Category Archives: Health News

New research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association suggests that walking at a pace that induces pain or discomfort could improve walking ability among patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD). While most people believe they must stop exercising when experiencing pain, this study demonstrates that that thought may not apply to all ...click here to read more

People wake up about four times per night, on average. Most fall back to sleep quickly like nothing happened, and it isn’t a problem. But as age goes up, the number of awakenings can, too. Older adults spend more time in the earlier, lighter sleep stages and less time in the deeper sleep stages. This ...click here to read more

It’s no secret that exercising is good for you. Numerous studies have shown that people who exercise regularly live longer, healthier lives. However, the amount of exercise necessary to reap these benefits may be surprising to some. According to a recent study, adults who exercised 150-600 minutes per week had a significantly lower risk of ...click here to read more

Weather and arthritis pain have been associated for a long time. When it gets cold, rainy, humid, or the barometric pressure rises, many report that symptoms get worse. And now that much of the continent (and world) is in a humid heat wave, symptoms might be getting worse. Now the heat isn’t typically associated with ...click here to read more

You might be feeling a little tired these days. It’s the dog days of summer when it gets hot, the days are long, and you might be feeling a little less energized than you’d like. The sluggishness you’re feeling is not uncommon. It happens to everyone and can happen at any point in the year. ...click here to read more

If you often take a nap during the day, you may be at an increased risk for high blood pressure and stroke. A recent study found that adults who napped frequently were more likely to have hypertension than those who didn’t nap. So, if you’re looking to keep your blood pressure under control, it’s best ...click here to read more

Meditation and mindfulness have been used for centuries to help control pain, but exactly how it works has been a mystery. A new study may explain how these ancient practices may alter brain function to relieve pain. The study used MRI scans to learn that mindfulness and meditation can interrupt communication between brain areas that ...click here to read more

Although potassium is often thought of as a mineral that benefits the bones, it’s also important for heart health. In fact, potassium could help to reduce the adverse effects of salt in the diet, whereas a lack of potassium can lead to an increased risk of heart disease and other health problems. A new study ...click here to read more

Digestive problems, at one point or another, are likely to hit everybody. For some, it could be a one-off bout of gas or diarrhea after eating something their stomach didn’t agree with. For others, gas, bloating, constipation, or diarrhea can be a regular occurrence. If you’re one of the latter, there could be a series ...click here to read more

If you’re concerned about your cholesterol levels and want to bring them down, you really need to get acquainted with fiber. It might just be your best friend in giving you the support you need. Fiber includes non-digestible carbohydrates that aren’t broken down and absorbed in your digestive tract for energy. Instead, it moves through ...click here to read more

If you’re struggling to keep blood sugar in check, or reduce the risk for diabetes, zero-calorie sweeteners may seem like a great idea. But things aren’t always what they seem. These sweeteners contain very few or no calories, but have a much higher sweetness intensity than common calorie-containing sweeteners like sugar or high-fructose corn syrup ...click here to read more

You may not look at the urine you’ve just expelled before flushing it away; it’s not something most people really want to examine. But it can give you an idea about what’s happening inside your body. Pee is your body’s liquid waste. It is mainly made of water, salt, electrolytes, and chemicals called urea and ...click here to read more

If you’re one of the more than 1.3 million Americans living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you know that this chronic inflammatory condition can affect every area of your life. While there’s no cure for RA, there are ways to manage its symptoms so you can live as normal a life as possible. One thing that ...click here to read more

How are you taking care of your bones to ensure they stay strong, dense, and healthy as you age? If you’re getting some sunlight each day to get your vitamin D (or supplementing) and eating a calcium-rich diet, you might think you’ve got all your bases covered. But there is one more essential component of ...click here to read more