Category Archives: Health News

Do you think about heart health while you’re brushing your teeth (or not)? While new research suggests you should. A study is drawing links between oral hygiene and heart health. The recent work found that oral bacterial populations may play a role in high blood pressure risk. After following 1,200 women for a decade, researchers ...click here to read more

Recent data has shown a massive increase in osteoarthritis cases in recent decades. To stop yourself becoming one of these statistics, it could be time to get moving. Osteoarthritis is a chronic joint disease that causes pain, disability, and loss of function. It is caused by “wear and tear” on joints, typically from repeated use ...click here to read more

A new study has found a link between damage to the inner ear system in Alzheimer’s disease patients and an increased risk of falls. The research published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease is believed to be one of the first to demonstrate the vestibular system’s effect on balance. Falls are a fundamental problem in ...click here to read more

Sixty minutes per week seems like a small price to pay for anything, particularly adding some extra years to your life. And a new study is showing that’s all it might cost to add some high-quality years to your existence. A study from Japan suggests that as little as 30-60 minutes of strength training exercise ...click here to read more

Research shows that exercise may effectively treat long-haul COVID symptoms such as diabetes and depression. Many people who have had COVID report long-term symptoms well after the virus first appeared. Studies show that COVID can cause depression and increase blood glucose levels to the point where people develop diabetic ketoacidosis, a potentially life-threatening condition common ...click here to read more

Forgetfulness is not something you’re looking forward to, yet you know it’s likely going to happen. It seems like memory is something that always drops off with age. But you might not have to experience the worst of memory loss. Although several factors contribute to memory, many of them are within your control. You may ...click here to read more

There are dog people, and there are the rest. And as strange as it may seem, dog lovers could really be onto something. New data suggests that dog owners may enjoy some health benefits that lovers of other animals, and those who don’t wish to care for a pet, do not. The companionship of a ...click here to read more

Mental health struggles in winter are discussed regularly. The darkness, cold temperatures, and snow can all contribute to isolation and depression. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) commonly affects people in the winter. But the summer doesn’t always lend itself to mental health either. Particularly for those who suffer from depression, anxiety, mood disorders, or addiction issues. ...click here to read more

You might not think of food when it comes to bladder health or managing a sensitive bladder. If not, that’s completely understandable. But you might want to start. Thinking about how food may impact your bladder may help tame a sensitive bladder and allow you to regain some control. An irritated or overactive bladder, after ...click here to read more

At what point does the best quality care lose its value? That’s a question a new report by the American Heart Association (AHA) has attempted to answer. These days, there are several diagnostic tests and procedures that can offer plenty of information to both patients and doctors. But are they worth it? Just because humans ...click here to read more

Every year, allergy sufferers get it handed to them in spring. As they seek to breathe the fresh air and enjoy the season, pollen and other allergens have another idea. Even though seasonal allergies come annually, they can still cause many surprises, particularly as many are still focused on the pandemic. If you’ve got COVID ...click here to read more

New research has found clear evidence that a Nordic diet can lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels even without weight loss. Previous studies pointed to the range of diseases that a Nordic diet can help prevent, but these health benefits were always associated with weight loss. A Nordic diet is a healthy diet composed of ...click here to read more

According to a new study, how you listen may influence your ability to retain information. The study, however, isn’t about “active” listening or ways to become a better listener. Instead, it looks at a common tool that may play a big role in perception. Depending on who you ask, headphones can be great. On the ...click here to read more

New research has defined modifiable risk factors that have the most significant influence on dementia. According to scientists, nearly half of all dementia cases in the U.S. are connected to low physical activity, obesity, and high blood pressure. As these are easily modifiable risk factors, these findings suggest that a large portion of dementia cases ...click here to read more