Category Archives: General Health

Allergy and asthma symptoms don’t just appear in spring and summer. The fall can bring on sneezing and trouble breathing, as can volatile weather patterns and other environmental factors tied to global warming. Allergy sufferers can experience frequent symptoms as we move into and through October, even if they are mainly allergic to pollens in ...click here to read more

You may notice your skin getting a little dryer these days, but be on the lookout for eczema. Sometimes what may seem like some dryness may be a more serious condition. Hand eczema can be a dry and painful condition that isn’t typically soothed by moisturizing. So if you’re regularly moisturizing to no avail, it ...click here to read more

When you get older, you lose muscle. That’s how your body works. The thing is, if you’re not using the muscle you have you’re going to lose it even faster. Age-related muscle loss, called sarcopenia, can lead to weakness, poor balance, frailty, and a loss if independence. It can also boost the risk for falls. ...click here to read more

You may not have realized it, but your prostate has probably been growing since you were 25. It’s possible you’re feeling no symptoms, and it’s business as usual. But it might make your life miserable, or at the very least, give you anxiety about the future. The natural growth of the prostate gland is called ...click here to read more

It’s time to close up the windows and say goodbye to the fresh air for a little while. Temperatures are dropping, and many are looking forward to staying warm and cozy. But before you get too comfortable, it’s wise to give your home a good cleaning. Dust has likely blown in from outdoors and accumulated ...click here to read more

Just when you thought you’d filled your mug with reasons to keep drinking coffee, Australian researchers want it to overflow. A new study has found that moderate coffee drinkers live longer and have healthier hearts than those who don’t. Let’s add this to the list of other coffee benefits, as well as the pile of ...click here to read more

Micro- and nanoplastics can be a hot source of debate. They are in countless products that people use, yet it’s possible that they could be destructive to human health. What happens when people unknowingly eat, drink, or inhale these nearly invisible plastics? There is much debate over whether or not they can make a difference ...click here to read more

Have you ever been lying or sitting, completely inactive, when the muscles in your calf start going berserk? They get tight, maybe twitch, and can bring on nearly unbearable pain? Muscle cramps, particularly in the calves, can be fairly common. They are sudden involuntary contractions (tightening) of the muscle fibres and can last anywhere from ...click here to read more

Ten thousand steps per day is a nice round number that’s taken on a legendary status. But is this legend myth or reality? There is plenty of research to show that walking is one of the best chances you can give yourself to extend your life and reduce the risk for a host of diseases. ...click here to read more

Carpets can be cozy: they can keep your feet warm and be nice to curl up on. But there’s a lot more going on with your carpet than comfort. Carpets can trap pollutants and allergens like dust mites, pet dander, cockroach allergens, particle pollution, lead, mold spores, dirt, dust, and other toxins. Even toxic gases ...click here to read more

If you have diabetes, you may be at an increased risk of contracting urinary tract infections (UTIs). UTIs are caused by bacteria that travel up the urethra and into the bladder. If left untreated, a UTI can lead to more serious health problems. Fortunately, you can take steps to reduce your risk of developing a ...click here to read more

If you’re someone who snacks and eats late, you might want to pay attention to the results of a new study. The small study found that the time of day that people eat may impact mood and mental health. However, the results may indicate more about a disrupted circadian rhythm than meal timing. The research ...click here to read more

If you expect a cool down as September goes deeper and summer turns to fall, think again; it’s staying hot. And while some of you may welcome higher numbers on the thermometer this time of year, know that it can boost the risk for urinary tract infections UTIs). According to experts, patients experience more UTIs ...click here to read more

Do you think you’d consume less sugar if sugary drinks like soda and energy drinks were taxed at an additional rate? A new study suggests you likely would not. New research looking at the city of Philadelphia’s tax on sugar-sweetened drinks found that all it really did was turn people to eating more sugary foods ...click here to read more