Category Archives: Health News

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

Temperatures have been creeping upwards, and the snow is starting to melt. You may be getting ready to head outside for some exercise if you haven’t already. Getting active after a long period of inactivity can cause a bit of a shock to the system. You may notice some cramping in your lower body, as ...click here to read more

You’ve surely heard of high cholesterol, but like many Americans, you probably have no idea if you have it. High cholesterol comes with no symptoms, and most don’t learn their levels until they visit a doctor and have it looked at. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) nearly 94 million adults ...click here to read more

Fatty liver disease is a growing concern as doctors see an increase in cases globally. Although a high-fat diet is not enough to cause short-term fatty liver disease, if it is combined with the intake of beverages sweetened with liquid fructose, researchers have found that it may increase the risk. The accumulation of these fats ...click here to read more

A new study published in the Journal of the North American Menopause Society suggests that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may lead to increased joint pain in postmenopausal women. Many health issues are associated with the menopause transition, including sleep apnea and joint pain. Since the incidence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been found to ...click here to read more

Many can rationalize that elevated body mass may promote pain in the lower limbs. After all, your lower body bears the stress of holding you up. But new research associates body mass index, or BMI, with greater pain severity in the knees, feet, and hips, as expected, but also in the hands, in people with ...click here to read more

You may be well aware that activity can build a healthy heart and reduce the risk for heart disease. But you might not know that you don’t have to run a marathon or sweat buckets giving it your all on a Peloton bike. Everyday household activities like gardening, cooking, and dishwashing all count in helping ...click here to read more

Sciatica causes intense pain in the lower back that can shoot up and down. It can leave you fearful and wary of attempting your favorite activities, let alone your daily tasks. There are several potential causes of sciatica, and it generally comes from a few particular roots, namely the L4, L5, or S1. Nerves can ...click here to read more

One of the reasons people decide not to get vaccinated against COVID-19 is that they have already had the virus. New data shows that it’s not a good idea to rely on that. There is no doubt that being infected with and recovering from the COVID-19 virus allows you to produce natural antibodies that might ...click here to read more

Are you an athlete who loves to have a post-exercise cup of cocoa to help with digestive distress? While cocoa does have some benefits, new research suggests long-term daily consumption doesn’t protect you against digestive distress resulting from exercise and only has a small effect on gut microbiomes. Why do some people get sick after ...click here to read more

What’s good for the heart is good for the brain, so if you want to remember your most heartwarming and precious memories, it’s a good idea to get moving. New research shows that when sedentary adults started to exercise, they had improvements in their ability to recall meaningful moments or events vividly. This type of ...click here to read more

According to new research, older women who carry certain types of oral bacteria are at risk for developing high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. The study found that these oral microorganisms were associated with the development of this condition in postmenopausal women and could help explain why some people’s immune systems fight against them ...click here to read more

Age might hold you back from a few things in life, like never being 23 again or having the appearance you once had. But it can’t hold you back from the benefits of exercise. New research suggests that 70-year-olds can hold off disease with only 20 minutes of exercise per day. The study looked at ...click here to read more

New research has found that people who are more physically active are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease compared to those who are less physically fit. The risk reduction was associated with the level of one’s fitness, meaning it is not an all-or-nothing proposition. The study, which will be presented at the American Academy of ...click here to read more