Category Archives: General Health

We don’t normally talk about our trips to the bathroom, but we should. Our bowel movements reveal a lot about our health. One thing you should be talking about with your doctor is the smell of your urine. You may not have noticed it because you probably flush fairly quickly, but the next time you ...click here to read more

It’s the time of year where everyone’s getting out their swimwear for the beach and pool. But caution is advised, as safety experts warn that electric shocks are an often-overlooked danger to swimmers. We all know that water is conductive to electricity, and with more people having private pools in the backyards, this is becoming ...click here to read more

It is often said that the eyes are the window to your soul. Looking into someone’s eye, you can get a sense of their emotional status. The eyes can even give away what a person is thinking. New research suggests that our DNA is what allows us to read a person’s thoughts and emotions through ...click here to read more

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are pretty common. They are responsible for nearly 10 million doctor visits each year, with one in five women developing the infection at least once in their lifetime. In about 90 percent of cases, UTIs are caused by bacteria that can be easily treated with antibiotics. However, new research suggests that ...click here to read more

Seeing our doctor more often is something we all feel we should be doing. But when we don’t feel ill, we assume everything is okay and there is no need to see a doctor. It may be due to a fear of bad news making you neglect your scheduled doctors’ visits, or perhaps it’s just ...click here to read more

When we’re young, we feel like we can accomplish anything. We can go anywhere and do anything because we don’t feel encumbered by our physical limitations. However, when we age, we start to lose this feeling of empowerment. Our once-impressive physical physique fades away, leaving us weak and defenseless. However, new research into the reasons ...click here to read more

Having family in our lives provides us with support when we need it, allowing us to share memories that last a lifetime. While there is nothing more important than family for most people, a new study suggests that as we get older, it is the friendships that we’ve cultivated over the years that become important ...click here to read more

Now that you’re over 50, you may have noticed some aspects of your health changing. Your vision becomes weaker, you’re not as strong as you used to be, and maybe now you have to start watching what you eat. However, just because you’re over 50 doesn’t mean that your sex life has to take a ...click here to read more

Weight loss can be extremely difficult for some, which is why there are so many obese people today. These morbidly obese individuals are at very high risk for a multitude of life-threatening health conditions, often leading to premature death. However, there are surgical procedures available that can aid in weight loss. They are effective, but ...click here to read more

Obesity is a very prevalent issue today. More than one-third of Americans are considered overweight or obese. Being obese puts you at a health disadvantage, increasing your risk of future health problems and early death. It’s now been discovered that obese people are twice as likely to develop the flu or influenza compared to those ...click here to read more

Bread is a great part of any diet. Its addition complements other food like meat. But not all bread is made equal, as some are healthier than others. Take white bread, for example. It is often thought to be the least healthy, at least when compared to whole wheat bread. However, no clear distinction has ...click here to read more

With warmer weather finally coming, the desire to wear shorts and dresses is much higher. However, if you suffer from unsightly veins, you may be embarrassed to show off your legs. Many people simply ignore their bluish, bulging veins and attribute them to aging. Unfortunately, delaying treatment of varicose veins can lead to serious health ...click here to read more

While poor circulation in the feet is not a disease on its own, it’s often the sign of another medical health issue that prevents proper circulation of blood to the distant extremities. Many abnormalities can lead to this condition, which is often accompanied by symptoms of pain and numbness in the legs, feet, and toes. ...click here to read more

The human body is an extremely adaptive organism. If you live in a cold climate country, your body creates more subcutaneous fat to serve as insulation. If you live in a sunny part of the world, chances are, your skin is darker to help deal with the sun’s harmful rays. The body’s own metabolic process ...click here to read more