Illinois-based office solutions company, Fellowes, just created the “work colleague of the future” and she’s… quite a sight. Fellowes collaborated with occupational health experts, and William Higham, a consumer futurist, and author who specializes in predicting business trends, to draft an extensive report of how the modern work environment is affecting office workers’ health. To...

The flu, also known as influenza, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can lead to mild to severe symptoms that can make you feel miserable and disrupt your daily routine. While medical treatment is often required, there are several practical tips and home remedies that can help relieve the symptoms and...

Cancer is a leading cause of death all over the world, causing almost 10 million deaths in 2020. [1] Although there is no exact way to prevent cancer, research has investigated different ways to reduce one’s risk. However, there is a lot of misinformation surrounding cancer prevention and treatment, especially when it comes to nutrition....

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in every cell in your body that is required to maintain good health. When it is in the right amount, your body uses it to produce hormones and vitamin D while assisting digestion. However, too much cholesterol can pose a problem. At unhealthy levels, cholesterol can lead to...

Hypothyroidism, or under-active thyroid disease, is a condition in which there are lower than healthy thyroid hormone levels in the bloodstream. Since the thyroid is responsible for regulating metabolism, digestion, healthy bones and muscles, heart function, and brain function, the effects of an imbalance are very far-reaching. (1) Hypothyroidism is more common among women than...

Winter can be a tough season. It is long, dark, cold, and for many people, miserable. The short days with fewer sunlight hours can be depressing, and the frigid temperatures can force many people indoors for days on end. For some people, however, there is one more reason to hate the season: Raynaud’s. What is...

The saying “No pain, no gain” might be a motivator for some to get into a gym, but truth be told, feeling pain after exercising could be a sign of a serious medical emergency. Recently, Ella Dove, of London, UK, shared the story of how she suddenly lost her leg. In the spring of 2016,...

When it comes to natural solutions to common health and wellness issues, the Amish are a good group of people to ask. After all, without using truly any of the modern conveniences such as electricity or most chemical products, they use natural, homemade solutions in their everyday lives. This black salve, sometimes also referred to...

Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia a major health concerns for women around the world, especially pre-menopausal women. It can cause a whole range of symptoms, from classic fatigue to much more extreme health conditions. The problem is it still goes quite underdiagnosed. This is everything you should know about iron deficiency and what to...

You may have heard about water lentils, also known as rootless duckweed, water lenses, watermeal, Mankai, and lemnoidea. If not, here’s everything you need to know about this up-and-coming superfood. Water lentils are quick-growing aquatic plants that float on water’s surface. They are one of the smallest plants in the world and one of the...

Does a day down by the ocean fill you with anxiety? Do you cringe at the thought of spending a week on a cruise ship in the middle of the sea? Is The Titanic the most terrifying movie you’ve ever seen? If you answered yes to these questions, you could have Thalassophobia. What is Thalassophobia?...

Do you remember the last time you came down with a cold, and you ended up with a nasty, chesty cough that seemed to linger long after your sinuses had dried up? There’s a chance you may have had bronchitis. What is Bronchitis? Bronchitis occurs when your bronchial tubes, which are the tubes that carry...