Category Archives: Health News

If you’re an adult with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you could have a significant risk for having an anxiety disorder. New research from the University of Toronto suggests that adults with ADHD face a four-time greater risk for anxiety disorders than the general population. Women with ADHD face even greater odds, having a five-fold increase in ...click here to read more

According to a new study, diabetics who have poorly managed their blood sugar levels over the long term are nearly 50% more likely to wind up in intensive care if they contract COVID-19. The study looked at several potential impacts to COVID-19 severity in diabetes patients and also found the common diabetes control medications could ...click here to read more

If you were in a race, would you give up two-thirds of the way through? Probably not. So, why skip out on the COVID-19 vaccine booster shot? It’s true you’ve already had to get two shots. Why the heck do you need a third? New data shows that a third shot can boost immune response ...click here to read more

The value of your diet is made up of the sum of its parts. Focusing on sprinkling in a few nutrient-dense foods into an otherwise unhealthy eating pattern is unlikely to offer any benefit. It’s really about the overall quality. New data is suggesting the same for sleep: that improving overall sleep health could offer ...click here to read more

This holiday season may have the makings of a bit of a doozy. After a year off, many people welcome back friends and loved ones for holiday celebrations. And while it’s recommended that get-togethers remain small and selective to limit the risk of COVID-19, it’s still likely that when you’re celebrating, you might do it ...click here to read more

A new study from the University of Gothenburg has found that both moderate and strenuous exercise may alleviate anxiety symptoms. Researchers believe that even when the disorder is chronic, exercise can play an essential role in helping to reduce the symptoms of anxiety. Published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, the study was based on ...click here to read more

Everybody goes through a little gas and bloating, and with the holiday season here, it’s likely to occur with a little more frequency. Controlling portion size and how fast you eat are two ways to reduce the risks of gas and bloating, but another is to read ingredient lists, particularly if your gut is repeatedly ...click here to read more

Taking 10,000 steps per day is a great goal. It’s a nice, round number that is easy to remember, but it can be a little daunting for some. But why has it become the benchmark for steps? Is it backed by scientific evidence or recommended by doctors or physical trainers? It sure isn’t. The 10,000 ...click here to read more

No one loves to do housework, but new research shows the benefits that it may hold, including sharper memory, better leg strength, greater attention span, and greater protection against falls. The study published in the journal BMJ Open found that housework can be a great form of physical activity in older adults. Regular physical activity ...click here to read more

People stick to their doctor’s appointments. They may do it with disdain, but most will routinely hit the dentist, as well. Massages? Check. But when’s the last time you had your eyes checked? I thought so. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, everyone should have a complete eye exam by the time they are ...click here to read more

For many, the holiday headliner is a turkey dinner. Countless families top off their Thanksgiving with the big bird and then do it all again about a month later. Holiday eating certainly gets a bad rep, but is it really deserved? And is it possible that Turkey can be the centerpiece of what could be ...click here to read more

A new study published in ESC Heart Failure suggests that aspirin use may be associated with a 26% increased risk of heart failure in people with at least one predisposing factor for the condition. This is the first study to find that aspirin use in individuals with at least one risk factor for heart failure ...click here to read more

Snowbirds are getting into formation and are ready to head south. Don’t forget to pack your sunscreen. Sunscreen is great at keeping skin protected from harmful UV rays, but it doesn’t come without controversy. For example, by blocking the sun’s rays, is it also blocking your ability to absorb valuable sun-sourced vitamin D? The sun ...click here to read more

It can be hard to stay awake this time of year. Every day the sun sets a little earlier, and when it’s dark around 5 PM, it can make 6:30 feel like midnight. Your body is naturally equipped to shut down when it gets dark. It starts producing melatonin, so you get sleepy and crave ...click here to read more