Category Archives: General Health

Whether you have high blood pressure or just switching to a healthier lifestyle, you are often told to cut back on your salt intake. But how do you know for sure whether you are having too little, too much, or just the right amount? Well, there are telltale signs that indicate whether you are consuming ...click here to read more

January is Thyroid Awareness Month so we present our articles discussing the thyroid and related conditions, including thyroid eye disease, hypothyroidism risk, cognitive impairment, dementia, and type 2 diabetes. The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland located in the throat area. Its role is to produce hormones important for bodily functions. Common thyroid diseases are ...click here to read more

National Obesity Awareness Week runs from January 9 through January 15, 2017 and to wrap it up we present some of our articles that discuss obesity and related health issues, such as sleep problems, cirrhosis, and liver cancer. Obesity is a growing problem that plagues many Americans. It is a well-known risk factor contributing to ...click here to read more

If you’re experiencing weaker hearing, poorer vision, even weight gain, it’s easy to write off your health ailments on your old age. But it’s not always the case. Low libido, for example, is not necessarily a sign of aging, but it could be indicative of a more serious issue – one that affects your heart. ...click here to read more

If you’ve ever wondered – how long does alcohol stay in your system? – look no further. The simple answer to this question is, though, it mainly depends on how much you drink. At some point, any alcohol that is not metabolized is held up in the blood and tissues. If this is a frequent ...click here to read more

Muscle loss – a condition known as sarcopenia – is a real problem for aging adults. Although you may be more aware of osteoporosis, which is the loss of bone density, sarcopenia is another serious concern for seniors as it weakens the muscle structure of the body and increases the risk of falls and other ...click here to read more

Dear Friends, Now that the holidays are over, many of us are looking for ways to detox our bodies – me included. While doing some post-holiday shopping, I came across a 5-day foot detox. Here’s how it works. For five nights you stick on these pads, which promise to drain out toxins from the body, ...click here to read more

Chronic fatigue syndrome patients experience long-term benefits from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and graded exercise therapy (GET), in comparison to standard care. Researchers reached out to participants 2.5 years after the original study was completed to see how they were doing after their treatments. Three-quarters of the original participants were involved in this follow-up study. ...click here to read more

From time to time we all feel tired. Usually, getting a good night’s sleep or drinking a cup of coffee can fix this. But when tiredness is so severe that it actually begins to impede on your day-to-day life you may have a more serious health problem. Characterized by an overwhelming and debilitating tiredness, chronic ...click here to read more

Folic acid awareness week is intended to shed light on the issue of folic acid deficiency and educate people about good sources of this important vitamin. National folic acid awareness week runs from January 8 through January 14 in the United States. Research shows that folic acid deficiency may not be common in North America, ...click here to read more

Sometimes we have to hold in our pee because there isn’t a bathroom in sight. If you do this once in a while, it isn’t that detrimental, but constantly holding in your pee can set you up for some serious health consequences. When the bladder becomes full it sends a signal to the brain, prompting ...click here to read more

Literally millions of Americans suffer from atonic or neurogenic bladder. The atonic bladder signs vary from person to person, but the worst of the neurogenic bladder symptoms is the inability to control bladder function. Atonic bladder occurs due to a nerve signaling problem that may occur after a stroke, spinal injury, or tumor. The condition causes the bladder to be in one of three states: flaccid, spastic, or a mix of the two. Flaccid refers to the bladder not being able to contract, resulting in urinary overflow. Spastic refers to the bladder sustaining involuntary contractions, producing feelings of wanting to urinate despite not having a full bladder. Mixed refers to having a combination of both flaccid and spastic bladder. Atonic bladder often requires the uses of catheterization, as normal bladder control is absent. Tests involving the measurement of urine flow and imaging are often done to reach a diagnosis. Neurogenic or atonic bladder symptoms can be linked to a destruction of nerves. Essentially, it is bladder dysfunction ...click here to read more

When we become stressed out bodies release cortisol – the stress hormone – which helps us cope with challenges. Cortisol’s role is to convert protein into energy by releasing glycogen and counteract inflammation. When cortisol is released in the body temporarily, this is okay and won’t have long-lasting detrimental effects to health as it is ...click here to read more

There is a greater risk for winter falls, especially among older adults, as the roads and walkways become slippery due to ice and snow. Falls, in general, are detrimental to the health of older people because they can cause disability and worsen quality of life. Therefore, it’s important to not only recognize a potential fall ...click here to read more