3 Life-Saving Medical Tests You Should Never Delay Taking
Many Americans search online for everything about their health, including the symptoms of heart disease to the calorie count in their breakfast foods. They may be wondering, “What can I do to improve my health?” Maintaining wellness involves eating nutritious foods and exercising regularly, but taking medical tests also keeps us healthy by helping prevent […]
Are You Stressed or Experiencing Fatigue? Find Out Why!
Diagnose Causes for Stress and Adrenal Fatigue Continued exposure to stress in every day life takes a physical toll on the body which can lead to illness. Cortisol is a stress hormone produced by special glands located above the kidneys and is released in large amounts when exposed to stressful situations. In small amounts, this […]
Lowering Cholesterol, Blood Pressure May Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk
WEDNESDAY, April 13, 2011 (Health.com) – Treating traditional risk factors for heart disease such as hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes may also prevent the progression of mild memory and cognitive problems into full-blown Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. Although dietary changes, cholesterol-lowering statins, and hypertension drugs such as beta-blockers are far from a surefire way […]
CDC: 1 in 3 adults get enough sleep
Are You Getting Enough Sleep? If you’re not getting enough sleep and find yourself waking up tired on a daily basis, you’re not alone. More than one-third of U.S. adults average less than 7 hours of sleep per night, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That lack […]
(Not) For Women Only: HPV Affects Half of Adult Men, Study Shows
March 2, 2011 Most Men Unaware of Risk, Say Experts People often think the transmission of human papilloma virus (HPV) is something that endangers women, but a new study shows there may be a good reason to aim similar prevention messages at men. Researchers found that about half of adult men could have HPV. “We […]
Profound Fatigue, Cold Sweats, Dizziness May Signal Heart Attack
Feb. 3, 2011 Pamela Detrow was having lunch in Milwaukee when she suddenly broke into a cold sweat, became dizzy and felt her heart racing. Thinking this would pass quickly, she asked her friends to order her a salad and diet soda, then stepped outside for some fresh air. But within a couple of minutes, […]
Digestive Diseases and Hepatitis
Do You Have Hepatitis? Hepatitis is a disease that causes inflammation of the liver. It can be either acute (lasting less than six months) or chronic (lasting more than six months). Several viruses are known to cause hepatitis. Common forms of viral hepatitis include: Recommended Related to Hepatitis Hepatitis C Alternative Treatments When you’re living […]
The Thyroid Function & Weight Loss
According to EndocrineWeb.com, the thyroid’s main function is to convert iodine to the thyroid hormones thyroxine and triodothyronine, also known as T4 and T3. All of your cells rely on T3 and T4 for metabolic regulation, which means that thyroid hormones participate in every function and system in your body. Thyroid disorders stem from over […]
The truth about 12 health myths
Health Myths Or Wisdom? We explore some commonly held beliefs on what to do when sick/prevent sickness. Some of these health myths even surprised us! You Shouldn’t Cut Off the Bread’s Crust. It’s Full of Vitamins. The truth is: In a 2002 German study, researchers found that the baking process produces a novel type of […]
The Truth Behind More Holiday Heart Attacks
Your heart may leap with delight at the electronic gizmo or emerald bracelet that you’ve just unwrapped from under the Christmas tree. But you can’t say the same for that nasty holiday surprise known as the “Merry Christmas coronary” or “Happy Hanukkah heart attack.” For many years, researchers have been intrigued by a disturbing pattern: […]