Category Archives: General Health

Your gut is probably more important and responsible for much more than you might think. In addition to breaking down food and absorbing vital nutrients, it is an important immune system component. A healthy, diverse microbiome may prevent pathogens from entering the body and assist in fighting infections. Your gut also plays an important role ...click here to read more

It’s a tale as old as time: bunny rabbits like carrots. But humans do too. And guess what, doc? They can offer plenty of nutrition to help your body function well. Carrots are a significant source of several crucial nutrients. Even better, there isn’t just one way to eat them. They are convenient and versatile; ...click here to read more

Spring is here, and there are signs of life beginning to bud and bloom. And if you’re one of the millions of people with seasonal allergies, it also means sneezing, congestion, and a bunch of bothersome symptoms. Seasonal allergies, also called hay fever or allergic rhinitis, can make you miserable. No one wants to spend ...click here to read more

E. coli bacteria are always caught up in food poisoning stories, but a new study suggests they could make you sick in other ways. Brand new research has revealed that these same microbes may be responsible for causing millions of urinary tract infections (UTIs). UTIs are a very common illness that affects more than half ...click here to read more

Cranberry juice has long been known for its health benefits. Still, science is now showing that drinking this tart liquid on a regular basis can also help reduce your chances of developing repeated urinary tract infections (UTIs). Whether you experience recurring UTIs or want to prevent them from becoming an issue, understanding how and why ...click here to read more

An enlarged prostate can be more than bothersome to countless aging men. It can keep them up at night, make running errands a risk, and make it feel like you’ve always got to go to the bathroom, even if your bladder seems to disagree. If you are a man over 50, you almost surely know ...click here to read more

If you’ve ever experienced pain, burning, or other discomforts while urinating, you’ve had dysuria. It’s a condition that’s more common in women than men, and when men get it, they tend to be older rather than younger. But why? There can be many causes of dysuria. Pain, burning, or other discomforts can result from infections ...click here to read more

Everybody’s taken a fall or two over the course of their lives. Unfortunately, the older you get, the more severe the consequences can be. Nearly one-third of older people fall every year, most of which occur inside their homes. These falls can result in serious injuries or even death or be the beginning of chronic ...click here to read more

Are you feeling tired these days? If you are, please don’t chalk it up to aging or some other reason, especially if your doctor says you’re good to go. There is no shortage of things that can zap your energy occasionally. But you have the power to fight back, and you don’t need energy drinks ...click here to read more

It’s widely known that a diet high in salt leads to high blood pressure and other negative health effects, but a new study recently published in the European Heart Journal Open suggests an excessive salt diet may also lead to clogged arteries (atherosclerosis). This makes it even more important for adults to watch their sodium ...click here to read more

It’s completely natural for everybody to go through periods of anxiety from time to time. Sometimes it can even have its benefits, like when it’s helping you stay alert while driving through a snowstorm. But its effects are so frequent and strong for tens of millions in America that it is considered a mental health ...click here to read more

Beets just don’t show up on enough plates. Perhaps it’s because people are scared of them, don’t know how to cook them, or just flat-out don’t understand them. But give beets a chance. These versatile – and delicious – root vegetables can probably do more than you think for your health. First off, beets, or ...click here to read more

People might want to quit coffee for any number of reasons: bladder irritation, the jitters, or a belief that it might be putting their health at risk. Whatever your reason is, there could be one thing holding you back: the fear of caffeine withdrawal. Withdrawal is uncomfortable and challenging. Symptoms range from headaches to irritability ...click here to read more

Regular exercise is great for your heart, body, and mind, but you can get hurt if you’re doing it too much, especially without proper maintenance. Overuse injuries can damage bones, ligaments, tendons, and muscles from repetitive motions like running, lifting, cycling, etc. They come from issues like poor technique, doing too much or moving too ...click here to read more