Category Archives: General Health

There are many well-known risk factors for cardiovascular disease, and most medical practitioners say that the best way to reduce your risk of developing the condition is to live a healthy lifestyle overall. New research suggests that there may be another risk factor, though, one that is harder to avoid than fast food restaurants. The ...click here to read more

If you’re a firm believer in the phrase, “It’s not how old you are, but how you feel,” then you could be adding years to your life. It has been suggested that believing that you’re aging healthily and reframing your ideas around aging could help you live longer. Studies have shown that those who don’t ...click here to read more

If you have poor blood circulation, you may become more aware of it during the winter months as it can worsen. Your toes and hands may feel colder as the temperature drops and it may take your body longer to warm up. One easy way to start feeling warmer and promote blood circulation is by ...click here to read more

Your winter body is much different than your summer body. Some changes are noticeable, but others you may not realize. Here are 11 weird things that happen to your body more so during the winter months. 11 Things That Happen to Your Body during Winter Your tongue it more active Because your lips are chapped ...click here to read more

Cold brewing coffee has gained much popularity. Cold brew coffee means that the coffee is made through a low temperature, long-contact process. It really gained momentum during the summer and sales have drastically increased 580 percent since 2011. There has been very little research on cold brew coffees chemical attributes, including pH levels and antioxidants, ...click here to read more

You may have seen more taro root in supermarkets and even in beverages, but maybe you aren’t quite sure what it is or how to even enjoy it. First off, taro root is a starchy root vegetable originating in Asia. When cooked, taro has a slightly sweet taste and a texture similar to a potato. ...click here to read more

The average person consumes about 20 times more salt than the body needs, putting themselves at risk of health complications. However, there are a lot of foods that are low sodium – you can try a low sodium diet to maintain good health. Table salt is the main source of sodium. Our bodies only need ...click here to read more

Bladder leaks can really cramp your style, but the good news is that you can perform certain exercises to help strengthen your pelvic floor muscles so you can be leak-free. You probably already do some of these exercises during your usual routine, but just don’t realize they can go a long way in preventing bladder ...click here to read more

Staying hydrated is essential for good health. A large percentage of our body is made up of water, so keeping that supply full is important. It seems obvious enough that to stay hydrated, you should drink, but you could be hydrating yourself incorrectly. Here are the eight wrong ways of hydration: 8 Ways You’re Hydrating ...click here to read more

A recent poll suggests that many women experience a symptom related to a vein disease, yet half don’t tell their doctor. A fifth of Canadians suffer from varicose veins and 60 percent of patients are women. Varicose veins are visibly blue lines that run along the leg. Symptoms may include heaviness of the legs, swelling, ...click here to read more

Colder temperatures that occur in the winter can affect your health. One major complaint that occurs more so in the winter is muscle cramps and numbness. This is because areas of the body aren’t getting enough blood circulation, and that is because blood circulation is negatively impacted in colder temperatures. When the temperature drops, our ...click here to read more

We are fast approaching winter, but maybe where you live, it’s already been feeling like winter. This is a time where many of us stay in, as the days are shorter and definitely colder. While many of us may choose to be lazy and watch more TV during this time, there is a much better ...click here to read more

If you suffer from bladder leaks, it is often recommended to perform Kegel exercises to keep your pelvic floor strong. Unfortunately, not all bladder leaks are caused by weak pelvic muscles, so in that case, performing endless amounts of Kegel’s won’t do much for preventing leaks from occurring. For some women, bladder leaks are caused ...click here to read more

If you are a woman in your fifties and occasionally suffer from urinary incontinence, you are not alone. A new national survey finds that nearly half of women above the age of 50 suffer anywhere from an occasional urine leak to full incontinence. The survey asked over 1,000 women between the ages of 50 and ...click here to read more