Category Archives: General Health

There is no fad diet that will do for your body what healthy eating can. Healthy eating consists of a balance of the right amount of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. Of course, over the past two decades, diet trends have swung in favor of one of the three food types at different times. For a ...click here to read more

Polycystic ovary syndrome symptoms can be annoying for some women and a serious problem for others. Luckily, many sufferers have discovered that a PCOS diet can help alleviate some of the discomforts. PCOS is a hormonal problem that has an impact on the ovaries and other parts of a woman’s body. It is most common ...click here to read more

What does it take to live forever? Is it a special herbal concoction? A wonder fruit? The breakfast of a champion? There are many ways to extend our life, both in terms of the number of years lived and the quality of those years. Some swear by a healthy lifestyle or a vegan diet, while ...click here to read more

Phantom limb pain is something of a conundrum. It’s described as pain felt in a limb that is no longer there. This condition occurs in hundreds of people who have had an arm or a leg amputated, which is a common occurrence in military veterans or even people with poorly controlled diabetes. A new form ...click here to read more

Bad words are something of a taboo in society. They are bleeped from television, unprofessional in the workplace, and impolite. These words have negative meanings attached to them and we often use them to make others feel bad. But according to a new study, swearing can relieve physical and social pain when used in a ...click here to read more

Those who have never owned a car know the inconvenience that waiting a traffic can be. It makes burns up unnecessary gas, wastes our time, and according to a new study, produce excessive noise and air pollution that might increase our risk for heart disease. Noise vs. air pollution We are all aware that air ...click here to read more

The legalization of marijuana has been a decisive topic as of late. Its effects on our health and society as a whole have been debated frequently in recent months, as countries like Canada have decided to fully legalize the drug. A new study by researchers at Columbia University on the drug suggests that frequent marijuana ...click here to read more

The mid-afternoon slump happens to us all. The activity of the day begins to wane, and along with it, your enthusiasm. Your energy supply exhausts and your energy tank goes on empty. The quick and easy fix for this decline in energy comes in the form of a candy bar or espresso, loaded with enough ...click here to read more

If I ask you what America’s biggest health problem is, you’d probably say smoking, obesity, or heart troubles. Unfortunately, you would be missing out on a huge growing problem. That problem is living a sedentary life—sitting all day long—and experts suggest it’s becoming a problem worse than smoking. Some experts refer to it as the ...click here to read more

We all dream about going on a vacation to a tropical paradise. We fantasize about lying on a beautiful beach, soaking up the sun, and drinking exotic drinks. When we do make the time to travel, we often neglect things that could make us sick. Our own country has many indigenous pathogens that affect us ...click here to read more

Drinking tea has long been known to have many benefits. It is a great alternative to coffee if lower levels of caffeine are desired, it contains antioxidants, and can even help with weight loss. Tea also plays a key role in modulating disease risk in humans by suppressing tumor progression, decreasing inflammation, and influencing estrogen ...click here to read more

Medicine has become so commonplace that it is almost always prescribed when visiting a doctor. Antibiotics are some of the most widely used and effective medications for treating bacterial infections. However, these drugs are showing signs of decreased efficacy. This is called antibiotic resistance, and it’s something that is making the medical community fearful. This ...click here to read more

Food is a necessity of life. We crave it, seek it out, and devour it when we’re hungry. This primal desire is an evolutionary trait that serves to provide us with the energy we need to survive. However, some people will literally die when they come into contact with a particular item of food. We ...click here to read more

Can you be indifferent to cinnamon? Not really. Either you’re really not into it and don’t understand what the fuss is about. Or, you’re a cinnamon aficionado. Your nose can probably detect freshly baked cinnamon buns from miles away. At a coffee shop, you always top off your latte or cappuccino with a pinch of ...click here to read more