Category Archives: Health News

Depression is a serious mental health condition that can cause long-term adverse effects, such as dementia, if left untreated. Now research suggests that the timing of the treatment for depression may help to decrease the risk of dementia later in life. Read on to learn more about this finding and how you can get help ...click here to read more

I don’t know about you, but I’ve noticed the days are much shorter, darker, and colder than they were just a few weeks ago. Waking up in the dark is no fun. For some, it can be a real challenge. As fall ushers in a major change from the long summer days, some begin struggling ...click here to read more

Many Americans worry about bone health and joint health because they’re experiencing unexplained pain. First, make sure to see a doctor to rule out any potential health issues. Once you have ruled out any health concerns, there are several things you can do at home to help ease the pain. These tips include exercising, using ...click here to read more

As the days get shorter, many people find themselves dealing with depression more than usual. A new study has found that this phenomenon may be due to seasonal depression, which affects an estimated 5 – 10% percent of adults in the United States. The good news is that there are ways to cope with the ...click here to read more

Late-night eating has long been linked to a higher risk for obesity, which can pose all kinds of risks to your heart. People who are overweight or obese tend to have higher blood pressure, worse circulation, and a higher risk for heart complications than people at a “normal” weight. Researchers may have learned why meal ...click here to read more

It’s harder for your body’s immune system to protect you when you don’t get good sleep. Why? Because sleep deprivation is closely associated with higher levels of inflammation. When you’re experiencing high levels of inflammation for extended periods, the risk for conditions like heart disease, diabetes, stroke, Alzheimer’s, and more increase. Sleep deprivation is associated ...click here to read more

If you practice yoga, meditation, or other mindfulness practices, you may be helping your body manage blood sugar. If you don’t, it might be worth starting! New research has found these mindfulness activities may help people with type-2 diabetes lower their blood sugar. The effects may be substantial, too: the work showed that it worked ...click here to read more

Walking is a great way to get exercise, but new research has found that those steps can also help reduce your risk of dementia. The study found that walking 10,000 steps each day can cut your risk of dementia by half. So, if you’re looking for a way to stay healthy, be sure to make ...click here to read more

Allergy and asthma symptoms don’t just appear in spring and summer. The fall can bring on sneezing and trouble breathing, as can volatile weather patterns and other environmental factors tied to global warming. Allergy sufferers can experience frequent symptoms as we move into and through October, even if they are mainly allergic to pollens in ...click here to read more

Hot flashes are a common symptom of menopause, but did you know that there is also an association between hot flashes and heart health? Recent studies have shown that experiencing hot flashes is associated with a higher risk of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems. If you’re going through menopause, it’s important to be ...click here to read more

You may notice your skin getting a little dryer these days, but be on the lookout for eczema. Sometimes what may seem like some dryness may be a more serious condition. Hand eczema can be a dry and painful condition that isn’t typically soothed by moisturizing. So if you’re regularly moisturizing to no avail, it ...click here to read more

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the amount of stress in your life? A new study has found that one way to reduce stress is to eat together as a family. The American Heart Association looked at data from a study of families and found that parents were less stressed when they ate regular meals ...click here to read more

According to a new study from Brazil, adults who followed a vegetarian diet were twice as likely to experience depression than meat eaters. While the study’s authors say that their findings shouldn’t be cause for alarm for people who follow a vegetarian diet, they suggest that further research is needed to determine why this link ...click here to read more

When you get older, you lose muscle. That’s how your body works. The thing is, if you’re not using the muscle you have you’re going to lose it even faster. Age-related muscle loss, called sarcopenia, can lead to weakness, poor balance, frailty, and a loss if independence. It can also boost the risk for falls. ...click here to read more