Uterine is one of the most common forms of cancer, especially for women post-menopause. There are two types: the rare uterine sarcoma (that develops in the muscle walls of the uterus), and endometrial cancer (that develops in the uterine lining). When caught early, before the cancer spreads to other organs, the cure is often a simple...
The older we get, the more we become conscious of protecting our brains. While there are plenty of ways you can exercise your brain to keep it sharp, diet is one of the most important factors in keeping your brain healthy as you age. A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy...
Fatty liver disease, also known as hepatic steatosis, is a condition in which excess fat accumulates in the liver. It is a common health problem that various factors, such as obesity, unhealthy lifestyle habits, and metabolic disorders, can cause. Knowing the causes, symptoms, types, and lifestyle-based approaches is the best way of preventing and managing...
Strokes are a medical emergency. They can occur suddenly and without treatment and can cause brain damage, long-term disabilities, or death. An ischemic stroke happens when a blocked artery cuts off oxygen to part of the brain, causing the cells to stop working properly and begin dying. This creates symptoms such as weakness, slurred speech,...
At any given time of year, at least a few of the magazines on the shelves will have some article or headline dedicated to helping you finally achieve that oh-so-coveted flat stomach, six-pack abs, toned tummy, sexy midriff – whatever you want to call it. For many of us, though, our mid-section doesn’t seem to...
Have you ever heard the terms “heart attack” and “cardiac arrest” used interchangeably? Don’t worry, so have we. Surprisingly, this mix-up is a mistake that occurs quite often. Simply talking about these two heart conditions is fine, until a real-life situation demands that you know the differences. It could be a matter of life or...
Did you know that studies have found that foods high in calcium or calcium supplements directly or indirectly compete with magnesium for absorption (Dai et al., 2007), and they should not be taken together if possible? One study found that adding 300 to 1000 mg of calcium to the diet significantly decreased magnesium absorption in...
Sepsis is when the body reacts in an extreme way to an infection. It’s dangerous and fatal when not treated in time. Every year, over 1.7 million people in the United States develop sepsis, and at least 270,000 die from it. Doctors still struggle to diagnose this condition that kills more Americans than stroke. Learning...
Six years ago, Betty Moren received devastating news – she had been diagnosed with lung cancer and was given a prognosis of just a few months to live. However, through a combination of old and new cancer therapies, Betty has defied the odds and continues to fight her battle against cancer. Her remarkable journey serves...
If this Halloween you plan on skipping out on candy to opt for a healthy, home-cooked rice-based meal, you might want to reconsider that choice. A new study by the American College of Cardiology has found that eating white rice is just as bad for your heart as eating candy. These are the details of...
Have you ever stopped to think about what we did before the invention of the chair? Sure, there were rocks and fallen trees to sit on, but for the most part, if a human wanted to avoid sitting in the dirt, they squatted. Well, as it turns out when it comes to squatting vs sitting,...
Two women embarked on a mission to age with good health, and happiness, and to be disease-free. As they researched medical studies and adjusted their lifestyles, they documented their findings on their blog and eventually their book, the Age Well Project. Susan Saunders was 36 when her mother developed severe dementia. She became her mother’s...
