Category Archives: Health News

If you eat dinner late in the evening, then you may want to reconsider. A new Spanish study found that late-night dinners are associated with a higher risk of bladder and prostate cancer. The study looked at 621 patients with prostate cancer, 1,205 with breast cancer, along with 3,193 men and women who were controls ...click here to read more

Women are prone to osteoporosis more so than men, especially over the age of 50. Researchers suggest that to prevent bone fractures in older women, they should undergo bone scans. Osteoporosis causes bones to become weaker, which increases the risk of fractures. Bone fractures in older age can contribute to loss of independence along with ...click here to read more

More and more people are either swapping traditional cigarettes for e-cigarettes or simply picking up an e-cigarette habit, causing this trend to grow in popularity. The appeal of e-cigarettes is that people believe them to be healthier than traditional cigarettes, but even e-cigarettes contain nicotine and other chemicals. Furthermore, e-cigarettes come in a wide variety ...click here to read more

Right bundle branch block or RBBB is a heart-related issue that normally doesn’t cause any symptoms unless you have some other type of underlying heart problem. While it’s rare in healthy young individuals, it does occur in older people. Just exactly what is right bundle branch block? In simple terms, RBBB is a blockage of ...click here to read more

Acromioclavicular joint arthritis or AC joint arthritis can be painful and limit the range of motion in the shoulder. It’s the most common type of arthritis found in the older population. Acromioclavicular joint arthritis is a little hard to pronounce and remember. In fact, it sounds complicated. What is AC joint arthritis? The best way ...click here to read more

Yoga has become quite popular among all groups as a type of exercise. It appeals to the masses because of its gentle nature but the ability to be customized based on a person’s skills. Furthermore, yoga isn’t just good for the body, but for the mind too. There are several health benefits that yoga has ...click here to read more

Clothing is intended to not only ensure we don’t walk around naked, but to portray a certain image, build confidence, make a statement, and protect our bodies from the outside elements. But certain clothing items could be hurting our health over time, especially the types of clothing we wear to the office. Many people who ...click here to read more

Over the next decade, the population of elderly people in North America is expected to rise exponentially. While many people in this age category maintain healthy lifestyles and overall good health, 20 percent or more will experience disability and fragility due to any number of health conditions. With rates rising as quickly as they’re expected ...click here to read more

Being bloated after a meal is no-doubt an uncomfortable feeling. Your pants feel tighter, your stomach feels and appears larger, and it can be difficult to go to the bathroom. There are certain foods that are known to cause bloating more than others and recognizing these foods can help you reduce bloating. Do keep in ...click here to read more

The most common treatment for type 2 diabetes is metformin, which is prescribed to regulate insulin levels. But researchers now suggest that metformin may have another use, that being a potential for anti-aging. The researchers found that metformin slows down the “burn rate” of living cells, which in turn increases longevity. Metformin is very cheap ...click here to read more

Osteoarthritis is a progressive joint disease, affecting over 27 million Americans. It’s the leading cause of pain and mobility disability. The severity and progression of the condition are affected by age, sex, genetics, joint trauma, and obesity. As the condition progresses, more severe treatments are required to alleviate the pain caused by the condition and ...click here to read more

Many Americans take an aspirin a day as instructed by their doctors to reduce their risk of a cardiac-related event from occurring. These patients often have other risk factors, which increase their risk of a cardiac event, so a daily aspirin has been found to reduce this risk. New research, though, suggests that a baby ...click here to read more

Unfortunately, liver disease cases are growing and many Americans are living with liver disease without even knowing it due to it not showing symptoms. Often, when a person is diagnosed with liver disease, it has progressed to a far more serious stage so treatment options become limited. One type of liver disease is known as ...click here to read more

Many people have a fear of scuba diving because of what they could encounter under the water. New research may give you another reason to be afraid, though, because the results of a recent study show that scuba divers over the age of 65 are at risk of having a heart attack under water, especially ...click here to read more