Category Archives: Health News

Next time you reach for your daily apple, pick up a handful of nuts as well. It could do your heart some good. Scandinavian researchers recently reviewed 60 studies and found a strong association between nut consumption and heart disease and the risk of heart attacks. They found that as little as a handful of ...click here to read more

Studies have found that people with hearing loss are at an increased risk for developing dementia later in life, but there is good news. Wearing and using a hearing aid may help reduce this risk. Today, we’ll explore the connection between hearing impairments and dementia to better understand how properly using a hearing aid can ...click here to read more

Stomach ulcers can really hurt, sometimes for hours and hours. But even if it’s just an intense pain that lasts for a few minutes, it can impact your quality of life in a big way. Is there anything you can do? Stomach ulcers happen when digestive acids damage your stomach lining. These ulcers are painful ...click here to read more

Dog and cat owners love their pets. Some even curl up and night and fall asleep alongside them. But doing so could increase the risk for a host of chronic illnesses. It’s not that your dogs and cats will spread disease to you. Instead, they could make it much more difficult to get a good ...click here to read more

If you have type 2 diabetes and regularly consume sugary drinks, you could be at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease or even death. This dire warning comes from a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and highlights the need for greater awareness about the dangers of ...click here to read more

An enlarged prostate can be more than bothersome to countless aging men. It can keep them up at night, make running errands a risk, and make it feel like you’ve always got to go to the bathroom, even if your bladder seems to disagree. If you are a man over 50, you almost surely know ...click here to read more

A new study published in the European Heart Journal suggests that people taking part in psychological therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can lower their risk of stroke and heart disease – even more than simple lifestyle changes like diet or exercise alone could provide. Today, we’ll dive into some of the key findings from ...click here to read more

It’s no secret that exercise can benefit your cardiovascular health, but did you know just how important it is for people with high blood pressure to stay physically active? Recent studies have shown that men with a high level of fitness and elevated blood pressure may still be able to lower their risk of cardiovascular ...click here to read more

Recent studies have revealed that long COVID breathlessness and disturbed sleep may be inextricably linked, with research suggesting the two conditions are intertwined even in those who have recovered from their initial infection. In this blog post, we’ll delve into how disrupted sleep can exacerbate long-term COVID symptoms and offer tips on how to find ...click here to read more

Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. Sometimes people get nervous or uncomfortable. But if it happens intensely and often, you could have an anxiety disorder. Sometimes an anxiety disorder can express itself as worry, rumination, or big and small issues. Other times, it can be focused on a specific fear or separation from loved ...click here to read more

Lowering blood pressure can be beneficial in more ways than one, and recent research has revealed yet another important reason to watch our diet and stay active: mental health. In a new study on the impact of cardiovascular health, researchers found that people with high blood pressure may face an increased risk for poorer psychological ...click here to read more

If you’ve ever experienced pain, burning, or other discomforts while urinating, you’ve had dysuria. It’s a condition that’s more common in women than men, and when men get it, they tend to be older rather than younger. But why? There can be many causes of dysuria. Pain, burning, or other discomforts can result from infections ...click here to read more

Yoga is undoubtedly a popular practice worldwide and can offer many benefits. But can it make older adults stronger? A new study suggests it can. However, the data is relatively weak. The review of 33 clinical trials, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, found that older adults who participated in yoga programs typically gained ...click here to read more

Everybody’s taken a fall or two over the course of their lives. Unfortunately, the older you get, the more severe the consequences can be. Nearly one-third of older people fall every year, most of which occur inside their homes. These falls can result in serious injuries or even death or be the beginning of chronic ...click here to read more