Category Archives: General Health

If you wore long pants and dresses all summer because you’re embarrassed by the blue lines that cover your legs, you’re not alone. Bulging blue/purple veins – known as varicose veins – can be an unsightly matter, and you may feel embarrassed to show off your legs for this reason. But aside from cosmetic reasons, ...click here to read more

By now, you’ve probably heard of hemp seeds but may not understand what they are and how to consume them. Some of you may assume hemp seeds are related to marijuana, so you may have avoided them for this reason. While it is true that hemp seeds derive from the cannabis plant, they do not ...click here to read more

Gallstones are solid crystalized deposits that form from cholesterol and bile pigments in the gallbladder. There are two types of gallstones: cholesterol gallstones and pigment gallstones. Cholesterol gallstones account for 80 percent of gallstones and are usually yellow-green in color. Pigment gallstones are small, dark, and made up of bilirubin. Gallstones affect approximately 20 percent of women over ...click here to read more

You have probably heard that antioxidants are good for your health and they can contribute to longevity by fighting off free radical damage and oxidization. This type of damage is what speeds up aging and leads to bodily functions becoming weaker.Therefore, it’s a wise idea to pack on the antioxidants to slow down this process. ...click here to read more

Incontinence is widely believed to be a female problem. Although there are higher incidences of incontinence among women, men are not immune to leaks. Physical therapist Char Challenger-Smith explained, “It is important to know incontinence can be both urinary and/or fecal. We most commonly think of women, especially post-partum, suffering from urinary incontinence. Though women are more predisposed to urinary incontinence, ...click here to read more

As we age, we tend to become weaker as we may be less active and consume less nutrient-rich foods that help build muscle. Furthermore, muscles among seniors become smaller and weaker, which can ultimately lead to frailty and disability. Muscle weakness with aging is inevitable, but the process behind this hasn’t been fully understood – ...click here to read more

Urine pH can reveal important information about your health. Here we look at pH levels in urine and how your diet might impact those levels. We need hydrochloric acid in our stomachs to digest. If we have high acidic levels in the body, it will prevent proper production of stomach acids. A high pH means ...click here to read more

Latest research findings have uncovered that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients are at an increased risk of sarcopenia. Sarcopenia is a condition categorized by low muscle strength, low muscle mass, and low physical performance. Factors that contribute to RA patients experiencing higher rates of sarcopenia include aging, disease durations, destruction of the joints, and malnutrition. The ...click here to read more

Incontinence is widely believed to be a female problem. Although there are higher incidences of incontinence among women, men are not immune to leaks. Physical therapist Char Challenger-Smith explained, “It is important to know incontinence can be both urinary and/or fecal. We most commonly think of women, especially post-partum, suffering from urinary incontinence. Though women are more predisposed to urinary incontinence, ...click here to read more

There is growing evidence that prolonged sitting is harmful to your health, but if you have an office job, how can you reduce the effects of sitting? When we sit or even lay down for long periods, it slows down blood circulation, which has harmful effects on the body. To use a car as an ...click here to read more

Are radishes often on your shopping list? If not, they really should be. This is because radishes are a true superfood with plenty of health benefits to offer. Radishes are part of the cruciferous vegetable family, which also includes broccoli, kale, and cauliflower. There are plenty of radishes along with different ways they can be ...click here to read more

A new study suggests an at-home lamp may treat ulcers. This technology is already present in hospital settings but may not be available for at-home use. The lamp works by giving off infrared and UV rays, which were found to improve ulcers by 83 percent within three weeks with no side effects. These rays kill ...click here to read more

Bladder leaks can be quite embarrassing, but did you know thousands of people suffer from them? They can occur at any time, especially if there is stress on the bladder. Coughing, sneezing, or laughing can all cause a few trickles of urine to come out. Another common cause of bladder leaks is working out, and ...click here to read more

For some people, feeling sore after a workout is a sign that they worked hard. For others, this after-workout pain can be a real nuisance and may make completing regular tasks quite difficult. You will often feel sore post-workout if you changed your routine, increased intensity, or simply worked out for the first time in ...click here to read more