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Suffering a heart attack often leads one to reevaluate their entire lives and rethink prior unhealthy habits, at least until the initial shock wears off. This is the general consensus, according to a new study regarding heart attack survivors and their lack of commitment to keeping up with their prescribed exercise regimens. Heart attacks are ...click here to read more

Poor circulation in your fingers may be the result of something as simple as being too sedentary, but it can also be the sign of a more serious condition. Many people only experience a blue or purple hue in their fingers in cold and wintery conditions, but others have poor circulation under other circumstances. Here, ...click here to read more

The human heart follows a unique rhythm and it’s one that many people find soothing and relaxing. While heartbeats are not consciously felt every day, their recognition can make people significantly less stressed. Research conducted by the University of London’s department of psychology assessed the calming effects that heartbeat-like vibrations can have on a person. ...click here to read more

Mornings are often the hardest part of our day. We feel groggy, irritated, and dread speaking to anyone before we get our first cup of coffee. Getting that daily dose of caffeine not only makes us more alert but has proven to provide many health benefits as well. Prior research has linked coffee consumption to ...click here to read more

Living with diabetes can be hard. Having to take daily medication and watch what you eat can be a chore. However, it is absolutely required, as the ramifications of not doing so can be devastating. Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to everything from increased risk for cardiovascular disease to blindness. Nerve damage is also a possibility, ...click here to read more

Meat has become an important part of our diet, and in many cases, it’s the cornerstone of any meal. Many people don’t feel like they’ve eaten properly until they’ve had some meat. The carnivores among us appreciate a good steak and a nice roast, with freezers stocked up with frozen cuts to make sure there’s ...click here to read more

Diverticulitis is a condition that results from the inflammation of diverticula—pouch-like bulges that are found in the lower part of the large intestine. Diverticula in themselves are not harmful and are actually commonly found in adults over the age of 40, but when these pouches become infected, it can lead to the diagnosis of diverticulitis. ...click here to read more

Eating food is one of life’s greatest pleasures. It not only provides us valuable energy but can also bring us joy and happiness. This is all the more troubling when food is the cause of our immediate suffering, as in the case when we contract food poisoning. These are times when we unknowingly eat contaminated ...click here to read more

Scleral icterus is a disorder that is characterized by yellowing of the part of the eyes that is normally white. This condition can be indicative of a dysfunctional liver. In general, when a person presents with yellow eyes, the first thing that comes to mind is a problem with the liver, such as liver disease. ...click here to read more

With the weather getting warmer, it’s a great time to dust off that grill and cook some tasty barbecue for your family and friends. Unfortunately, most of our grills are a complete mess from a prior year of summer time fun. You probably want to clean it, but there’s something that anyone preparing to clean ...click here to read more

Dementia is a chronic neurodegenerative condition that leads to difficulty remembering recent events and problems with language, behavioral issues, and difficulties with self-care. Nearly 70 percent of all cases of dementia are caused by Alzheimer’s disease. An estimated 5.1 million Americans are affected. According to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and ...click here to read more

The majority of adults have experienced a noisy knee. You know, when your knee makes that popping sound as you get up from a chair. Or when your foot keeps cracking for no apparent reason while you walk. You may feel embarrassed by the sound, especially when the joint keeps cracking in a quiet room, ...click here to read more

As many as 5.1 million Americans may be affected by Alzheimer’s disease, and the incidence of this memory-stealing disorder is growing as the population continues to age. Dementia is not a normal part of healthy aging, but with such scary statistics, many people associate old age with Alzheimer’s. While the risk of developing this brain ...click here to read more

Worrying about cholesterol is one of those telltale signs that you’re not young anymore. You spent your entire youth and young adulthood without a single thought about what your blood cholesterol is like and how the food you eat can affect it. And now you have to start looking at labels, counting calories, and checking ...click here to read more