Category Archives: Health News

As people get older, they might not have as much sex as they used to. And it’s not that they don’t want to, or they aren’t thinking about it. There seems to be more difficulty turning it into action. Sex offers many health benefits that can be very helpful for older folks, so it might ...click here to read more

Helping people feels good. There is plenty of research to suggest that acts of kindness like donating money, volunteering, and mentoring can boost emotional health. But it may also help improve physical health. Being kind can take all kinds of forms. It could be as simple as holding a door for somebody, helping them load ...click here to read more

Stress is a common factor in many health outcomes, including atrial fibrillation (AFib), but the exact mechanism is poorly defined. Psychological stress has been linked with AFib both as an initiator and heightener of this condition. A diagnosis of AFib often leads to increased anxiety, which can result from psychological distress or suicidal ideation, among ...click here to read more

Lowering blood sugar also sounds great in theory. In reality, however, it’s certainly not a piece of cake. High blood sugar can come with a bunch of problems. It can boost the risk for type-2 diabetes and heart disease. It can attack your metabolism and damage valuable organs like your liver. It can also be ...click here to read more

New research published in the Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders suggests that eating disorders may be associated with diabetic eye issues. The most common eye disease in people with diabetes is retinopathy, where microvascular changes in the retina can result in vision impairment and even blindness. For the study, researchers from Anglia Ruskin University ...click here to read more

Do you get dizzy when you stand up? If you do, there are some moves that might help straighten you out. A bit of dizziness is common when people stand up from a seated or lying position too quickly. But in others, it can be a regular occurrence regardless of how quickly they move. Initial ...click here to read more

Data suggests that people were drinking early in the pandemic. And that they were drinking a lot. There is plenty of data to show how much. Earlier reports suggested that U.S. alcohol sales rose 54 percent in the pandemic’s first week alone. But what does that look like from a health perspective? Of course, there ...click here to read more

If you take over-the-counter (OTC) painkillers like Aspirin, Tylenol, and Motrin, you might want to listen up – before it’s too late. New research suggests that frequent use of these products might boost the risk of tinnitus, a condition affecting the ears, with few treatment methods. Tinnitus is the perception of whistling, buzzing, hissing, clicking, ...click here to read more

Valentine’s Day can really do it for some people. But after the fleeting feeling the Day can present, it often fizzles soon after. So, why not bring it back with a sensual snack. Maybe it’s their heart shape, color, or the ease at which they can be fed to a lover, but strawberries certainly lend ...click here to read more

A new nationwide study has found that hospitals report more patients needing mental health services during periods of extreme heat during emergency department visits. During summer days with higher-than-normal temperatures, visits for mental health-related conditions rise, including anxiety and stress disorders, substance use, and mood disorders. The Boston University School of Public Health study obtained ...click here to read more

When you get sick, bang your toe, or cut your finger, your immune system springs into action. Its job is to neutralize any invaders and help restore health. It does this by activating white blood cells, which release cytokines and other inflammatory molecules that simultaneously launch the offensive and defend your healthy tissue. When this ...click here to read more

February is American Heart Month, and what better time to remind women about three things they absolutely need to know about heart disease. Heart disease can affect women differently than men, and the symptoms of a heart attack may be less recognizable because those that men experience have been universally promoted. Just think about what ...click here to read more

New research has found that senior women who perform routine activities including housework, gardening, cooking, and self-care activities such as showering can significantly benefit cardiovascular health. This new information shows how running or brisk walking is not the only way to reduce the risk of heart disease. As part of the Women’s Health Initiative Objective ...click here to read more

I don’t know about you, but I’ve certainly noticed the days getting longer in recent weeks. The sun is still visible in the evening, which offers a sense of comfort that winter is coming to a close. The longer days and relatively sunny winter, however, may not be lifting your spirits. If not, it could ...click here to read more