Category Archives: Health News

It can be hard to jump out of bed and have a great day if your muscles and joints are stiff and creaky. But a little warm-up and stretch – before your feet ever touch the floor – can help you get up and running a little easier. Stretching before getting out of bed can ...click here to read more

New research suggests that just a little bit of exercise can help keep your brain sharp as you get older. The work may be one of the first studies to look at exactly how exercise may interact with brain networks and functions. The study is not saying you have to go out and start running ...click here to read more

Over the past decade, there have been many studies performed examining the relationship between sleep and dementia, but new information is now signalling a link between daytime napping and cognitive impairment. Daytime napping among seniors is a normal part of aging, but it may also foreshadow Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias for those who do ...click here to read more

Anxiety sure is growing. The pandemic has brought its fair share, that’s for sure. There’s also been some major protests, an insurgency, a global refugee crisis (and more problems caused by climate change), and now, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. If you’re feeling a little stressed by any of it, you are certainly not alone. Managing ...click here to read more

Many people experience elevated blood pressure upon standing, and new research has found that it may increase the risk for heart attack. The study published in the journal Hypertension found that young and middle-aged adults with high blood pressure may have a higher risk of serious cardiovascular events. An estimated 40% of people globally have ...click here to read more

Recent research suggests that women who experience prolonged or irregular periods may have an increased risk for liver disease. The study found that women with irregular or long periods were more likely to have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD, than those with shorter or more consistent menstrual cycles. NAFLD is a chronic condition caused ...click here to read more

Lifestyle factors like how much you weigh and how much you drink can play a big role in how healthy you are. New research suggests they may also be important to how well, and how long you see. A study published last year suggested that moderate to heavy drinking, as well as poor diet and ...click here to read more

For many, “springing forward” can be exciting and offer a strong sense of relief. It means the sun will be shining a little longer into the evening and that summer is coming. But your body doesn’t share the same enthusiasm as your brain or emotions. Losing an hour of sleep is tough on your body ...click here to read more

With cases of high blood pressure rising globally, many are looking for ways to reduce hypertension without the use of medication. A new study from China may have found an interesting way to lower the risk of developing the condition. According to the new research, eating a balanced diet including protein from various sources may ...click here to read more

There are so many things that make naps nice. It can be a way to warm up and get cozy on a cool afternoon, recharge for an upcoming event, or recharge after a long night. One thing is for sure: naps are popular. Many of us take naps, and they can have some benefits. But ...click here to read more

Exercise has a ton of benefits, and one of them is better sleep. But when it comes to sleep, are all workouts created equal? Results from a new preliminary study suggest they are certainly not. Turning to a treadmill, exercise bike, or walk around the block is usually where people struggling with sleep turn first. ...click here to read more

New research published in the journal Evidence Based Mental Health suggests that low folate levels in the blood may be linked to a higher risk of dementia and death in older people. It is estimated that up to one in five older adults are wholly deficient. For the study, researchers wanted to see if serum ...click here to read more

What comes to mind when you think of testosterone? Aggression, machismo, road rage, or dads fighting at their children’s sports games? Maybe a little promiscuity? But testosterone’s role in that stuff is a myth. Or maybe even an excuse. Testosterone doesn’t make men act ignorant. On the other hand, it’s actually a valuable hormone for ...click here to read more

According to a new report from a Northwestern Medicine study, light exposure during nighttime sleep may harm heart health. Even moderate ambient lighting during nighttime sleep has affected cardiovascular function and increased insulin resistance the following morning. It is known that light exposure during the daytime increases heart rate through the activation of the sympathetic ...click here to read more