Category Archives: Health News

Living longer is something we all wish we could do. Having more time to spend with our loved ones, to travel and see all the places we couldn’t, and to achieve the goals we previously had no time for. But sadly, this is not our current reality, as we all have to make sacrifices for ...click here to read more

The combination of stretching and breathing exercises has a calming effect on the mind and body. They help soothe the senses and relax the muscles, combating the negative effects of stress that have built up throughout the day. These are the general practices of an exercise form called yoga, which is performed by millions of ...click here to read more

If you suffer from aching joints, then you may have your current or previous occupation to blame. A recent study examined common occupations to determine which ones would increase your risk of joint pain and arthritis. Some of the research’s findings included that electricians have double the risk of developing arthritis while bricklayers have three ...click here to read more

HDL cholesterol is known as the “good” cholesterol because it helps move along LDL cholesterol, which can clog your arteries and increase your risk of a heart-related event. You may think that the more HDL cholesterol you have the better your health must be, right? Wrong. Studies have shown that when it comes to HDL ...click here to read more

What is gout in knee? Gout in knee or “gout knee” is an inflammatory condition of the joint leading to swelling, pain, and redness of the knee. Gout is a complex form of arthritis that can affect anyone. Men are documented as having the condition more often, but postmenopausal women become increasingly susceptible in their ...click here to read more

Osteoporosis is a disorder of the bone that causes them to become weak and brittle to the extent where a minor fall could lead to a fracture. Treatment for the condition often includes reducing the risk of called and prescription drugs that help to reduce bone loss. While current treatment regimens have provided some relief ...click here to read more

When you think of dates—the fruit, not going for dinner—you probably think of digestive issues and constipation. That’s because they are known to help you in such cases. But dates can also be enjoyed to improve another area of health—sexual function in men. Experts suggest that men should include dates in their diet as a ...click here to read more

Cancer treatment is often limited to prescribed chemotherapeutic agents or radiation therapy. They work by killing off malignant cells that would otherwise endlessly proliferate, much to the demise of the affected patient. These treatments for cancer are often time not tailored for each individual patient, but instead are based on previously attained success rates from ...click here to read more

Hemarthrosis or articular bleeding is hemorrhaging inside joints, which can cause extreme swelling and pain. The knee is one of the most common areas affected by hemarthrosis, and if it goes untreated, it can lead to permanent damage. Here we take a look at what leads to bleeding in the knee joints and how it ...click here to read more

Recovering from surgery can be the most difficult part of any operation. It often requires patients to adhere to strict guidelines of what they can and can’t do to help improve the healing process. This often includes getting an adequate amount of sleep, but this can be quite difficult for those who have undergone surgery, ...click here to read more

As we age, we become more sedentary, which can contribute to muscle loss. Muscle loss is a serious problem among seniors as it can impair a person’s ability to perform everyday tasks along and causes them to become weaker. This increases the risk of falls and injuries. It’s been reported that resistance training is the ...click here to read more

If you’re a woman over the age of 50, you are either experiencing menopause or have completed it. Menopause is considered a substantial change in a woman’s life because frankly, it brings with it many changes. Not only does a woman’s menstrual cycle come to an end, but estrogen levels drop, which has a large ...click here to read more

September is National Cholesterol Education Month. It is a time when you are reminded to get this important blood lipid checked by your doctor to help keep your health in check. Cholesterol plays a vital role in maintaining the cells in your body, but too much of it can lead to severe and even life-threatening ...click here to read more

Having smelly flatulence or passing smelly gas is something every single human on the face of the earth does from time to time. Flatulence is a necessary part of human physiology. Gas build up within the body occurs as a byproduct of food break down. If we didn’t release this trapped gas, our bowels would ...click here to read more