Category Archives: General Health

Our liver is an important organ that is responsible for many functions in the body. When it becomes damaged we begin to feel ill, but symptoms may often be confused with other illnesses. It’s important to keep our liver healthy as it is a powerhouse for good health. Elevated liver enzymes may indicate a problem ...click here to read more

We all know that drinking too much can be harmful to our health. In the United States consuming a lot of alcohol is a leading cause of death according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Statistics show that 88,000 deaths occurred every year from 2006 to 2010 due to drinking too much. While ...click here to read more

Our two kidneys are vital organs that perform many powerful functions. Most people know that they remove waste products and excess fluid from our body, but they also release hormones that regulate blood pressure, produce an active form of vitamin D, and control the production of red blood cells. Everything we put in our bodies ...click here to read more

Perfume, cologne, body washes and deodorant, all of these help to make us smell desirable. But even though we mask our natural scent with manufactured elixirs we still have a unique smell and it can reveal a lot about us. 4 amazing facts that our body odor reveals Bug appeal If you can’t bear to ...click here to read more

Nothing can ruin you summer nights more than getting bit by mosquitoes. Not only do they leave your skin itchy and irritated, but mosquito bites can carry some serious illnesses. If up until now you’ve accepted them as inevitable, you may want to reconsider and work harder to avoid bites from those pesky insects as ...click here to read more

Calcium is required in the body as an essential mineral. Its main use is I the bones and teeth to keep them strong. But when an excess amount of calcium is found within the body it can lead to a condition called hypercalcemia. In this case, when there is too much calcium, it can play ...click here to read more

The hormone cortisol is commonly associated with stress. By now we know stress, over a period of time, can be detrimental to our health. But there is another condition associated with excessive cortisol. It’s called Cushing’s syndrome. Causes of Cushing’s syndrome The cause of Cushing’s syndrome is a result of too much cortisol produced in ...click here to read more

By now you probably have a good idea of what it means to eat healthy. Fruits and vegetables get the top score, followed by whole grains, protein and even dairy. A good resource is the American Food Guide, which helps clarify serving sizes. But sometimes it gets tricky to eat well and we often fall ...click here to read more

It’s uncommon to associate eating disorders with the elderly, but sadly these conditions plague older Americans as well. The largest demographic of seniors with eating disorders are women. But eating disorders and the elderly are not often discussed so getting exact statistics and information is difficult. There are many different types of eating disorders, one ...click here to read more

There are certain “truths” we are told as we age and many we just accept. For example we might be told that our hearing or vision may fade, or our energy levels won’t be as high. Many aspects of aging are discussed openly so we aren’t faced with too many surprises. But one topic that ...click here to read more

Chances are you had the chicken pox as a child. You can probably remember the red spots along with the non-stop itching. Worse yet, you were told not to scratch, so you were left suffering in your own skin. A common belief is that you can only get the chicken pox once in your lifetime. ...click here to read more

Take a second to look at your feet and legs. How do they look? Do they appear to be swollen? If so, does this happen often? Swollen feet and legs are often overlooked as symptoms because we associate them with aging. But ignoring swelling could be detrimental to your health. Diagnosing swollen feet and legs ...click here to read more

Menopause is the time in a woman’s life when menstrual periods end. It is a process that happens gradually and includes a lot of different symptoms, but recent research suggests those symptoms can be worse if you suffer from incontinence. You are not truly in menopause until you have gone without menstruating for 12 straight ...click here to read more

Chest pain is always taken seriously as it can be a strong indicator that something is wrong with your heart. You may notice when you go in for a check-up the doctor will usually ask if your symptoms include chest pain as they try to rule out heart issues. But sometimes chest pains don’t necessarily ...click here to read more