Category Archives: Health News

Old-fashioned resistance training like lifting heavy weights repeatedly until you can’t is the best way for men to slow or even reverse age-related muscle loss. The medical term for muscle loss, sarcopenia can boost the risk for falls, frailty, and independence. Resistance training (also called weight training) can be a huge help. It consists of ...click here to read more

Have you ever felt a little nauseous before giving a presentation or some stomach pain during stressful events? If you have, it should be a clear indication of how closely your gut and brain interact. But it can go much further than those examples. But at the end of the day, there is little doubt ...click here to read more

No one will blame you if you’d never heard of vasculitis before actor Ashton Kutcher announced his battle with it. It’s quite rare. There isn’t a ton of data on how rare, but one study from 2014 estimated that it killed roughly 8,000 Americans between 1999 and 2010. Vasculitis is an autoimmune disease that happens ...click here to read more

New information from the American Heart Association (AHA) has provided new important guidelines about sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and cardiac arrhythmias. SBD is often undiagnosed, but new research shows how it may be associated with developing cardiac arrhythmia. Approximately 1 billion people suffer from SDB worldwide. Alterations in breathing during sleep characterize the condition. Previous studies ...click here to read more

Plant-based diets can be good for your health and overall risk for disease, but they aren’t perfect. These diets are also associated with lower bone mineral density and an increased risk for fractures. But pumping iron may counteract these effects. New research from Austria – the home of legendary bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger – shows that ...click here to read more

Pregnancy is a time of great joy for many women, but it also comes with several health risks, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBD is a term used for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. It can result in chronic inflammation of the gut, leading to severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. While pregnant women are ...click here to read more

America is certainly caffeinated. Research indicates that about 90 percent of U.S adults consume caffeine daily. But are people drinking too much of it? Caffeine is a complex compound that is in a variety of foods. It’s a natural stimulant found in coffee beans, tea leaves, cacao beans, guarana beans, and yerba mate leaves. It ...click here to read more

If pickleball isn’t the great equalizer, it’s hard to say what is. The sport allows the young and old, professional and amateur, and men and women to all get on the court at the same time to play each other. It is the fastest-growing sport in America, and it’s become prevalent among older folks. It ...click here to read more

New research has found a link between the roots of the Rhodiola rosea plant and type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a problem that affects many people in the world. It can be managed, but there is no cure. There are treatments available to help those with type 2 diabetes, but researchers have recently ...click here to read more

Dementia is a condition that affects the brain and results in impaired thinking, memory, and behavior. While there is no cure for dementia, you can take steps to lower your risk of developing this debilitating disease. One such step is engaging in leisure activities that stimulate the mind and keep your brain active. In fact, ...click here to read more

Sure, you’ve heard of eating the rainbow of fruits and vegetables, but are you really doing it? Unlikely, according to a new study. Especially if you have chronic kidney disease (CKD). People with the condition were found to eat fewer colorful fruits and veggies than those without the condition, which may play a role in ...click here to read more

New research suggests that fixing lower back pain could happen by altering how the brain and body communicate. Hundreds of millions of people worldwide suffer from lower back pain and are familiar with standard treatments, including shots, surgery, medications, and spinal manipulations. However, this new research suggests a new technique that doesn’t involve drugs or ...click here to read more

If daily tasks are difficult because you suffer from stiffness, swelling, or pain in your hands, it is possible the right exercises can help you get back to normal. Therapists typically suggest specific hand exercises depending on the cause of the trouble. Some movements help increase a joint’s range of motion or loosen tight muscles ...click here to read more

Americans have sore backs. Nearly 65 million report an episode of back pain at some point, while about 8 million report chronic back pain. It happens for many reasons: work, rest, or injuries can contribute. There is a diverse array of causes, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to treatment. Finding the treatment to suit ...click here to read more