Dear Friends, With the end of 2016 fast approaching, it’s that time of the year when we begin to jot down some New Year’s Resolutions. Come January, most of us would have compiled a list of things we would like to achieve in the New Year. The most common being losing weight and giving up ...click here to read more
Dry patch on lip – chapped lips – are commonly seen during the colder months, but for some this is a year-round occurrence. The most common cause of dry patches on the lips is dryness, which can be due to a variety of causes such as dehydration or colder temperatures. When the lips become dry, ...click here to read more
A new study suggests taking the necessary steps to care for your heart can positively affect for your kidneys as well. The researchers looked at over 14,800 adults aged 45 to 64 who were grouped based on how closely they followed the guidelines set out by the American Heart Association. The seven ideals include healthy blood pressure, ...click here to read more
Have you ever found yourself on an energy slump in the afternoon and reaching for a quick fix? Maybe your mind has wandered to the idea of a triple espresso, a Red Bull or a seemingly innocent “energy boosting” health drink. You wouldn’t be the first one in desperate need of a jump start as ...click here to read more
Calling something an “old wives’ tale” isn’t usually seen as a compliment – rather, it’s meant to be dismissive. But considering how long some of these tales have endured, perhaps there is something to them after all. You may have heard these from your own mother or grandmother way back when… Here are five popular ...click here to read more
What if the popular chicken breast at your grocery store could leave you with a serious case of food poisoning? Approximately 48 million people suffer from food poisoning each year in the United States and about 3,000 die each year from complications of food poisoning. Food poisoning can occur when you consume food that is ...click here to read more
The bubbly is being passed around (and around), the confetti’s in the air and the party noisemakers are squawking. It’s New Year’s Eve and you’re caught up in the moment of nostalgic joy – ringing in the new year, wiping out past transgressions and making a fresh start. Out come the New Year’s proclamations: “I’m ...click here to read more
The United States is on drugs. It’s almost unbelievable how many people in the U.S. currently take prescription drugs – as many as 70 percent, according to the Mayo Clinic. That means that nearly 220 million people around the country have prescription drugs in their medicine cabinets, alongside the band-aids and sunscreen. And when you include ...click here to read more
With the increasing number of deaths in China from the latest H7N9 avian (bird) flu, people around the world are becoming tense once again when it comes to travel or crowded areas. Although it hasn’t made its way to North America yet, people are being advised to follow certain flu prevention health tips to minimize ...click here to read more
It is a common practice; drying laundry inside. Millions of North Americans hang their clothing indoors, especially in the winter months, but it turns out it can be bad for our health. There is nothing like the clean, fresh smell of fabric that has dried in the open breeze in the back yard. Hanging the ...click here to read more
Many people regularly drink alcohol and never develop a drinking problem. However, this isn’t the case for everyone. Many people do develop drinking problems and become dependent on alcohol. If you’ve ever questioned if you have a drinking problem, you more than likely do. And if friends or family seem concerned about your drinking, you ...click here to read more
Mary Shelley’s novel, Frankenstein was first published in 1818. In this world-renowned classic, Dr. Frankenstein tries to carry out his dream of extending life by restoring body parts of the dead. His plan backfires and he creates a monster. This fictitious character’s quest seems so far-fetched, but the desire to create ever-lasting life may not ...click here to read more
The liver is one of the major organs of the body that is responsible for the removal of toxins that may be present in the body. Organ damage in the form of cirrhosis generally occurs when an individual is engaged in excessive alcohol consumption, mainly through the destruction of cells. Every human being cannot survive ...click here to read more
Controlling body odor is considered as one of the most important health tips because it reflects the capacity of an individual to maintain cleanliness. Body odor may also indicate the presence of a medical condition that decreases a person’s ability to control physiologic activities that emit a body smell. General health tips on living a ...click here to read more
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