This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. When most people think of liver disease, the first thing that pops into their heads is that a few too many alcoholic drinks is the culprit. But there are countless everyday habits that...
Americans on average only eat about half the daily recommended amount of fiber. It’s an essential component of the food we eat, and it may help you live longer. In studies, it has been shown to help prevent and fight type 2 diabetes. It has also been shown to help prevent heart attacks and stroke. What The Studies Show A recently released study...
We know the basic steps to keeping a young, healthy brain: eat healthy, exercise, and get a good night’s sleep. Our brain health may also be influenced by an unexpected source — our second brain. Within the walls of our digestive system is the gut, or the “second brain,” which contains bacteria that could help mold our brain...
Every once in a while, everyone needs a lazy day. After a long work week sometimes, all you want to do is order takeout, binge-watch your favorite Netflix series, take a workout break, put off a chore or two, and finally sleep in. Doing all that is okay, but what happens when a lazy weekend...
Poor circulation is a common problem caused by a number of conditions. Peripheral artery disease (PAD), diabetes, obesity, smoking, and Raynaud’s disease are some of the many causes of poor circulation (1, 2, 3, 4, 5). Reduced blood flow can cause unpleasant symptoms, such as pain, muscle cramps, numbness, digestive issues, and coldness in the...
Back problems are one of the most common ailments that affect huge numbers of people every single day. While there are a variety of reasons why people experience back problems, there are just as many ways to help get rid of the pain. These are some of the best natural ways to help improve back...
Hate them or love them, beets are being hailed as one of the newest popular superfoods. Gone are the days of the humble roasted beetroot, nowadays people are putting them in anything from salads and smoothies to desserts! But why the sudden attraction to beets? As it turns out, people not only love them for...
Our bodies are incredibly intelligent machines. They can communicate with us, sending signals and symptoms to indicate that something might be wrong. However, in our fast-paced lives, we often neglect or dismiss these signs, only for the issue to worsen over time. Paying attention to our body’s messages and taking appropriate action before it is...
In a recent revelation, former Baywatch star Nicole Eggert shared her regret over getting breast implants at the young age of 18. This regret comes after her breast cancer diagnosis, raising questions about the potential link between breast implants and breast cancer. While breast implants are not directly associated with breast cancer, there is a...
There’s a reason why kids are always more attached to their mums than to their dads. It’s because their cells never really entirely leave their mums’ bodies; some stay back and work several medical wonders, an obstetric phenomenon known as fetomaternal microchimerism. The word microchimerism was derived from the idea that a mother is sort...
Garlic is a popular ingredient in many foods, from garlic bread to pasta sauces. It’s rumored to ward off vampires, but its potent smell can definitely ward off people too. Mythology and bad breath aside, garlic may protect people from different ailments. Raw garlic in particular retains more beneficial compounds than cooked garlic that can...
Of the more than 100 different forms of arthritis and degenerative tissue disease that affect adults, Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and Osteoarthritis (OA) are two of the most common ( though RA affects about one-tenth as many people as OA). In the U.S. alone, more than 27 million people are affected by OA, and approximately 350 million...