Category Archives: Health News

Surviving a stroke is traumatic, and for many, life looks different after such a significant event. One of the changes could be to pay closer attention to “bad” cholesterol levels. However, a new study suggests that might not be the best strategy. It’s true that “bad” LDL cholesterol levels get the most attention when it ...click here to read more

Studies show that people with diabetes are at a higher risk for developing secondary conditions, with the incidence of heart disease being among the highest. Many conditions are common in people with diabetes, but cardiovascular disease is prevalent, with most people with type 2 diabetes eventually developing it. Cardiovascular disease is a broad term to ...click here to read more

Italian researchers found that people who see a spike in blood pressure when they stand up could be at an increased risk for heart attack and stroke. They learned that even a relatively small increase in standing blood pressure – 6-7 mmHg – could predict major cardiac events in the long run. The study looked ...click here to read more

With an aging population, cognitive decline is quickly moving to the forefront of studies in older people. One such study has found a possible link between the use of antibiotics by middle-aged women and cognitive decline later in life. Previous studies have suggested a connection between gut microbiome health and mental health issues such as ...click here to read more

Vitamins and minerals might not always get the love they deserve, but the truth is that they are as essential for living as the air you breathe and the water you drink. They keep you healthy and functional and help offer protection from plenty of diseases. These essential life components easily get thrown together, but ...click here to read more

A few nice days can certainly get people in the mood for summer, but not everyone will be reaching for their shorts. What’s stopping them? Spider veins. Spider veins are small, visibly damaged veins that can make some people self-conscious. They aren’t necessarily dangerous, but they aren’t something most people get excited about either. Thankfully, ...click here to read more

People sleep with a nightlight for all types of reasons. It can aid vision if they need to get up at night, while others aren’t always comfortable in total darkness. But a new study suggests that sleeping with a light on may be unknowingly keeping their nervous system awake and boosting their chances of further ...click here to read more

People with Alzheimer’s are already at a higher risk for falls than the average person. A new study suggests that damage to the inner ear system that controls balance could be a major reason. The vestibular system is an intricate network consisting of several canals and bony structures deep inside the inner ear. The impaired ...click here to read more

To reach a goal in life, you need drive and determination, but new research shows how anxiety can impact that motivation. The study looked at how people have different responses to stress and found that motivation to obtain goals after stress exposure depended on the individual’s level of trait anxiety. The study performed in rats ...click here to read more

Self-awareness is like multitasking: most think they have it, but few do. Of course, unlike multitasking, you may be able to teach yourself to improve self-awareness. As far as multitasking goes, it’s best to just stick to one thing at a time! Self-awareness – being in tune with your own emotions – seems pretty straightforward. ...click here to read more

Muscle mass goes down with age. Strength and power do too. And it all may have begun much earlier than you think. Age-related muscle loss, succinctly known as sarcopenia, can start around age 35 and occur at a pace of about 1 or 2 percent per year. After 60, that number is more likely to ...click here to read more

According to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, depression may be associated with more severe dry eyes disease and overall symptoms. Dry eye disease is a common condition that occurs when tears cannot provide enough lubrication for the eyes. Tears are necessary for maintaining the eye’s health and for providing clear ...click here to read more

Technology can be great. It can put the world at your fingertips and put almost anything you could think of in your grasp, including joint pain. Tapping and typing on smart devices or computers can irritate existing conditions like tendonitis or arthritis or lead to other drivers of joint pain like carpal tunnel syndrome. Pain ...click here to read more

Everyone knows that excess weight is bad for overall health, but a new study has found that overweight middle-aged people may face more health problems later in life. The latest information provides a compelling reason to shed those extra pounds. The study included nearly 30,000 men and women and found that the more people weighed ...click here to read more