Category Archives: General Health

Many of us don’t discuss or even think about the sex lives of seniors, but it’s a real thing. Although many believe that sex slows down with age, a new poll would suggest otherwise. The poll was conducted by the University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation and uncovered that 40 percent of ...click here to read more

If you stand a lot throughout the day, by the end of it, your legs can feel quite tired, fatigued, and heavy. Your feet feel sore, your legs swollen, your lower back hurts, and that stiffness and pain radiates all the way to your neck and shoulders. Any prolonged position can lead to strain and ...click here to read more

It is known that when it comes to autoimmune disease, men have fewer cases than women. But why? When you look at the differences between men and women, there is a pretty clear one: testosterone. Testosterone is associated with men, macho-ness, masculinity, muscles, and libido. Although women have some testosterone, it’s far less than what ...click here to read more

Urine is often a light, pale-yellowish color, so when it appears dark it can be alarming. First off, dark urine is a sign of your level of hydration and can be an indicator that you need to consume more water. Generally, the darker the urine, the more concentrated it is. Aside from dehydration, there are ...click here to read more

Levator scapulae pain is one of the most common general muscle complaints and can be associated with sleepless nights and an irritable mood. Understanding the levator scapulae is helpful for both preventing and treating levator scapulae pain. The levator scapulae muscle is at the side and back of your neck. Its main job is to ...click here to read more

Here’s another good reason to enjoy dark chocolate: Studies have shown it can help relieve stress and inflammation in the body. Furthermore, occasional dark chocolate may even reduce your risk of heart disease. Two recent studies found that consuming dark chocolate of at least 70 percent cacao could help reduce stress and inflammation along with ...click here to read more

Bladder issues alone can be a real nuisance. Leaks, urgency, and infections can all take a negative toll on your quality of life. And then you have the anxiety and fear of not making it to the bathroom or experiencing a leak in public. All of this is quite stressful. But living with bladder issues ...click here to read more

Having cloudy urine is not unusual and, in many cases, it is no reason for alarm. However, it just might be a sign of an underlying health condition. Healthy urine is clear and light yellow in color. Unhealthy urine can be cloudy, hazy, or milky looking. This can occur for a number of different reasons, ...click here to read more

Benign fasciculation syndrome (muscle twitch) is a neurological disorder that affects parts of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Neurological disorders in general can be mild or quite severe, depending on their cause. In some cases, neurological disorders are not associated with another condition. In benign fasciculation syndrome, the muscles rapidly contract and relax, causing ...click here to read more

The importance of maintaining strong muscles as you age can’t be stressed enough. Having strong muscles helps support your bones, which translates to a reduced risk of injury. But for many seniors, building and maintaining muscle is difficult. It’s suggested that one way to increase muscles is to take amino acid supplements. Amino acids are ...click here to read more

The spring and summer seasons are a great time to get away and visit other places of the world. Taking a trip can help reduce stress, but if you have varicose veins, taking a prolonged trip could be dangerous. Whether you’re driving around the country or taking a flight across the pond, prolonged sitting can ...click here to read more

There are many factors that come into play when discussing low libido, but one of the biggest ones is diet. Diet plays a role in all major functions of our health, so it’s no surprise that it can either positively or negatively affect your libido. Nourishing your body properly means that you can experience a ...click here to read more

Varicose veins are visible veins that may look dark purple or blue in color and they are commonly found in the legs and feet of those affected. These enlarged and discolored veins may not pose any immediate health concerns to some patients, being more of a cosmetic problem. However, some individuals experience aching pain and ...click here to read more

An estimated 25 million American women suffer from bladder problems, with many of them doing so in silence. And yet, with such a high number, shouldn’t it be a hot topic for discussion? Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common types of bladder problems, with some women experiencing a few of them ...click here to read more