It is estimated that about twenty percent of all adults will develop varicose veins at some point in their lifetime [1]. They tend to be more common in women than men, and more than forty percent of women have some kind of varicose vein condition including spider veins, with the prevalence of these venous diseases increasing...
Your brain is kind of a big deal. As the control center of your body, it’s in charge of keeping your heart beating and lungs breathing and allowing you to move, feel, and think. That’s why it’s a good idea to keep your brain in peak working condition. The foods you eat play a role...
A lot of the health advice doctors and nutritionists give to us isn’t all that exciting. Eat more vegetables, drink more water, exercise, and avoid excessive amounts of refined sugar and fat. For many, it would be a dream come true to find out that burgers and fries were just as healthy as salads, and...
A cancer diagnosis is a terrifying thing, whether it’s your own or someone you love. This is why many of us do our best to incorporate as many anti-cancer habits into our daily lives as possible. A healthy diet is one of the best tools in our tool kit, however, most of the information out...
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely used medications that provide pain relief and reduce inflammation.1 They are commonly prescribed for conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, tendonitis, and muscle aches. However, it is important to be aware of the risks associated with NSAID use, including severe gastrointestinal bleeding, cardiovascular complications, and kidney damage. This article...
Misinformation is everywhere online when it comes to our health. People misread or misunderstand information, or they make it up entirely, causing panic and stress for those simply trying to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. Recently, a product that has been subject to this misinformation is Apeel – a coating designed to...
Fibromyalgia is still a very poorly understood disease. Scientists are constantly researching to try and learn more about out and, hopefully, how to treat it. Researchers from Canada’s McGill University discovered in April 2019 that gut bacteria have a very strong link to fibromyalgia. In fact, the research team shows, that there are 19 different...
Tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world. People drink it to help them wake up in the morning, warm them up during the day, and even before bed to help them sleep at night. Typically, all you ever hear about are the many health benefits of tea – but it may...
Calcium is a mineral that your body needs to function properly. It’s found in all of your bones, teeth, and muscles. It helps your heartbeat and keeps blood pressure normal. It’s one of the most important nutrients in the body. But what if you’re not getting enough calcium? Not consuming enough calcium can lead to...
Grief and loss are both difficult obstacles for nearly everyone to overcome. The feelings are complex and most of the time, no one knows what to say. As a result, most people feel they can be most helpful by providing a meal or advice for the person in crisis or mourning. In contrast, a Massachusetts...
Low or no-calorie sweeteners are everywhere these days, and it’s easy to see why. People want to be able to enjoy the same candies, baked goods, sodas, and other sugary treats without using calorically dense sweeteners like sugar. While they might seem like a health food miracle, some research suggests they could be too good...
You know that pain under your left breast that’s keeping you up at night? It might not be your heart. There are a bunch of other things it could be. Breast pain can be a sign of several medical conditions. Some are serious, while others are less serious. Why You Might Have Pain Under Your...
