Category Archives: Health News

Don’t you hate it when you’re on vacation, and uninvited guests decide to join? I’m not talking about your annoying brother-in-law, either. I mean indigestion. It’s not uncommon for people to experience digestive troubles when they’re travelling. The trio of diarrhea, constipation, and indigestion can show up and put a damper on your trip. Travel ...click here to read more

Recent studies have shown that vegetarian women are at a higher risk of hip fracture than those who consume meat. While the health benefits of a vegetarian diet are plentiful, this recent discovery is something to keep in mind if you are considering a vegetarian lifestyle. Be sure to talk with your doctor about ways ...click here to read more

If you’ve ever had a kidney stone, it wouldn’t be a surprise if your top priority in life is to make sure it never happens again. The blinding, excruciating pain that comes when passing it is enough to strike fear into anybody. New research suggests that about 30 percent of people who’ve passed a kidney ...click here to read more

According to a new study, people with abnormalities in the heart’s left atrium may have a higher risk of developing dementia later in life by 35%. This risk was found in people with or without symptoms, including those who did not have atrial fibrillation or stroke, two conditions known to be associated with dementia. The ...click here to read more

Being in tune with your emotions may sound straightforward, but it is not. For example, have you ever found yourself irritated by a person that has literally done nothing more than asking you how your day was? Many people overestimate their level of self-awareness. Even people who think they are in touch with their emotions ...click here to read more

Did you know that listening to music could impact your pain levels? According to a new study, people who were given the impression that they had control over their music choice experienced more pain relief than people who were not given any control. The study published in PLOS ONE included 286 adults experiencing chronic pain ...click here to read more

If you’re struggling to fall or stay asleep, you could be putting your heart health at risk. You might not feel it immediately like you do the sleepiness and grogginess, but a large pool of evidence suggests that poor sleep is linked to heart problems like a higher risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, ...click here to read more

Research has found that people who have had a stroke may have an increased risk of vision loss. Many people don’t often associate the two, but after countless studies, it is now well documented that stroke can have an impact on eyesight. The visual pathway leads from the eyes to the occipital lobe, the region ...click here to read more

Bug bites have always been a part of the summer season. Whether you’re out in the woods, sitting on a dock, out for a walk, or even sitting at home on your sofa, there’s a chance you’re going to get bit. While most of the time, bug bites are little more than irritating, they can ...click here to read more

Getting older can be difficult for everyone, but a new study suggests a simple exercise routine may help keep the aging brain healthy as we get older. According to the findings, regular exercise may help protect aging brains from cognitive decline. Researchers say the benefits of exercise seem to be strongest in people who start ...click here to read more

Rounded shoulders and a hunched back might seem like they’re just part of the aging process, but they are not. And there is a good chance you can improve posture so you stand up taller, feel stronger, and have a lower risk for a potentially dangerous tumble. It’s probably a lot easier than you think ...click here to read more

Do you want to live longer and better? Then forget about the potions and pills and just go get it. Literally. It is right in front of you. People can add years to their life just by getting off the sofa every day and going for a walk. And doing even more than that will ...click here to read more

If you’ve got peripheral artery disease, you might want to remember the phrase “no pain, no gain” and live by it. New research found that people with peripheral artery disease (PAD) who walked at a pace that caused discomfort or even pain were able to boost their overall walking ability. So, even though exercise that ...click here to read more

It’s been known for a while that high blood pressure is best detected by taking readings from both arms, but a recent study has provided evidence to suggest it may also help to diagnose hypertension and cardiovascular disease. The study showed that when diagnosing hypertension, using blood pressure measurements from both arms resulted in more ...click here to read more