The Hearty Soul Articles

Fibromyalgia is still a widely misunderstood condition, one that the medical community is still exploring and learning about.  Fibromyalgia presents itself in several forms, which contributes to its notorious mystique.  One less well-known condition caused by fibromyalgia is edema (or fibromyalgia swelling).  Is edema plaguing you? Fibromyalgia Complications: What is Edema? Edema is swelling caused by...

What type of flower are you? What country represents your personality? If you see THIS image first, this is what it says about you? How many of those personality headlines have you clicked on in your life? (If you’re anything like us, the answer is A LOT.) In it, author Laura Schocker cites psychologist Robert...

Did you know that a woman has a greater chance of dying from a heart attack than from all forms of cancer combined? Or that more women die from heart disease than men?(1) If this is news to you, you’re not alone. Heart disease has a history of being perceived as a “man’s” issue, even...

Are you giving yourself a heart attack? Although it might seem like circumstances that are out of your hands are the biggest factors in sudden heart attacks, in fact, it is possible to trigger your own heart attack with a number of poor decisions you make every day. What’s most important is that you know...

You might think you know the difference between introverts and extroverts: extroverts are talkative and outgoing while introverts are quiet and private. But, this just scratches the surface of the differences between them. Extroverts tend to look at the outside world, while introverts are able to focus more. Introverts tend to recharge by spending time...

Varicose veins may seem like a minor cosmetic issue, but they can pose significant health risks. These bulging, twisted veins often appear in the legs, and understanding their causes and treatments can help prevent complications and maintain vascular health. What Are Varicose Veins? Varicose veins occur when veins become enlarged and twisted due to improper...

With 5.4 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s — and that number is expected to increase significantly in the coming decades — it’s frustrating that there is still no official way to diagnose or predict the disease. But doctors are hoping to find new ways to at least begin identifying some early signs of dementia, so they can...

Grapes, grapes, the magical fruit, the more you drink, the more you, well, improve your life and overall health, researchers say! See the list below to find out how your favorite vino can do more than just pair greatly with your dinner. Here are 14 health benefits of wine! 1. Reduces Vascular Risk Research[1] shows that...

There are times in life when frustration gets the better of you, and all you want to do is let out a big swear word. Whether you choose to give in to the desire to cuss or not, studies have now shown that women who swear tend to have a higher IQ. The Link Between...

Beets are one of those polarizing vegetables that you either love or you hate. For some they’re like “earth candy”, and add a beautiful pop of color to a dish; others claim that they would rather eat dirt (“after all, it would taste the same!”). Whether you enjoy eating them or not, chances are you’ve...

Allison’s sixteen-year-old daughter, like any teen her age, experiences high school drama. When the mom from Overland Park, Kansas, discovered she was staying up late into the night texting and using social media, however, she became concerned. That concern eventually lead to her talking about our daughter’s nightly struggle. Allison and her husband decided it was...

Tucked away in the middle of the Arizona desert there is an unfinished and not-so-aptly-named “city of the future”. This city, called Arcosanti, currently sits at 1.5% capacity and is only 5% complete. Construction, however, started 50 years ago. (1, 3, 4) Arcosanti – The Unfinished City of the Future Arcosanti is the brainchild of...