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In the past, sleep may have been taken for granted, even by some medical experts, but today we know more about the benefits of sleep and just how important the right amount of sleep is to our overall health. Some people shrug off the idea of an extra hour of sleep making much of a ...click here to read more

Over 30 million adults in the United States suffer from arthritis, including osteoarthritis. While all experience some level of pain and stiffness, an osteoarthritis diet may help their symptoms. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. It happens when cartilage in the joints breaks down. The majority of people who suffer from OA ...click here to read more

How many hours of sleep do you typically get? If it’s not between seven and nine hours, then, unfortunately, you are probably sleep-deprived. Lack of sleep and poor sleep is a serious epidemic across the country, and it can lead to serious health consequences. Just by adding an extra hour of sleep each night to ...click here to read more

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the term used for a number of conditions that result in the same symptoms: inflamed and painful bowels, bloating, abdominal pain, and bloody diarrhea. More than one in five people worldwide are afflicted by one or more of these conditions. They can be hard to treat and can often alter ...click here to read more

Research findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggest that one in three people with prediabetes also has arthritis. Furthermore, half of those living with prediabetes and arthritis are also obese and/or inactive. The study looked at data from 2009 and 2016 from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys. The researchers ...click here to read more

Depression has been found to worsen pain experienced in rheumatoid arthritis. Rates of depression among rheumatoid arthritis patients is estimated between 13 to 42 percent which reveals how closely associated the two conditions really are. As to why depression is so prevalent in arthritis is that dealing with a chronic condition is stressful which can ...click here to read more

Protecting your vision can start with food. A diet of natural foods for healthy eyes gives you the nutrients you need to nourish them, such as omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, lutein and vitamins C and E to help ward off age-related vision problems. When it comes to tips for better vision, regularly eating the right foods can improve eyesight ...click here to read more

If your libido has been kicked up a notch this season, there is a good reason for it. What is the most common and popular scent during the fall season? If you guessed pumpkin pie, you are right! And according to science, pumpkin pie is considered an aphrodisiac, meaning it can get you in the ...click here to read more

The Achilles tendon is an important part of the human body since it helps us with propelling movements like running, jumping, and cycling. However, it can be prone to injuries if Achilles tendon stretches aren’t part of your routine. The Achilles tendon runs along the back of the lower leg and then connects two major ...click here to read more

The average person consumes about 20 times more salt than the body needs, putting themselves at risk of health complications. However, there are a lot of foods that are low sodium – you can try a low sodium diet to maintain good health. Table salt is the main source of sodium. Our bodies only need ...click here to read more

We have all been told the many, many benefits of eating healthy on a regular basis. This has not stopped the onslaught of research that continues to be published on this very topic, though. In fact, one new study claims that women who consume a healthy diet of mainly fruits and veggies experience fewer symptoms ...click here to read more

The Tsimane (pronounced chee-may-nay) population live in Bolivia and are considered to have the healthiest hearts in the world. This group of people has very little interaction with modern society. Studies have suggested that these people have a near non-existent risk for heart disease. Professor of anthropology Michael Gurven explained, “The Tsimane have the healthiest ...click here to read more

A recent poll suggests that many women experience a symptom related to a vein disease, yet half don’t tell their doctor. A fifth of Canadians suffer from varicose veins and 60 percent of patients are women. Varicose veins are visibly blue lines that run along the leg. Symptoms may include heaviness of the legs, swelling, ...click here to read more

Anyone who has experienced the pain of a migraine knows that it is a pain unlike any other. Even those who have never had a migraine of their own are aware of the intense pain they can cause. One part of migraines that is not discussed as openly, though, are the sensory auras. A visual ...click here to read more