Category Archives: Health News

If you practice yoga, meditation, or other mindfulness practices, you may be helping your body manage blood sugar. If you don’t, it might be worth starting! New research has found these mindfulness activities may help people with type-2 diabetes lower their blood sugar. The effects may be substantial, too: the work showed that it worked ...click here to read more

Walking is a great way to get exercise, but new research has found that those steps can also help reduce your risk of dementia. The study found that walking 10,000 steps each day can cut your risk of dementia by half. So, if you’re looking for a way to stay healthy, be sure to make ...click here to read more

Allergy and asthma symptoms don’t just appear in spring and summer. The fall can bring on sneezing and trouble breathing, as can volatile weather patterns and other environmental factors tied to global warming. Allergy sufferers can experience frequent symptoms as we move into and through October, even if they are mainly allergic to pollens in ...click here to read more

Hot flashes are a common symptom of menopause, but did you know that there is also an association between hot flashes and heart health? Recent studies have shown that experiencing hot flashes is associated with a higher risk of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems. If you’re going through menopause, it’s important to be ...click here to read more

You may notice your skin getting a little dryer these days, but be on the lookout for eczema. Sometimes what may seem like some dryness may be a more serious condition. Hand eczema can be a dry and painful condition that isn’t typically soothed by moisturizing. So if you’re regularly moisturizing to no avail, it ...click here to read more

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the amount of stress in your life? A new study has found that one way to reduce stress is to eat together as a family. The American Heart Association looked at data from a study of families and found that parents were less stressed when they ate regular meals ...click here to read more

According to a new study from Brazil, adults who followed a vegetarian diet were twice as likely to experience depression than meat eaters. While the study’s authors say that their findings shouldn’t be cause for alarm for people who follow a vegetarian diet, they suggest that further research is needed to determine why this link ...click here to read more

When you get older, you lose muscle. That’s how your body works. The thing is, if you’re not using the muscle you have you’re going to lose it even faster. Age-related muscle loss, called sarcopenia, can lead to weakness, poor balance, frailty, and a loss if independence. It can also boost the risk for falls. ...click here to read more

A recent study has found that people with schizophrenia are 2.5 times more likely to develop dementia than those without mental illness. While the correlation between the two conditions has long been known, researchers are still trying to determine the exact cause. The study’s authors say that more research is needed to better understand the ...click here to read more

You may not have realized it, but your prostate has probably been growing since you were 25. It’s possible you’re feeling no symptoms, and it’s business as usual. But it might make your life miserable, or at the very least, give you anxiety about the future. The natural growth of the prostate gland is called ...click here to read more

If you’re an adult in the year 2022, you’re likely spending a portion of your day staring at a screen. It could be your smartphone, tablet, computer or TV. These days, screens take some serious effort to avoid. Endless staring at a screen can lead to dry, irritated, and tired eyes and headaches. But there ...click here to read more

Although retirement is often associated with newfound freedoms and opportunities, a recent study has shown that many retirees actually experience a significant decrease in physical activity and an increase in sleep. While there may be various reasons for this shift, it’s important to be mindful of the potential health implications. In order to maintain a ...click here to read more

It’s time to close up the windows and say goodbye to the fresh air for a little while. Temperatures are dropping, and many are looking forward to staying warm and cozy. But before you get too comfortable, it’s wise to give your home a good cleaning. Dust has likely blown in from outdoors and accumulated ...click here to read more

A recent study has found a link between loud noise and an increased risk of stroke in adults aged 45 and over. The research published in the journal Noise & Health found that people who are regularly exposed to loud sounds are at a higher risk of having a stroke, even if they don’t have ...click here to read more