Category Archives: General Health

Have you ever been woken up by intense cramping in your calf, or maybe had a flare-up following a long walk? Muscle cramps can hit hard and fast, sometimes leaving you confused and in intense pain for several minutes. The muscles in your legs are made from bundles of fiber that alternately expand and contract ...click here to read more

Unless you were really concerned about viruses and bacteria prior to the pandemic, you may have never head of the 20-second rule. Basically, the rule suggests washing your hands for 20 seconds with soap and water to adequately remove any viruses or bacteria that may have hitched a ride. They might have jumped on when ...click here to read more

Every morning I start my day with two large glasses of water and two cups of black coffee. Then I pee a lot. It’s frustrating. The urge hits hard and I need to beeline to a toilet as fast as possible. Most of the time it’s easy, but when it isn’t, it can be scary. ...click here to read more

It’s easy to get weight and fat confused. People think that weight gain is inherently bad, yet adding a few pounds to the scale may be to your benefit, as long as it’s done in the right fashion. For example, let’s say you’ve recently begun a resistance training program to build some strength and muscle. ...click here to read more

It might be hard to imagine, but you may be able to significantly improve your health by eating a few less chips and less than a cola per day. Even if you’ve been eating poorly for decades and living a largely sedentary life. New research is showing that obese seniors who cut just 250 calories ...click here to read more

New data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and reported by CNN indicates the power of the COVID-19 vaccine. The data shows that 99.9 percent of fully vaccinated Americans – which means two shots of a Moderna or Pfizer vaccine, or one shot of Johnson & Johnson – do not experience ...click here to read more

Things change when you get older no matter who you are. Some may notice they don’t have the energy levels they used to. Some may develop wrinkles on their face, and others may become more susceptible to illness. Others may just feel fatigued. Aging is a natural part of life. The longer you are alive, ...click here to read more

The easier your blood can move through your veins and arteries, the better your health is likely to be. Why? Because it carries oxygen and nutrients to your tissues and removes waste. When your circulatory system is working efficiently, your organs and tissue are not only getting what they need, but you’ve got a lower ...click here to read more

When you head out this summer, pay attention to some unwanted company: ticks. Black-legged ticks, or Deer ticks, can transmit Lyme disease, a potentially serious illness. Ticks hang out in wooded areas and long grass, waiting to catch a ride on your skin. If you pick one up along the way and they bite you, ...click here to read more

Millions of women suffer from urinary tract infections (UTIs), and new research suggests there is immense frustration at current treatment options. About half of all women will suffer from a painful UTI at least once in their lives. A quarter will have recurring infections that may lead to multiple cycles of antibiotic treatments. It seems ...click here to read more

People put a lot of stock in quantity. They want more. More stuff, more food, more. But what about quality? Is more food at a local chain restaurant really what you want? It’s the same with age. There is so much emphasis on how long a person wants to live. But rarely are their conversations ...click here to read more

There are some people out there that add kale, cranberries, or nuts to potato salad. Who knows why? Maybe to make it “healthier?” It certainly doesn’t taste good. Potato salad, in my opinion, should be simple. But that’s just me. Regardless of how you like your potato salad, you might not think it’s healthy. Starch ...click here to read more

I’ve seen more health and diet fads over the past 40 years than I care to remember. But some aren’t fads, and I’d venture to say the current hype around fermented foods fits the bill. Why? First off, it passes the smell test. There are no magical claims, it encourages a diverse group of foods, ...click here to read more

Your heart is in your chest and is charged with delivering blood throughout your entire body. Seems easy enough, right? Other than your head, all that blood gets to flow downwards, taking advantage of the gravity. But your veins have a bit of a challenge. They have to work against the laws of gravity to ...click here to read more