Category Archives: Health News

It’s long been known that physical and mental activity can help delay memory problems with age. But new research is showing the effects may be more pronounced for women. This new research looked at the cognitive reserve, or the brain’s ability to withstand the effects of diseases like Alzheimer’s without showing a decline in thinking ...click here to read more

Much of the continent is struggling through a heat wave, boosting the risk for heat-related illness. Nobody is outside the scope of risk associated with high temperatures and humidity. It is true that people over 65, as well as those with conditions that impact the body’s ability to cool itself, are at the highest risk. ...click here to read more

Bananas are known for their sweetness. If you ask me, they basically taste like candy. But don’t let that fool you: these long yellow fruits can offer important health benefits. New research is showing that bananas and other potassium-rich foods can boost heart health, particularly in women. Potassium-rich foods like bananas, avocado, and salmon can ...click here to read more

Experts recommend consuming green tea extract to support healthy blood sugar levels and improve gut health. Studies have shown that green tea extract can help improve glucose tolerance and reduce inflammation in the gut in people with a cluster of heart disease risk factors. Additionally, green tea extract has been linked with several other health ...click here to read more

You might be feeling it if you’ve recently started working out or gone back to a workout routine after a lay-off. In fact, your muscles might be screaming out as loud as can be. It hurts, but it isn’t something you should necessarily worry about. If you haven’t used your muscles for a long time, ...click here to read more

Forget what you thought you knew about COVID reinfection because the game has changed. As the virus that causes COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 keeps evolving, as has the information about reinfection risk. The old knowledge says that if you catch COVID, you’re safe from reinfection for a while. However, new variants have thrown that thinking to the ...click here to read more

New research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association suggests that walking at a pace that induces pain or discomfort could improve walking ability among patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD). While most people believe they must stop exercising when experiencing pain, this study demonstrates that that thought may not apply to all ...click here to read more

People wake up about four times per night, on average. Most fall back to sleep quickly like nothing happened, and it isn’t a problem. But as age goes up, the number of awakenings can, too. Older adults spend more time in the earlier, lighter sleep stages and less time in the deeper sleep stages. This ...click here to read more

It’s no secret that exercising is good for you. Numerous studies have shown that people who exercise regularly live longer, healthier lives. However, the amount of exercise necessary to reap these benefits may be surprising to some. According to a recent study, adults who exercised 150-600 minutes per week had a significantly lower risk of ...click here to read more

Weather and arthritis pain have been associated for a long time. When it gets cold, rainy, humid, or the barometric pressure rises, many report that symptoms get worse. And now that much of the continent (and world) is in a humid heat wave, symptoms might be getting worse. Now the heat isn’t typically associated with ...click here to read more

You might be feeling a little tired these days. It’s the dog days of summer when it gets hot, the days are long, and you might be feeling a little less energized than you’d like. The sluggishness you’re feeling is not uncommon. It happens to everyone and can happen at any point in the year. ...click here to read more

If you often take a nap during the day, you may be at an increased risk for high blood pressure and stroke. A recent study found that adults who napped frequently were more likely to have hypertension than those who didn’t nap. So, if you’re looking to keep your blood pressure under control, it’s best ...click here to read more

Meditation and mindfulness have been used for centuries to help control pain, but exactly how it works has been a mystery. A new study may explain how these ancient practices may alter brain function to relieve pain. The study used MRI scans to learn that mindfulness and meditation can interrupt communication between brain areas that ...click here to read more

Although potassium is often thought of as a mineral that benefits the bones, it’s also important for heart health. In fact, potassium could help to reduce the adverse effects of salt in the diet, whereas a lack of potassium can lead to an increased risk of heart disease and other health problems. A new study ...click here to read more