Category Archives: Health News

The old saying “practice makes perfect” holds true for most things. But like all things we focus our time on, be it practicing an instrument, a sport, or our studies, we need a break from time to time to keep us from getting burnt out. New research into this area of learning emphasizes the importance ...click here to read more

There are a variety of causes for pain, and uncovering the cause of it can help you obtain relief from your pain so you can stop suffering. Have you ever experienced a pain that travels down the back of your leg through the buttocks? Did it feel numb or almost tingling? Was sitting and sleeping ...click here to read more

Nearly 350 million adults around the world suffer from the mood disorder known as major depression. About 16 million adults in America, or 6.9 percent of the population, are said to have had at least one major depressive episode as of 2012. A new study from researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine ...click here to read more

Marketing is often flashy and “in your face,” trying to get you to buy the latest product that you don’t need. As obnoxious as it can sometimes be, marketing works. Attractive labels, commercial jingles, and even word-of-mouth can all seep into our subconscious, making us drawn to material goods. There is no greater marketing than ...click here to read more

Seniors are at a far greater risk for muscle loss due to lack of activity along with consuming a diet low in protein. Protein is essential for muscle-building and keeping bones strong, so when a person lacks protein, they could suffer from weak muscles. Having muscles may not seem important as you age, but they ...click here to read more

Another week has gone by in the world of health news, so to get you all caught up with the news that matters to you, we have compiled a list of some of the past week’s best articles for our weekly health news roundup. You will learn about the many reasons for pain above the ...click here to read more

Heart failure refers to a condition where the heart is unable to pump sufficiently to maintain blood flow to meet the body’s needs. The number of people diagnosed with this condition is expected to increase by 46 percent by 2030, resulting in more than eight million people with heart failure, according to the American Heart ...click here to read more

Suffering a stroke can have devastating ramifications, possibly leading to paralysis of the face, arm, or leg, difficulties speaking, and trouble walking. All these are very likely if you are lucky enough to survive, as strokes are the third leading cause of death in the United States. Strokes are the leading cause of serious, long-term ...click here to read more

Not in the mood for some whoopie? Finding it more and more difficult to be intimate with your partner? Sure, age may play a role, and stress too, but did you ever think that your diet could be to blame for your low libido? It shouldn’t be too surprising that diet plays a role in ...click here to read more

Ever-advancing technology in the felid of medicine propels the discovery of new diagnostic tests and treatments, all for the sake of better patient care. Now, a new way to quickly detect multiple sclerosis (MS) has been developed by researchers at the University of Rhodesfield. This new method for diagnosis uses advanced mass spectrometry techniques by ...click here to read more

The flu is an infectious disease caused by the influenza virus. It is more than just a simple cold but is often pegged as such. Those affected by the flu have more than just a runny nose and fever, as symptoms are far more intense, with the increased risk for developing respiratory disease. There is ...click here to read more

Fasting is a term used to abstain from all food, drink, or both. In western culture, going hungry is often seen as a travesty, with all efforts made to provide food to those who need it most. But there are many cultures who perform a ritualistic type of fasting for spiritual reasons. While choosing not ...click here to read more

The most common sexually transmitted infection is not herpes or HIV, but rather another type of viral infection called HPV or human papillomavirus virus. This infection doesn’t typically present with any symptoms but has the potential to develop into cancer. There are over 200 different types of HPV with some infections increasing the risk of ...click here to read more

When it comes to men’s health, there is much talk regarding testosterone levels. As testosterone levels drop, many changes can occur in men, and some even call this “manopause” because these changes affect men similar to how drops in estrogen affect women in menopause. Low testosterone can reduce libido, increase weight gain, cause low energy, ...click here to read more