Category Archives: General Health

Chocolate is one of the world’s most delectable treats. It is sweet and savory, and it’s good for you. At least, that’s what several studies would have you believe. Unfortunately, they aren’t talking about the Hershey’s bar you buy at the local convenience store. Modern chocolate is packed with added sugar and milk powder, giving ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord. No two cases are alike, as the disease can present in any number of different ways relating to the areas affected. The disease itself is thought to be the result of the person’s own immune system attacking the myelin sheath—the protective layer ...click here to read more

The spinal cord makes up a key part of the body’s motor and nervous systems. It is what relays communications between neurons in our muscles and neurons in the brain, ultimately controlling muscle movements. It also delivers sensory information regarding pain, temperature, and touch between the brain and other body parts. This is why spinal ...click here to read more

Treatment success rates for position-related skull flattening increases if the treatment is administered sooner. Although there have been fewer incidences of sudden infant death syndrome since the “Back to Sleep” campaign and an increase in recommendations from medical practitioners to place sleeping babies on their backs, there have been higher than normal levels of infants ...click here to read more

Our blood is transported through our body by blood vessels, and sometimes these blood vessels appear as bulging veins in hands. These swollen veins look unsightly and are an indicator of our age, but the good news is that bulging veins are not generally a sign of poor health. However, there are instances where bulging ...click here to read more

Worms are not normally thought of as the most useful creatures on the planet—we mostly just use them as bait. The lugworm (Arenicola marina) is slimy, deep pink, and not fit for human consumption—it hasn’t really provided much in terms of usefulness for humans. That is until now. French researchers have discovered that the lugworm ...click here to read more

We are often told that it’s “mind over matter” when referring to tough obstacles. This phrase suggests that our willpower alone can make the difference in extremely stressful situations. Thinking positively about your abilities could make you perform better. However, the opposite has been found to be true as well—thinking negative thoughts about yourself makes ...click here to read more

Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder that affects millions of people across the globe. It targets the hemoglobin inside of red blood cells, which are responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body. The lack of oxygen in the cells affected by the disease causes the hemoglobin to gather together in long fibers and push ...click here to read more

Retrosternal chest pain is pain felt behind the sternum bone—a flat bone located in the middle of the chest. This bone may also be referred to as the breastbone. Due to the relative location of retrosternal pain, it is often confused with various cardiac conditions that can induce unnecessary anxiety in suffers. However, due to ...click here to read more

A new UK study has found that individuals who suffer from insufficient nightly sleep tend to have larger waistlines and are more likely to be obese and overweight. People who averaged six hours of sleep a night had waistlines three centimeters larger than those who slept nine hours a night. The shorter a person slept, ...click here to read more

Immunotherapy for cancer treatment is something we have heard about since the early 90s, and now researchers at Cornell is suggesting we may be able to use immune cells to treat allergies and infections. After discovering how immune cells work in the body, Cornell researchers say that one day, the cells may be harnessed as ...click here to read more

Weight gain and obesity are a growing issue in the United States, with current trends pointing to nearly three-quarters of the American population being overweight or obese by the year 2020. While much of this has been in response to increased eating habits and a lack of exercise, recent studies involving mice have linked the ...click here to read more

It is highly important that you continue to stay physically active as you age in order to maintain good health. For many seniors, beginning or continuing a workout routine can be quite challenging. The good news is, many hobbies and activities that seniors enjoy are great at keeping them physically active. Leisure-activities such as gardening ...click here to read more

A new study revealed that your risk of developing diabetes may be reduced with moderate alcohol consumption. The study found that men who consumed 14 alcoholic beverages a week and women who consumed nine had the lowest risk of type 2 diabetes in comparison to nondrinkers and those who drank more. The highest benefits were ...click here to read more