Category Archives: Health News

Having food in the fridge and cupboards may do more than help tame a hungry belly: it may make it easier to manage blood pressure. New data suggests that empty cupboards can make it tough to manage blood sugar and increase the risk for diabetes later in life. Some have trouble keeping food at home ...click here to read more

Nearly one in five young adults in the United States has food insecurity, and a new study suggests that this may increase their risk of developing diabetes. The research, which scientists at the Washington State University conducted, found that food-insecure young adults were twice as likely to develop diabetes as those who had no trouble ...click here to read more

If you’re dealing with mildly or slightly high blood pressure, yoga may be an effective option to help bring it down. A small pool of research suggests that yoga can help lower blood pressure. The relaxation/meditation activity uses various stretching poses that may positively impact your heart. Studies show that yoga can lower blood pressure, ...click here to read more

One of the most interesting and well-known facts about one of your body’s most vital organs, the liver, is that it can repair itself. But just how much can it do? If you’ve been drinking for years, let’s say, can your liver just fix itself, so it’s like you never touched the stuff? It really ...click here to read more

A new study has found that asking people to stop using social media for just one week could significantly improve their mental health. The study, which is to be published in the journal Cyberpsychology, Behaviour and Social Networking, looked at the effect of social media on mental health and found that it can lead to ...click here to read more

New research suggests that the three biggest lifestyle factors that boost the odds of dementia are obesity in middle age, inactivity, and the lack of a high school diploma. That’s a shift from what they were in 2011 when the most important modifiable risk factors were physical inactivity, depression, and smoking. The study also found ...click here to read more

If you’re looking for a natural way to beat depression, consider switching to a Mediterranean diet. According to a new study, this type of diet can be as effective as antidepressants in reducing symptoms of the condition. So, if you’re feeling down, give it a try – you may be surprised by how well it ...click here to read more

Everyone goes through occasional feelings of anxiety throughout their lives. Some feel it excessively while dealing with regular everyday situations.  An anxiety disorder can be difficult to control and interfere with everyday life. If you have such a condition, seeking the care of a professional is highly recommended. Experts can offer various forms of therapy ...click here to read more

Urinary tract infections are no fun – especially if you deal with them frequently. And although anyone can get one, they are particularly prevalent among women.  Data shows that up to 80 percent of women develop a urinary tract infection (UIT) at some point in their lives, while about a quarter have frequent recurrences.  It ...click here to read more

If you are overweight and have diabetes, a vegan diet could be the key to losing weight. A recent study found that people who followed a vegan diet lost more weight than those who didn’t, and they also saw improvements in their blood sugar levels. So, if you’re looking for a way to slim down, ...click here to read more

Strong bones are a crucial component of aging, but if you don’t put in the effort, they will not appear naturally. What makes strong bones so important? They give your body structure and protect your organs. They also help you move and stay balanced. When they are weak and porous, they have limited ability to ...click here to read more

Sleep deprivation has been shown to impact judgment, decision-making, and mood. A new study published in the journal Nature and Science of Sleep shows that sleep-deprived adults also evaluate angry faces as less trustworthy. This suggests that lack of sleep can impair our ability to accurately assess people we come into contact with and could ...click here to read more

If you’re getting ready for a hip or knee replacement – like an estimated one million Americans – you may be looking forward to returning to pain-free mobility. And hopefully, you’ll get there, but it will take a lot of work. Thankfully, you can start preparing for your recovery before you even have the procedure. ...click here to read more

Your legs are pretty impressive. Not only do they carry all of your weight to move you from place to place, but the veins have to work against gravity to carry blood from your feet back up to your heart. That’s a lot of pressure. Sometimes, however, the veins responsible for carrying that blood don’t ...click here to read more