This article was originally published November 22, 2019 and has since been updated. Smoking is a difficult addiction to break, especially when it begins during the teen years. The younger a smoker takes up the habit, the more addicted they tend to be. What Makes Smoking So Addictive? Nicotine, the most addictive substance in tobacco,...
Dieting has become so normalized that it walks the line of unhealthy food restrictions and often eating disorders without anyone noticing. Many people have experienced some version of the following: Whether they want to slim down for an event or become tired of carrying excess weight, they join one of the many diet regimes, which...
Fasting is becoming increasingly popular as a way to boost health. But it can be confusing to figure out how much of the hype is backed by evidence. This article discusses the different types of fasting, including intermittent fasting, along with some of their main benefits. What Is Fasting? Fasting is a period of time...
When a wound swells up, becomes red, and is painful, the body becomes inflamed. This inflammation is the body’s immune response that triggers its defense against irritants such things as germs, foreign objects, or injuries. This response initiates the healing process, which can be acute or chronic (InfomedHealth.org (Internet), 2010). A significant medical discovery of the...
You’ve all seen it, the powerhouse specimen speed walking down the street with a yoga mat under their arm and a drink of green sludge… or maybe this IS you… if so, give yourself a pat on the back. For those of you who haven’t quite found your health routine, let’s take a look at...
Age is just a number – while this has certainly proven to be true, feeling young and looking the part are two different things, and the fine lines, wrinkles, gray hair, and sagging skin can have a real impact on how we perceive ourselves as we get older. Many of us try countless creams and...
This article was originally published on October 23, 2019, and has since been updated. Corticosteroid injections are a way for people who have osteoarthritis—a degenerative joint disease in which the cartilage breaks down—to avoid oral steroids as a daily medication [1]. These injections are administered in joints such as the hip and knee so people...
In today’s world, we tend to rely heavily on modern medicines and prescriptions for every ailment. However, our grandmothers have passed down to us a treasure trove of folk remedies that were used for centuries. Although some of these remedies were considered a bit bizarre, they were trusted by our ancestors and had proven track...
As the global population ages, the prevalence of dementia is rapidly increasing. It is estimated that by 2050, there will be 153 million people living with dementia worldwide. Given the significant impact dementia has on individuals and their families, researchers are continually striving to identify factors that can mitigate the risk of cognitive decline. A...
Like it or not, aging is a fact of life. It’s better than the alternative we say to ourselves. That doesn’t mean that we can’t age gracefully, however, and look beautiful no matter what decade of life we are in. Your skin is a complex three-layered organ that is exposed to both intrinsic (within the body)...
Argan oil, known as ‘liquid gold’, has been a culinary and cosmetic staple in Moroccan culture for centuries. Derived from the kernels of the argan tree fruit, this versatile oil offers a wide array of potential health benefits. While not all of the benefits are fully tested yet, there are definitely still plenty of reasons...
Written By: Hannah Wilson, Digital Content Editor at FutureYou Cambridge This article was originally published on May 8th, 2020, and has since been updated. Sometimes the best remedies are the ones that are right under your nose. Turmeric is a great example – this spice has been lending its aroma and golden yellow color to...
