Category Archives: Health News

There is so much data on coffee that it can be confusing to figure out what’s what. Some work suggests it can be harmful, while a mountain of other work indicates its benefits. Generally, it seems like up to 4 cups of coffee per day can produce benefits. More than that, you could be flirting ...click here to read more

A nutrient-packed diet isn’t just great for your body. It can protect your brain, too. A healthful, nutrient-rich diet can help blood and oxygen get to your brain, as well as protect brain cells, help reduce the risk of memory and thinking trouble, and potentially lower the risk for memory loss. But are there specific ...click here to read more

Did you know that hearing impairment and vision impairment can be used to identify those at risk of cognition impairment? A recent study published online in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease Reports found that those with hearing and vision impairment were more likely to experience early onset cognitive decline. This is important information for seniors and ...click here to read more

Remember this little rhyme if you’re concerned about prostate health: “if you want to protect your prostate, lose weight.” New research is showing that men with growing waistlines are more likely to die from a severe prostate illness. Specifically, the risk grows by 7 percent for every 4-inch increase in belly fat. The researchers carrying ...click here to read more

It might seem absurd to think that you can undergo a major health event and not even know it. But it’s possible, and it can put your life at risk. A statement by the American Stroke Association and the American Heart Association estimated that as many as a quarter of octogenarians – people between the ...click here to read more

Do you ever experience muscle spasms? If so, you’re not alone. Muscle spasms are a common problem that can be both painful and frustrating. But new research suggests that there may be a simple way to help relieve them: calming the spinal cord. Those who experience muscle spasms may suffer from difficulty moving, disrupted sleep, ...click here to read more

I’m pretty sure everybody, at some point, has been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. You may have even believed it. But is there any merit to this old slab of advice? It really depends on who you ask and what your eating habits are. An estimated 15 percent of ...click here to read more

As we age, many people start to have poor vision, which may be mistakenly diagnosed with mild brain decline. To ensure that seniors are getting the appropriate care, it’s essential to understand the differences between poor vision and mild brain decline. By doing so, we can help ensure that older people can live fulfilling lives ...click here to read more

Living with IBS can present all kinds of challenges, only one of which might be what you eat. Of course it makes sense to things irritable bowel syndrome is all about food. After all, the symptoms are all gut-related and for many, turn to their worst directly after eating. If you’re living with IBS you’re ...click here to read more

Men bothered by a frequent urge to urinate, whether day or night, might have more than some irritation to deal with. A new study suggests it could indicate early death. A research team looked at how men’s lower urinary tract symptoms, or LUTS, could be a risk factor for death. They learned that urinary incontinence ...click here to read more

If you are experiencing pain in your legs, it may be a symptom of varicose veins. As adults, we sometimes take our health for granted. We assume that if we’re not feeling sick, then we must be healthy. However, sometimes subtle changes in our health can occur without us even realizing it. This is particularly ...click here to read more

Yet another study is saying it’s got the prescription for optimal sleep times. And like many others, it’s in the 7-8 range. But more specifically, it says that averaging 7 hours per night seems to be the ideal sleep time for older adults. The study found that those who get good sleep for 7 hours ...click here to read more

For years, heart attack risk factors have been studied in adults of all ages. However, a new Yale-led study has identified which risk factors are more likely to trigger a heart attack or acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in men and women 55 years and younger. The study, which was published in the journal AMA Network ...click here to read more

Eye health can seem a little basic at times. Sure, you shouldn’t stare directly into the sun, but is that really it? Of course not. Your eyes, just like the rest of your body, need to be taken care of. Different eye conditions can appear over time, however many are treatable and avoidable. Some common ...click here to read more