Category Archives: Health News

For people over 50, poor sleep has been linked to more negative perceptions of aging, which can impact mental, physical, and cognitive health. A new study led by the University of Exeter found that middle-aged people who rated their sleep the worst also felt older and had a lower image of their own physical and ...click here to read more

New data is showing that more older people are ending up on liver transplant waiting lists than at any point in history. And although the pandemic may play a small role in the uptick, it is certainly not the main driver. But alcohol use and obesity are. In fact, these two causes have overtaken hepatitis ...click here to read more

Due to concerns about climate change, the Canadian Journal of Cardiology has examined how extreme heat can affect heart health. Due to global warming, a greater frequency and intensity of extreme heat events have been predicted to take place across the globe. Extreme heat has been associated with a greater risk of adverse cardiovascular incidents, ...click here to read more

We’ve all been there: sitting through a meeting, a long drive, or a walk in a residential neighborhood when the urge to pee hits. Sometimes it’s bearable, and you can hold it. Sometimes you have to hold it a bit longer. Of course, holding your pee for an hour or so, even more, occasionally is ...click here to read more

Regardless of what kind of music you enjoy, there are likely some big benefits to listening to it. So, turn on your stereo and take advantage. Several wide-ranging health benefits are associated with listening to music, including better memory and mood, social connection, energy, and even heart health. Music seems to be an instinct for ...click here to read more

When the temperature is up, the sun is shining, and you’re spending lots of time outside, it’s easy to remember eye health. But as the winter months and darkness set in, your eyes can take a back seat. But they shouldn’t. The winter months can pose some unique risks to eye health, and knowing how ...click here to read more

By now, you’re likely aware that what you eat can play a significant role in cholesterol. Choosing some foods in place of others has the potential to reduce cholesterol and ultimately improve heart health. Plant sterols and stanols may play a valuable role in helping you manage cholesterol. They are natural compounds found in certain ...click here to read more

New research from the University of Illinois has shown that the heart rate in older couples synchronizes when they are close together. This new heart health study examined the dynamics of long-term relationships through spatial proximity. When couples grow older together, their inter-dependence heightens. They often become each other’s primary source of emotional and physical ...click here to read more

I’d say today might be the first official cold day where I live. It might not be full parka weather quite yet, but it’s surely right around the corner. Cool weather can pose some danger to heart health, so staying warm as the temperatures drop is essential. Cold temperatures can bump the risk for hypothermia, ...click here to read more

Diabetes and heart problems are a common pairing. But it’s possible that diabetes may make it more difficult to spot a common condition that could result in severe consequences. A recent study showed that people with diabetes were less likely to notice symptoms of atrial fibrillation, or a-fib, than people without diabetes. Failure to notice ...click here to read more

According to new research published in JAMA Ophthalmology, a lifetime of smoking and alcohol intake is associated with an increased risk of advanced AMD. The study from the University College London assessed whether smoking, alcohol consumption, blood pressure, body mass index, and glycemic traits were associated with an increased risk of age-related macular degeneration. The ...click here to read more

Suppose you eat many fruits, vegetables, beans, and other foods with anti-inflammatory effects, good job. You’re giving yourself a good chance at warding off memory loss, dementia, and other forms of cognitive decline. However, eating a lot of golden-brown, sugary, starchy, or processed foods that promote inflammation can have the opposite effect. New research suggests ...click here to read more

A new AIDS study from the University of Alberta has found that people living with HIV have a higher risk of rapid aging and chronic inflammation. The groundbreaking research found that elusive white blood cells called neutrophils play a role in impaired T-cell functions and counts. It was also found that the associated chronic inflammation ...click here to read more

For whatever reason, people tend to believe that using your body will eventually lead it into disrepair. But the opposite is true: using your body keeps your joints and the rest of you healthy. Jogging or walking, for example, are unlikely to increase the risk for knee arthritis. Running is indeed an expensive past-time — ...click here to read more