Eye floaters are annoying, but usually harmless
Many people, especially as they age, will notice what looks like something faint floating in their field of vision. WebMD explains that these ‘floaters’…
Category: Health & Fitness
Research in COPD leads to hope for new treatments
Researchers have found a link to making lung cells repair themselves, leading to hope for treatment for COPD. A recent breakthrough from the German Center…
Low blood pressure can be risky for the heart
Everyone knows that high blood pressure is dangerous for the heart, but so is low pressure. A recent study in the Journal of the American College of…
Nothing wrong with most fat, experts say
It is just possible that the fat-free movement made us fat. And unhealthy. Recent research shows that not all fat is bad and the movement to go fat-free…
The link between sitting and poor health
We drive to work, sit at a desk, drive home and watch television — that’s all sitting time and it’s bad for health. According to the American Heart…
Exercising safely during pregnancy
Expectant mothers shouldn’t try to go for new exercise records, but maintaining fitness in pregnancy is important. According to the Mayo Clinic, exercise…
Does knowing heart disease risk change bad habits?
A vacationer hearing about rain in the forecast might alter his plans. A traveler hearing about a plane crash might even take the bus. But will a person…
Celiac Disease Awareness Month: What’s all the fuss about gluten?
It’s nearly impossible to go to a restaurant or a supermarket now and not be bombarded with labels touting “gluten free” ingredients and recipes. Today…
Gluten-free lifestyle may not boost heart health
If you don’t have celiac disease, your heart won’t get a boost from going gluten free, according to a new study. The gluten-free lifestyle is crucial for…
National Recovery Month – Battling Addiction
Everyone has heard about the opiod epidemic, but the numbers are still shocking: a person dies from a heroin or opioid overdose every 19 minutes. About 21…