Category Archives: Health News

If you take a calcium supplement every day for bone health, you’re certainly doing something right. But if you think that’s all you need, then you could be in trouble. Several nutrients are important to bone health, and calcium is just one. But to do the best for your bones, you’ll want to be sure ...click here to read more

Sleep disorder symptoms are a common issue, and medical experts continuously examine research to fill in knowledge gaps. With an estimated 50 – 70 million adults suffering from sleep disorders, more information must become available to help with prevention and treatments for those with insomnia or other sleep-related disorders. One such study recently published in ...click here to read more

Although many have been doing it for years, there is a recent surge in the popularity of abandoning alcohol to begin the year. But is “dry” January really doing any good? The short-term New Year’s resolution may actually offer some health benefits, particularly to heavy drinkers. Those who drink moderately, however, are unlikely to experience ...click here to read more

According to new research from the American Stroke Association, women under 35 are more likely to have an ischemic stroke than their male counterparts. An ischemic stroke is a brief stroke-like attack caused by blocked blood vessels in the brain. Despite resolving within minutes to hours, it still requires medical attention. For a new article ...click here to read more

You might be aware that a blood pressure reading has two numbers. They are expressed as one over the other, with the top number being higher than the other. Are they of equal importance or not? For starters, let’s take a look at what they are. The “systolic” blood pressure is the top number you ...click here to read more

Stretching and exercise are good for your body, but the benefits don’t stop there. Although all forms of exercise can stimulate improved health, yoga may offer some unique benefits. With its emphasis on breathing practices and mediation, as well as movement, yoga might help reduce anxiety, depression, and stimulate improved cognitive function. Yoga may develop ...click here to read more

According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, middle-aged men who are anxious and worried could be at greater biological risk for developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. This research shows that these associations may be present much earlier in life than is commonly expected, potentially during ...click here to read more

The new advice from the Glaucoma Research Foundation is that you can eat right to protect your sight. Really, this shouldn’t come as a massive surprise. Diet has such a massive impact on overall health that it should almost be expected that the right foods can help your eyes stay healthy and free of disease. ...click here to read more

If you want to reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, try walking! A new study published in Diabetes Care suggests that walking regularly at high intensity may help to prevent type 2 diabetes among 70- and 80-year-olds. This study was one of the first to measure steps and pace among an older population. Researchers ...click here to read more

New research suggests that the body’s immune response to the common cold might help protect you from COVID-19. Your immune system activates T-cells when you catch a cold. They help neutralize the virus to stop it, so you eventually regain health. If you’ve got the T-cells active from fighting a cold, their presence may help ...click here to read more

Stretching is not exciting; at least not when you call it that. Maybe calling it “yoga” makes it seem a little more exciting. Of course, not everyone has the time to do a full yoga routine. I get that. But even a little bit of stretching every day can help improve joint health and flexibility ...click here to read more

Your lower extremities put up with a lot of pressure; they carry you around all day. Leg pain can make the most simplistic and natural movements, like walking, seem like a real challenge. If you’re experiencing leg pain, it could be coming from several causes. Let’s take a look at why your legs might be ...click here to read more

You know that glasses can help you see better. But is it possible they may help you sleep better, too? In recent years blue-light-blocking glasses have become a popular tool to help with sleep. They work by blocking blue light wavelengths emitted by smartphones, tablets, and television screens, to prevent stimulation. The light you see ...click here to read more

New research shows how coronary calcium alone isn’t enough of an indicator of cardiovascular disease in people with other traditional risk factors. Among adults with no coronary artery calcium (CAC), those who smoke, have hypertension, or have diabetes have the highest risk of cardiovascular disease. The study published in the journal Circulation analyzed patient data ...click here to read more