Category Archives: General Health

We know we won’t live forever, but it’s still our goal to live as long as we can. Lifestyle habits play a large role in our well-being and how long we live. Good daily habits such as eating well and exercising can go a long way in the quest for improved overall health. But there are ...click here to read more

Calcium supplements found to be unsuccessful in improving bone density and reducing the risk of fractures, suggests new findings. Calcium has long been hailed as the essential mineral for bone strength. From the day we are born we start drinking our mother’s milk, which provides us with essential nutrients, such as calcium. As we grow, ...click here to read more

A genetic link has been found between COPD and smoking behavior which can contribute to lung disease. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death worldwide. As a progressive lung disease, breathing becomes more and more difficult over time. There are different types of COPD including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Common ...click here to read more

A parental anxiety disorder can create a parent-child anxiety cycle which is best broken with family intervention, a new study reports. An anxiety disorder can be caused by a variety of factors, including environmental, psychological and biological (to name a few). Situations we are presented with can cause feelings of anxiety, which can inhibit our ...click here to read more

There are many complications and side effects related to diabetes. From blood sugar spikes, to changes in vision and delayed healing after an injury, diabetes can really impede on your health. But there is another aspect of health that many people don’t think relates to diabetes: sex. Believe it or not, diabetes can greatly affect ...click here to read more

Meningitis is inflammation surrounding protective membranes of the spinal cord. Bacterial meningitis can be life-threatening, especially in aging adults. There are five types of meningitis, including bacterial, viral, fungal, parasitic and non-infectious. The severity of meningitis can differ and is based on the cause; some can be non-threatening, others can be deadly. Vaccines to ward ...click here to read more

If you’ve ever noticed a skin irritation in your most sensitive areas after a trip to the bathroom, your toilet paper may be the culprit! Skin irritation and toilet paper Pruritus (itching of the skin) is a common problem that many people experience at some point in their lives.  Skin irritation, including a rash, may ...click here to read more

When an abnormal growth of bacteria occurs within the bladder it can lead to a bladder infection – or cystitis. Females typically experience bladder infections more than males, and bladder infections are the most common form of bacterial infections experienced by humans. Bladder infections can either be simple or complicated. A simple bladder infection only ...click here to read more

If you’re a female over the age of 35, your risk of a thyroid problem greatly increases. Roughly 15 million people suffer from thyroid disorders in silence, and estimates show nearly 30 million Americans have a thyroid disorder. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in your neck which releases hormones and regulates many aspects ...click here to read more

Vertigo, dizziness, and imbalance are common occurrences among the elderly. It’s estimated that 20 to 40 percent of seniors over 65 who live at home experience falls. A fall in an elderly person can greatly impact their life – especially, if the individual lives alone or there is no one else around. With weaker bones a fall ...click here to read more

There are a number of chronic kidney disease risk factors, but a lot of nutritional research shows that a chronic kidney or CKD diet that takes sodium and potassium intake into careful consideration, can make a big difference in keeping kidneys healthy. Just under 30-million Americans suffer from chronic kidney disease. It’s an ailment that ...click here to read more

Drinking soda can have negative health effects; more specifically, drinking too much diet soda can have serious health side effects. Just because they added the word “diet,” it doesn’t mean it is any healthier. In fact, the diet variety can be more harmful as it contains aspartame and other artificial, no-calorie sweeteners. Overall, consuming soda’s ...click here to read more

According to new research a link has been made between severe migraines and LDL and total cholesterol. An estimated 37 million Americans suffer from migraines, and about two to three million of those sufferers experience chronic migraines. Migraines typically occur more in females, individuals between the ages of 35 and 55, low incomes groups and ...click here to read more

Gout pain can be debilitating, so using natural remedies can offer gout suffers much relief. Gout is a condition characterized by a buildup of uric acid. Uric acid is the result of purines breaking down, which are found naturally in the human body as well as in food. Typically, uric acid becomes released from the ...click here to read more