Category Archives: General Health

We all experience bouts of low libido, and there are many different reasons for this including stress and illness. Experiencing low libido from time to time isn’t something to be concerned about, but when does low libido become something you need to discuss with your doctor? Recognizing that fine line between normal and not normal ...click here to read more

Physical therapy reduces opioid use associated with musculoskeletal pain. With the growing opioid crisis, finding alternative treatment methods to reduce the number of patients on opioids can help save lives. There have been many studies as of late that have shown early physiotherapy intervention for lower back pain to be successful in reducing opioid use, ...click here to read more

Even if you’ve gone a long time without using your muscles, when you get back into it, your muscles may still work as effectively as they did before. It was believed that the phrase “use it or lose it” held true when it came to muscles, but researchers are now re-evaluating this notion. A recent ...click here to read more

Veins are an essential part of the circulatory system. They are responsible for returning blood to the heart to be reoxygenated. When there is a problem with the veins, the ability to return blood back to the heart becomes impaired. This commonly triggers varicose veins – the unsightly blueish veins that appear bulging on the ...click here to read more

We’re still in the middle of flu season, so you should be aiming toward boosting your immunity to ward off potential illness. The best way to do this – and the most delicious way – is to consume colorful foods, and the more colorful the better. The more colorful foods you eat, the greater the ...click here to read more

Alcohol can be used to celebrate, to take the edge off, or as a beverage to accompany a meal. For some, alcohol consumes their lives and can be difficult to quit, while others only consume it in social settings. Regardless of your relationship with alcohol, you should still be aware that it must be consumed ...click here to read more

Experiencing bladder leaks could be a sign of a bladder problem. However, it may also reveal other health concerns. Dementia is a degenerative disease, and although it commonly affects the mind, it can affect other areas of health too. Case-in-point, some dementia patients may experience bladder leaks before they notice cognitive changes. It has been ...click here to read more

Muscle loss, also known as sarcopenia, is a severe health condition that commonly affects older adults. Sarcopenia can result from several factors including a poor diet, lack of physical activity, and even certain health conditions. When we lose muscle, we become weaker, and we increase our risk of injury. This is because strong muscles help ...click here to read more

Vision changes can be a regular part of aging, but in some cases, you could unknowingly be speeding up your way to complete vision loss. Just like your annual physical examination, having your vision checked is also crucial. Early interventions in vision changes can potentially save your vision. Glaucoma is an eye disorder that contributes ...click here to read more

If you consider yourself shorter in height, you may experience particular challenges in life, such as being unable to reach items on a shelf or not being able to see past a crowd of people. Sure, being shorter has its downfalls, but it also has its positives. Did you know that being short is linked ...click here to read more

We are still very much in flu season. Maybe you were unlucky and got it this season, or perhaps you’re one of the lucky ones. In either case, when it comes to the flu, there is a bunch of false information floating around. Believing some of these myths may increase your risk of illness or ...click here to read more

If you’re favorite activity is running you my be deterred to complete it if you suffer from bladder leaks. Bladder leaks are embarrassing and uncomfortable and the constant bouncing caused by running can make them worse. You may have to put off running as a result of your leaks, but you shouldn’t let your bladder ...click here to read more

If your goal is to shed a few pounds, or mainly burn fat, then steer clear of the cardio workouts as they won’t do you much good. Although cardio exercises like running do work to improve cardiovascular health, they have a limit on how successful they are when it comes to burning fat. The key ...click here to read more

If weightlifting is part of your workout regimen, then the question of whether lifting weights contributes to varicose veins may have crossed your mind. When you lift weights or perform resistance training, you may notice your veins do bulge, but can this contribute to long term unsightly veins? Varicose veins are enlarged veins that are ...click here to read more