Category Archives: General Health

Depression is something that many people deal with on a day to day basis. It can be extremely debilitating, causing people to lose motivation, stop socializing, and ultimately be chronically unhappy. One of the most common treatments for depression, antidepressants or SSRIs, are effective for some, but for others, they just don’t work. One brand ...click here to read more

Around this time of the year, many of us feel tired and worn out. The holidays are over and we are still in the midst of winter, so we may be feeling bogged down as a result. On the other hand, many of us may find it difficult to get a good night’s sleep, which ...click here to read more

Suffering from a pulled upper back muscle can be an agonizing experience. These types of back injuries often occur due to a sudden or unexpected movement of the upper body, especially when lifting heavy weights without stretching. Medical professionals and health care experts believe that pulled upper back muscles occur due to the gradual tightening ...click here to read more

City life is often promoted as being luxurious and exciting, but perhaps we just aren’t built for this type of constant stimulation. Bright lights, constant noise, and the increased levels of pollution city dwellers breathe in on a daily basis could be causing us more harm than good. The constant stressors that living in a ...click here to read more

Stress is something we all have to deal with on a day to day basis. We do our best to handle stress levels, either by doing things that benefit our health, like exercising, or by relying on more unhealthy methods, such as smoking cigarettes or drinking alcohol. However, perhaps there is another way to handle ...click here to read more

There are several different bladder problems that a person can experience, like incontinence and an overactive bladder. One of the most common bladder-related problems is urinary tract infections (UTIs), which occurs when bacteria enter the urethra and travels to the bladder. If this infection spreads to the kidneys, it can result in even bigger complications, ...click here to read more

You might not think that muscle-building is important as the years go on, but you would be very wrong. In fact, it’s probably more important than ever that you build muscle in your older years. This is because new research suggests that those who regularly exercise, specifically with strength-based exercises, have a 23 percent lower ...click here to read more

Our veins and arteries are important to our circulatory system as the carry blood around the body and back to the heart. We may take our veins and arteries for granted, but they can become sick if we do, which can have negative implications for our overall health. In fact, there are several conditions and ...click here to read more

The consumption of alcohol has become an integral part of social society. We drink it at various gatherings, use it as an ice-breaker for meeting new people, and studies have found it has many beneficial effects. What most people do not want to admit is that this popular beverage has many negative effects in the ...click here to read more

Although November is considered the month for prostate cancer awareness, we feel like it should be discussed all year round. So, we compiled a list of our top articles that touch upon the topic of prostate health. From news breakthroughs and prevention tips to facts about prostate cancer and treatment options, these articles will cover ...click here to read more

Do you ever feel energized? If not, don’t worry, many of us don’t. It seems everyone is walking around like zombies because they just lack energy. Energy is necessary to be able to get through our daily lives. But the busier we get and the more stress we endure, the more tired we feel. When ...click here to read more

Bladder leaks are no laughing matter, and although cases of them are on the rise, many people are still too embarrassed to talk about them. Another health concern on the rise is type 2 diabetes, and as cases of this continue to grow, so do cases of bladder leaks. Why? Because type 2 diabetes can ...click here to read more

Diuresis is a medical term used to refer to increased urination and is often used in a context pertaining to the physiologic processes of urine production by the kidneys and the overall health of the individual. This means that your kidneys will produce an increased volume of urine to be excreted from the body that ...click here to read more

People want their Christmas holidays to be joyful, but while gathering with family and friends can be uplifting, it can also be a time of stress, loneliness, and exhaustion. Maintaining high spirits and good health depends on how we treat ourselves. It’s easy to get caught up in the celebrations and forget to take care ...click here to read more