Health Awareness

 · 8 min read

21 Signs of Iron Deficiency That Every Woman Needs to Know About

It’s a very common scenario: a patient comes into my office complaining of fatigue, struggling to recover from exercise or make it through their workday. Iron deficiency symptoms in women presents itself in myriad ways. These are all classic signs of anemia, a medical condition that occurs when your blood doesn’t have enough red blood […]

Gemma Fischer

Gemma Fischer

Freelance writer

 · 4 min read

Heart Disease: 10 Warning Signs that Appear On Your Skin

It’s not just your cardiologist who can give you valuable, life-saving information about your risk of heart disease– dermatologists can too! The American Academy of Dermatology points out that many people first discover heart disease because their dermatologist noticed a warning sign of a heart problem somewhere on their skin. Read: 8 Vitamin Deficiencies That Show […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 5 min read

Do You Have ‘Memory Thief Syndrome’? The Link Between Dementia and Hearing Loss

What is Dementia? The World Health Organizing defines dementia as “a syndrome—usually of a chronic or progressive nature—in which there is a deterioration in cognitive function (i.e. the ability toprocess thought) beyond what might be expected of normal aging. It affects memory, thinking,orientation, comprehension, calculation, learning capacity, language, and judgment.” (1) It isn’t strange that […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 4 min read

Doctors Issues Warning Over Wearing Claw Clips

Although some people spend hours perfecting their hair, bad hair days are an inevitable part of life from time to time. As a result, accessories like claw clips are a popular choice for women, wanting to put their hair up quickly and easily. However, an emergency room doctor is warning women against the popular accessory, […]

Leah Berenson

Leah Berenson

Freelance Writer

 · 8 min read

10 Medications Linked to Dementia

Dementia is a debilitating condition that affects memory, cognition, and overall brain function. While many factors can contribute to the development of dementia, recent research has suggested a potential link between certain medications and an increased risk of developing dementia-related symptoms. It is important to note that these medications do not directly cause dementia, but […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 6 min read

Have You Had Your Tonsils Removed? We May Have Some Bad News For You.

In the past, removing tonsils was a common procedure for children. No one thought much of it; it was almost like a rite of passage through childhood, like braces or removing wisdom teeth. Of course, the procedure can be scary for young children, but the promised ice cream and movies can help sweeten the recovery […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

 · 4 min read

Are Organ Meats Good for You?

Organ meats are often perceived with disgust by some people, but they may be more nutritious than you think. If you’re vegan or vegetarian, this isn’t meant to change your mind, but if you’re not, organ meats may be worth a try. And for those who’ve been enjoying liver and kidney recipes for years, keep […]

Maria Sykes

Maria Sykes

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 2 min read

This Napping Office Chair Lets You Lay Down At Work

Feeling the effects of sleep deprivation at work? No amount of double shot espressos can accomplish what a couple of quality sleep cycles can! Whereas many European countries commonly shut down businesses for an afternoon siesta, North American workplaces generally frown upon getting some shut-eye at work. But there’s something to be said for incorporating […]

Maria Sykes

Maria Sykes

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 3 min read

“The Brain Needs Animal Fat,” Psychiatrist Says

This article was originally published November 15 2019 and has since been updated. There are a lot of reasons to eat less meat. The beef industry has a significantly large carbon footprint (1). Red meat has been tentatively linked to cancer; processed meats even more so. (2) The ethics of eating animals and how they […]

Maria Sykes

Maria Sykes

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 5 min read

Why Children Need Microbes to Develop Immunity

This article was originally published on March 22, 2018, and has since been updated. When you come home from work, the mall, the doctor’s office, or before you’re about to eat a meal, what do you usually do? If you said wash your hands, we’re on the same page. Don’t get us wrong – this […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 4 min read

Natural Homemade Magnesium “Chill Pill” Gummies Great For Insomnia, Anxiety, And Stress

This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. Experiencing anxiety is more than just feeling butterflies in your stomach. Anxiety can have a direct impact on your overall health, from causing complications in digestion to worsening symptoms of chronic illnesses, and […]

Maria Sykes

Maria Sykes

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 3 min read

A 21-Year-Old Man, Suffering from a ‘Back Ache’ Dies of Cancer Days Later

A 21-year-old man from Paisley in Renfrewshire, Scotland, tragically lost his life just days after initially attributing his backache to a need for a new bed. Gerald Green’s health rapidly deteriorated, but he concealed his symptoms from his parents, Paula and Gerry, until he began coughing up blood. On January 19, Gerald’s mother took him […]

Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Freelance Writer