You can’t have a healthy body without a healthy heart. Being the organ that pumps blood to every part of your body, a heart problem eventually means problems everywhere. Heart Valve Disease is a serious condition that can cause severe health problems. It is important to be aware of the symptoms and know how to...
In many cases, when someone has a health emergency or is diagnosed with an illness, they can often point to some earlier health changes that they either didn’t recognize as problematic, or ignored in hopes that they would resolve themselves. 15 Health Changes You Shouldn’t Ignore Some fortunate individuals are still able to get treatment...
Eating healthy and living a healthy lifestyle can sometimes seem insurmountable. However, when you break it down, the path to better health isn’t quite so winding and difficult. The secret lies in making small, incremental changes that, over time, add up to better health. These are ten changes you can make now to live a...
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a common medical condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It can lead to serious health problems, including heart disease and stroke. The good news is that there are many natural remedies for high blood pressure. Even if you’ve been diagnosed with it, you may be able to reduce your...
Stress is lethal: it messes with your body and can disrupt how you feel and function. It can cause everything from breakouts and bleeding gums to strokes, stomach problems, and for men, erectile dysfunction. Stress can make you forgetful, more fickle, and agitated. It will make you gain weight, lose hair, disrupt sleep (which leads...
New York Times’ bestselling author, Elena Amsterdam was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2006, but was able to manage her condition and live well for a number of years- that is, until she moved into a newly renovated house in 2014. Within a year of moving, Elena’s autoimmune condition came back with a vengeance; she...
In recent times, there has been a lot of debate about the safety of consuming day-old rice, with some people claiming that it can be dangerous to your health. This notion has sparked considerable interest; with so many people consuming leftover rice, it has confused them. This has led experts to weigh in on the...
Heart attacks are scary and can quite often be deadly. For those with a greater risk of having one, this newly published research will give yet another reason to have the “Sunday Scaries.” A recent study conducted by doctors at the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and the Royal College of Surgeons has found...
The recent surge in the popularity of red light therapy has been noticeable across various platforms, from online spaces to endorsements by health influencers and even discussions among social circles. But what exactly is the fascination with this therapy? Red light therapy utilizes specific light wavelengths to bolster the body’s biological functions. I’ve long held...
In a world where there is food available on almost every corner, vitamin deficiency is still a major factor of poor health in developed countries. While some say changes in our soil are to blame for nutrient deficiencies, there are many reasons why in a country where people eat too much, they still fall short...
Fibromyalgia is still a widely misunderstood condition, one that the medical community is still exploring and learning about. Fibromyalgia presents itself in several forms, which contributes to its notorious mystique. One less well-known condition caused by fibromyalgia is edema (or fibromyalgia swelling). Is edema plaguing you? Fibromyalgia Complications: What is Edema? Edema is swelling caused by...
Did you know that a woman has a greater chance of dying from a heart attack than from all forms of cancer combined? Or that more women die from heart disease than men?(1) If this is news to you, you’re not alone. Heart disease has a history of being perceived as a “man’s” issue, even...
