Category Archives: General Health

If you’re over the age of 50, you may have noticed changes in some aspects of your health – including your sex life. Maybe you or your partner are just too tired or too busy, or maybe other health problems get in the way – whatever the case may be, these troubles could prevent you ...click here to read more

Tingling in the left arm can be triggered by many different causes – some more serious than others. It’s important to pay attention to other symptoms you may be experiencing while the tingling in the left arm is taking place in order to identify the exact cause. Generally speaking, tingling in any extremity is quite ...click here to read more

A new review of Canadian packaged food revealed that majority of products, even those labeled healthy, still contain high amounts of added sugar. The study found that two-thirds of products contain at least one source of added sugar. Coauthor of the study Erin Hobin explained, “People may be surprised to learn how many packaged foods ...click here to read more

A high-fat, low-sugar diet improves diagnostic imaging of cardiac sarcoidosis. Previously, diagnosing cardiac sarcoidosis using imaging tests was challenging as the images were unclear. Researchers uncovered that having patients consume a high-fat and low-sugar diet up to 72 hours before the testing helps improve the imaging clarity, which in turn improves the accuracy of diagnosis. ...click here to read more

Whether you have high blood pressure or just switching to a healthier lifestyle, you are often told to cut back on your salt intake. But how do you know for sure whether you are having too little, too much, or just the right amount? Well, there are telltale signs that indicate whether you are consuming ...click here to read more

January is Thyroid Awareness Month so we present our articles discussing the thyroid and related conditions, including thyroid eye disease, hypothyroidism risk, cognitive impairment, dementia, and type 2 diabetes. The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland located in the throat area. Its role is to produce hormones important for bodily functions. Common thyroid diseases are ...click here to read more

National Obesity Awareness Week runs from January 9 through January 15, 2017 and to wrap it up we present some of our articles that discuss obesity and related health issues, such as sleep problems, cirrhosis, and liver cancer. Obesity is a growing problem that plagues many Americans. It is a well-known risk factor contributing to ...click here to read more

If you’re experiencing weaker hearing, poorer vision, even weight gain, it’s easy to write off your health ailments on your old age. But it’s not always the case. Low libido, for example, is not necessarily a sign of aging, but it could be indicative of a more serious issue – one that affects your heart. ...click here to read more

If you’ve ever wondered – how long does alcohol stay in your system? – look no further. The simple answer to this question is, though, it mainly depends on how much you drink. At some point, any alcohol that is not metabolized is held up in the blood and tissues. If this is a frequent ...click here to read more

Muscle loss – a condition known as sarcopenia – is a real problem for aging adults. Although you may be more aware of osteoporosis, which is the loss of bone density, sarcopenia is another serious concern for seniors as it weakens the muscle structure of the body and increases the risk of falls and other ...click here to read more

Dear Friends, Now that the holidays are over, many of us are looking for ways to detox our bodies – me included. While doing some post-holiday shopping, I came across a 5-day foot detox. Here’s how it works. For five nights you stick on these pads, which promise to drain out toxins from the body, ...click here to read more

Chronic fatigue syndrome patients experience long-term benefits from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and graded exercise therapy (GET), in comparison to standard care. Researchers reached out to participants 2.5 years after the original study was completed to see how they were doing after their treatments. Three-quarters of the original participants were involved in this follow-up study. ...click here to read more

From time to time we all feel tired. Usually, getting a good night’s sleep or drinking a cup of coffee can fix this. But when tiredness is so severe that it actually begins to impede on your day-to-day life you may have a more serious health problem. Characterized by an overwhelming and debilitating tiredness, chronic ...click here to read more

Folic acid awareness week is intended to shed light on the issue of folic acid deficiency and educate people about good sources of this important vitamin. National folic acid awareness week runs from January 8 through January 14 in the United States. Research shows that folic acid deficiency may not be common in North America, ...click here to read more