Coronary heart disease stands as one of the world’s leading causes of death, accounting for a staggering 13% of all global fatalities according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO has reported a concerning increase in cases since 2000, rising from an estimated 2.7 million deaths to nearly 9.7 million globally. This trend highlights...

Everything you eat has either a positive or negative effect on your health. While it is okay to indulge sometimes and enjoy your life, if we’re being honest, most of us indulge more often than we should. What’s more, there are plenty of foods that we are eating that we think are healthy that actually...

When those cravings kick in, there’s often nothing better than digging into a cheesy pizza and greasy fries. However, the inevitable heartburn and acid reflux that follows is anything but enjoyable. This is why so many people around the world rely on certain heartburn medications to deal with this issue when it arises. But can...

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects millions of children, approximately 5% of children globally. It presents itself with persistent symptoms of attention deficits, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. While medication and behavioral therapies remain the primary forms of treatment, many parents and clinicians seek natural, dietary and supportive strategies to help children manage symptoms more effectively. Among these, medical...

Pain medication and pharmaceuticals are usually the go-to methods of alleviating muscle pain, headaches, toothaches and most kinds of physical trauma experienced. Pharmaceutical pain medication sometimes comes with the risk of negative side effects, drug interactions and sometimes abuse.  For centuries, however, traditional healers and early doctors administered essential oils, herbs and alternative therapies as...

Chronic illness is a word that refers to a health condition or illness that typically lasts for one or more years. They range widely in their causes and symptoms. Some can be genetic, like Fibromyalgia, while others are brought on by a buildup of years of bad habits. You may not notice the effect of...

Eggs have long been a subject of debate in nutrition science for decades. There has been concern with their cholesterol content being liable for heart disease risk. However, new research led by Monash University has found benefits of moderate egg consumption, particularly for heart disease. The university’s research has shown that eggs are packed with...

Dementia is a general term that refers to a group of neurodegenerative diseases represented by a cognitive decline. Diseases like Alzheimer’s, these illnesses affect thinking, memory, reasoning, personality, mood and behavior. A variety of factors, including genetics, lifestyle choices, and environmental conditions, influence dementia. Recent research shows that factors other than old age cause dementia-related...

The world of wellness and nutrition, particularly the online world of these, is saturated with a lot of loose claims, misinterpreted studies, and overinflated claims. Two food items that have been touted as being powerful healing tools are cinnamon and honey. The question is, how many of these claims actually hold any truth to them...

Not everyone responds well to existing stimulant medications, which makes finding an effective treatment for ADHD challenging. A new clinical trial, however, has shown that a drug called solriamfetol can reduce ADHD symptoms by a significant 45%. Considering that this condition affects around 15.5 million American adults, finding a treatment that is effective and safe...

Older adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) face a higher risk of developing age-related dementias like Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers from the University of Geneva have discovered that they distribute abnormal iron levels similarly in specific brain regions of individuals with dementia-like disorders. This may shed light on the puzzling connection of iron in the brain and...

Approximately one in every nine Americans, equating to more than 11% of the population, is living with diabetes. In fact, one in nine people around the world are living with diabetes in general. This means that hundreds of millions of people have been diagnosed and are attempting to control their diabetes. This does not include...