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An interesting new study has suggested that the idea of “living long and happy” might actually be a stretch. As a matter of fact, the idea of the grumpy old man, or the bitter old woman might really be onto something. The study suggests that those who don’t have high hopes for a happy and ...click here to read more

Back pain is common problem that affects millions of people around the world; it influences one’s performance at work, school, and home.  Individuals with persistent pain problems of the lower back often take medications for pain relief to alleviate these symptoms.  Although physicians recommend that patients suffering from back pain engage in proper diet and ...click here to read more

America’s obsession with the diet began as far back as 1863. That was when a man named William Banting developed the first “low-carb diet”.  It is 150 years later and countless diet plans have followed; everything from low-carb and low-calorie to all out fasting. Today, a new diet is in the spotlight. It’s called the ...click here to read more

You might let Daylight Savings Time come and go and think the only thing that this time change really effects is your sleep schedule and routine, and it might be the case for many people, but there is a whole other worry that you might not expect. As it turns out the effect of the ...click here to read more

Sleepwalking, also known as somnambulism, is considered as the main cause of most sleep-related injuries.  Unfortunately, research efforts in the last 50 years has left several questions regarding sleepwalking unanswered, especially in terms of its actual causes. One of the major misconceptions about sleepwalking is that it is a benign disorder, in which minor effects ...click here to read more

The world health organization states that physical activity is one of the best ways to reduce the risk of many non- communicable diseases. The WHO and many other health agencies promote exercise as a means to improve mental health as well. Most of us have likely heard how physical exercise can improve both body and ...click here to read more

Milk is recognized as a primary nutritional source that helps in the development of strong bones and teeth.  In addition, milk has also been used in the preparation of various food items, such as ice cream, cheese, and butter, to name a few.  We consider milk as very safe because this serves as the first ...click here to read more

You have likely heard that married people tend to be healthier and live longer than unmarried people but now experts are saying if you are married with children the scale could tilt the other Depression, Anxiety and Your Children Well-known author and Harvard psychology professor, Daniel Gilbert has gone on record saying parents are less ...click here to read more