“The greatest wealth is health,” wrote the Roman poet Virgil over 2,000 years ago, and it still rings true today. People tend to take their good health for granted until they no longer have it. A chronic disease is defined as a condition that stays for at least a year, can interfere with daily life,...
This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links Hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar, is characterized by excessive sugar (glucose) in the bloodstream. This occurs when the body produces insufficient insulin (the primary hormone that regulates blood sugar) or cannot utilize insulin...
Do you find yourself coming down with multiple colds every winter? Do eat healthily, get a good amount of sleep every night, and still feel run-down? It may be time to start taking better care of your lymphatic system. What is Your Lymphatic System? The lymphatic system is part of your immune system. It transfers...
Runi Khatun, 22, suffered from extreme abdominal pain before being rushed to Rampurhat Government Medical College and Hospital. She couldn’t hold down any food, and her body was so emaciated, the doctors couldn’t operate immediately. Once they stabilized her, they took her into surgery and found over $64,000 worth of jewelry and coins in her...
Severe addiction is a disease that takes over people’s minds and bodies. Yet, some people are still seemingly completely normal under the influence of certain substances. For example, people with high-functioning alcoholism are well-known for their ability to live a seemingly normal life despite their addiction. The problem with this form of alcoholism is that...
Christina Burton, 29, from Greater Manchester in England, paid almost $100 for an at-home lip filling procedure. A beautician came to her home to give her dermal fillers. When Christina’s lips started to swell, they assured her the swelling was normal and continued with the procedure. But Christina said she knew something wasn’t right. “My...
Many older adults in the United States continue to take daily aspirin in hopes of reducing cardiovascular disease risk, despite updated guidelines advising against it for most people. This practice, while once widely recommended, now comes with significant risks and is advised only for certain high-risk patients.1 Cardiovascular Benefits and Risks of Aspirin Aspirin is...
After she had been feeling a severe burning sensation in her legs for two days, a 24-year-old woman went to an outpatient clinic. The feeling was traveling from her toes to the middle of her thighs. Her feet had begun to discolor, and she was having difficulty walking. The doctors who examined her noticed that...
What’s the first thing you do in the morning? If it’s drinking a coffee, you’re not alone. For many of us, asking us to get anything accomplished before that first cup of joe is nearly impossible. This is especially true after a night of poor sleep. While that morning dose of caffeine may help you...
Ginger has been a long-standing member of the “superfoods” club. Its anti-inflammatory, immune-supporting properties have made it a staple in the kitchens of many health-conscious individuals, and the potent spice is a common ingredient in many Asian dishes. While it can be incorporated into many recipes, one of the easiest ways to capitalize on the...
Although grieving the death of a parent is an experience shared throughout human history, it’s no less devastating. No matter how old you are when a parent dies, and no matter how close your relationship with them was, losing a parent is a life-changing event. How Losing a Parent Changes You For those reading this...
When vaping first came on the scene it seemed like the perfect alternative to smoking. It was the solution that everyone was looking for – it looked like a cigarette, acted like a cigarette, but wasn’t full of all the cancer-causing chemicals found in a traditional dart. It seemed like there was no downside to...
