Supplements are often taken to fill the gaps in our diet and support our overall health. However, it’s important to know that some supplements should not be mixed together due to potential interactions and reduced absorption. In this article, we will explore 13 supplement or medication combinations that should be avoided for optimal health. It’s...
Frozen shoulder is a common condition in which the shoulder stiffens, reducing its mobility. It is also known as adhesive capsulitis. The term “frozen shoulder” is often used incorrectly for arthritis, but these two conditions are unrelated. Frozen shoulder refers specifically to the shoulder joint, while arthritis may refer to other or multiple joints. It commonly...
To this day, etiquette is unavoidable, it is a part of our everyday lives. Many of the basic etiquette rules are based on morals and keen judgment of social situations. According to Binghampton University etiquette is ‘practicing good manners, knowing how to behave in a given situation, knowing how to interact with people’. Why you...
“Stress” has become a bit of a buzzword, wouldn’t you agree? It seems that wherever you go and whoever you speak to, everybody’s got some form of stress in their lives. Our constant exposure to stress has really taken the spotlight as a modern-day health issue. As it turns out, chronic levels of stress are pretty...
Imagine going through two decades of unsuccessful doctor’s appointments and visits to specialists. It would be a miracle if you didn’t lose your mind trying to nail down what was ailing you. What would be worse is finding out years later that this mysterious problem of yours is actually an uncommon and dangerous type of...
Ovarian cancer is the foremost cause of gynecological cancer death. It’s also extremely difficult to screen for and to diagnose at an early stage. However, a controversial blood test exists that can measure the cancer antigen 125 (CA125) that can potentially detect ovarian cancer in its early stages. So why is it that ovarian cancer...
Sciatica is a symptom of a problem in the spine, usually the result of a herniated disc or other types of spinal injury. The sciatic nerve is the longest in your body, running from your lower back to your feet. When this nerve is compressed or irritated by an injury or a problem with your...
H. Pylori is a bacterium that infects the stomach and the upper part of the small intestine. It is estimated that approximately half of the world’s population carries this bacterium in their gastrointestinal tract, often without experiencing any symptoms. However, for some individuals, H. Pylori infection can lead to several health problems, such as peptic...
Heart health is a crucial part of living a full and healthy life. Despite this, far too many people in the United States and worldwide are living with poor heart health. In America, heart disease is one of the leading causes of adult death. Cardiologists have been studying heart health for decades, and they have...
In Rio de Janeiro, where the average income is lower than the average cost of living, housing is difficult for many to afford. Meet one of the city’s most creative residents, The Sandcastle King, who has avoided paying rent for over 20 years. (1) Brazil’s Sandcastle King Marcio Mizael Matolias has lived in the prestigious...
Anyone who’s ever had their beloved pet pass away knows that losing a dog is one of the hardest things you can go through. Research shows that saying goodbye to your favorite furball is just as hard – if not sometimes more difficult – than the death of a human. (1) Science Says Losing a...
Bananas are a healthy source of nutrients- and usually, there are relatively inexpensive. Buying bananas is the way to go. And let’s be honest, grocery shopping does make most of us quite giddy with the experience. But, we do need to make sure that we are buying the best product possible- as people regularly manipulate...
