a naturally increased risk of developing many age-related eye conditions, including cataracts, glaucoma, ...click here to read more

Experts recommend between seven to eight hours of sleep, and for good reason. The latest research findings note that continuously getting less than seven hours of sleep can speed up heart aging. The same is said for over-sleepers. The study found that Americans who slept for seven hours had the lowest heart risk on average, ...click here to read more

It is often said that the eyes are the window to the soul, but they may also be the window to brain health. American researchers may have uncovered a new eye test that reveals a person’s Alzheimer’s risk, even before symptoms are experienced. Researcher Dr. Gregory Van Stavern explained, “The eye can really serve as ...click here to read more

Urine pH can reveal important information about your health. Here we look at pH levels in urine and how your diet might impact those levels. We need hydrochloric acid in our stomachs to digest. If we have high acidic levels in the body, it will prevent proper production of stomach acids. A high pH means ...click here to read more

Latest research findings have uncovered that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients are at an increased risk of sarcopenia. Sarcopenia is a condition categorized by low muscle strength, low muscle mass, and low physical performance. Factors that contribute to RA patients experiencing higher rates of sarcopenia include aging, disease durations, destruction of the joints, and malnutrition. The ...click here to read more