Category Archives: Health News

According to research, approximately one-third of people who had a large vessel ischemic stroke returned to work three months after treatment with mechanical clot remover. However, women were only half as likely to return to work after a severe stroke compared to men. A stroke due to a blockage in a large blood vessel is ...click here to read more

As a person ages, their muscle mass will generally shrink, and strength and power will go down. It might not seem like a huge deal, but it is. For some, this gradual age-related muscle decline – called sarcopenia – can begin as early as age 35 and lead to a loss of one or two ...click here to read more

I saw something the other day that made me stop and think if I’d been doing it all wrong. You see, I’m big on fruit and vegetables. Cereals and grains, not so much. I eat a lot of oats, but other than that, the occasional serving of rice, quinoa, or couscous is about it. What ...click here to read more

If you’re forgetful or make mistakes when you’re in a rush, a new study suggests a new fix: meditation. Research from the University of Michigan tested how open-monitoring meditation may alter brain activity in a way that makes it easier to recognize personal error. What is open-monitoring meditation? It’s a type of mediation that focuses ...click here to read more

Your heart is a vital organ, and while it isn’t a muscle per se, it is definitely a body part worth strengthening. Of course, you can’t lift weights to build a healthier heart like you can for your biceps or legs. But there are things you can do that can make your heart stronger. On ...click here to read more

A new study published in the online journal Neurology has found that cardiovascular disease risk factors may increase the risk of dementia in older people. Cardiovascular disease risk factors include high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, and smoking. Previous research has shown that cardiovascular disease risk factors play a role in the likelihood of developing cognitive ...click here to read more

Psilocybin, the active component in “magic mushrooms,” may help rewire the brains of people with depression to relieve symptoms. These substances, and others, have shown promise in treating several mental health disorders in recent years. A new study may begin to show how they work. One of the features of these drugs is that they ...click here to read more

Every year around this time, people start thinking about giving their bodies a spring cleaning. You know, to feel better for the season and fully put winter behind them. Doing so is often called a “detox.” There are a ton of products out there that claim to help you. They say their potions, juices, elixirs, ...click here to read more

Sleep apnea is a condition that is increasing in the general population globally. It can cause people to briefly stop and restart breathing dozens or even hundreds of times throughout the night. People with sleep apnea tend to wake up tired in the morning even though their breathing interruptions don’t often awaken them. The fatigue ...click here to read more

At its very essence, inflammation is a good thing. It’s what your body uses to get rid of a dangerous invader. But if it doesn’t subside when the work is done, it can become a problem. When the body’s immune response remains active after the threat has cleared, acute inflammation has turned to chronic. Chronic ...click here to read more

When you sleep, which category do you fall into? Some people like to crank up the heat and snuggle under a blanket because they feel cold, while others drop the thermostat and sleep under a light sheet.  Regardless of how you like to sleep, research has shown there is a best way. According to the ...click here to read more

When a man takes Viagra or Cialis for ED, the last thing he’s thinking about is his vision. But it might be worthwhile. A new study suggests that regularly taking ED medications like Viagra or Cialis may boost the risk of three vision-damaging conditions. Even though the increased risk was 85 percent, the absolute risk ...click here to read more

These days, plenty of products are available that claim to help people sleep better. Let’s look at what’s available and if they are worth it. Sleep Trackers: There are a number of these devices available, ranging from those that record how much you sleep to how much time you spend in each sleep stage. They ...click here to read more

It’s not uncommon to have a lingering injury or nagging pain when performing exercise. In fact, a recent survey by Orlando Health found that almost 1 in 5 Americans (18%) often have pain while working out. That same percentage of people continue working through the pain instead of resting to heal. When experiencing pain during exercise, the first step ...click here to read more