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If you’re looking to erase wrinkles and look years younger, you may be considering Botox injections. If you suffer from temporomandibular joints (TMJ) pain, you may now also consider Botox. You see, the very popular anti-aging treatment may now offer relief from people suffering from treatment resistance TMJ pain – jaw pain. The TMJs are ...click here to read more

Curcumin is used for a variety of different things, including food coloring, flavoring, cosmetic ingredients, and even in herbal supplements. When used in foods, it provides a bright yellow-orange color. The latest research findings uncovered that curcumin may have the potential to protect the liver from non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and may even be ...click here to read more

A stroke is caused by a blood clot or a blood vessel leak in the brain. When the brain stops receiving a steady blood flow, it stops working. There are three main types of stroke: ischemic, hemorrhagic, and TIA (mini stroke). Risk factors that increase a person’s odds of experiencing a brain attack include older age, gender, race, family history of stroke, and a ...click here to read more

Obstructive sleep apnea is the periodic cessation of breathing during sleep, cutting off oxygen to the brain and lungs. It’s a relatively common chronic condition that is believed to affect 10 percent of middle-aged men. The condition can be asymptomatic but often results in poorer sleep quality, sleepiness during the daytime, and lowered quality of ...click here to read more

You’ve probably heard about rosacea of the skin but may not be aware that there is a similar condition that can affect the eyes. Redness, burning, and itching of the eyes can sometimes be diagnosed as ocular rosacea. It’s a form of inflammation that often occurs in people who suffer from the chronic skin condition ...click here to read more

We know that diet and diarrhea are often linked. Some people suffer from occasional diarrhea, while for others, the condition is chronic. No matter what the cause, a diarrhea diet can affect the digestive system and your symptoms in a positive way. Allergies or food poisoning are well-known causes of diarrhea. Chronic conditions, such as ...click here to read more

A study was recently published finding that sleeping less than six hours per night or waking up several times during the night can increase your risk of developing atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is a cardiovascular condition characterized by the build-up of plaque inside the blood vessels. The condition can be asymptomatic over decades of a person’s life, ...click here to read more

A new study has uncovered that a lack of sleep can wreak havoc on your social life. It is well known that poor sleep can negatively affect several areas of your life and health, so these latest findings are really of no surprise, but still interesting to note. The findings from the University of Berkeley ...click here to read more

After passing a bowel movement, the last thing you want to see is red in the toilet. Many of us know that seeing red means blood, and blood in the stool isn’t a good sign. The most common cause of blood in the stool is colon cancer, and doctors will test stool for blood if ...click here to read more

The function of veins is to return blood back to the heart to become reoxygenated, allowing it to flow back through the body. But when veins are visible and bulge, they can make you look much older than you really are. One area of the body that can reveal age is the hands. The more ...click here to read more

Gastroesophageal reflux disease is common and uncomfortable, but a GERD or acid reflux diet can help control symptoms. GERD happens when acid flows back into the tube connecting your mouth and stomach. The acid reflux can be very irritating for the esophagus. It is believed that in the United States, about 20 percent of the ...click here to read more

A Finnish study has uncovered that a common cholesterol medication could provide benefits for men with prostate cancer. The study looked at 158 men who underwent prostate removal surgery. Participants took the cholesterol medication prior to surgery for 27 days on average. Prostate cancer cells were measured by examining the tissue protein of the removed ...click here to read more

A new study has found that getting too much or too little sleep may cause the heart to “age” prematurely. The researchers described the aging effects as “excess heart age.” Heart age is measured based on a person’s cardiovascular risk profile, which was created in the 2008 Framingham Heart Study. “The difference between a person’s ...click here to read more

It’s still summer, which means it’s quite hot. Many areas are experiencing heat waves that can make doing just about anything very uncomfortable, sleeping included. Even if you have an air conditioner, you still may find that your bedroom is hot and uncomfortable. As a solution, you may have invested in a fan to stay ...click here to read more