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Living our lives unhealthily predisposes us to develop illness and disease later in life. Of these, colorectal cancer is by far one of the most common, being the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States. Its severity can be partly attributed to the lack of screening for the cancer, as current methods ...click here to read more

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

You may have heard of psoriasis—a condition that features red patches of skin with silvery scales. You may have also heard of arthritis, the joint pain disorder. What most people don’t know is that these two conditions can actually present together in an entirely separate condition. Psoriatic arthritis (PA) is a chronic autoimmune condition resulting ...click here to read more

Even when everything seems to be going alright, our life is full of stress. Whether it is due to the realities of modern living, or maybe we’re just predisposed to stress, we can’t help it. Morning traffic, world news, a petty quarrel with a loved one… and when there are no real problems, we make ...click here to read more

If there is one thing that no living organism can escape, it is their inevitable death. It is something that we all have to come to grips with at one point or another, and it can be quite liberating once we do so. We have adapted as a species to learn to prevent the onset ...click here to read more

When most people think about zinc, they usually don’t know exactly what it is or that the body requires it for essential metabolic functions. However, according to a new study by the Technical University of Munich (TUM), the level of zinc in the body directly affects the cardiac muscle, so much so that shortage may ...click here to read more

Graying hair is typically considered a sign of old age, and with old age comes an increased likelihood of health-related issues. While some may consider gray hair a sign of experience and wisdom, according to a new study presented at a European Society of Cardiology conference, the amount of gray hair in adult men is ...click here to read more

We all strive to be the healthiest we can possibly be, or at least we try. Eating a balanced diet and getting a modest amount of exercise every day can be challenging, but we usually make some effort. We may choose to take the stairs instead of the elevator, or even choose foods that are ...click here to read more

Anyone who has had a heart attack will know that one of the most surprising medications used to reduce your risk of future heart attack is aspirin. The reasoning for this is that aspirin is great at reducing clot formation in the body, allowing blood to flow more smoothly, aiding in the reduction of stroke ...click here to read more

Nocturia (nighttime urination) can be quite annoying, as it keeps you awake at night with frequent trips to the bathroom. The worst part is that even though you may feel as if you have to go, by the time you reach the bathroom, nothing happens. Nocturia, or nocturnal polyuria, is a condition characterized by excessive ...click here to read more

Triglycerides are a type of fat converted from the excess calories we do not immediately use. Mainly derived from the fat and carbohydrates we eat, triglyceride stocks are used for energy in between meals, but the problem arises when we take in more than we burn. Although cholesterol and fat are essential for the body, ...click here to read more

Hearing loss has always been viewed as a problem common among the elderly and people with a track record of working in noisy industrial settings. This assumption may have held some truth in the past, but more recently, the situation has changed. The hearing-impaired crowd is getting younger, the causes of hearing loss are easy to pinpoint, and, ...click here to read more

Getting older comes with many luxuries such as retirement, spending more time with family, and even allowing the opportunity to see the world. However, as we age, our sleep is one thing that often suffers. A lack of restorative sleep has been seen to promote mental and physical ailments in our seniors and even elevate ...click here to read more

There is a silent killer on the loose, and it has already claimed thousands of lives and will take more if we don’t protect ourselves. This silent killer’s weapon of choice is expanding waist lines and metabolic syndrome. Researchers across America are seeing an alarming trend: having “junk in the trunk” or “love handles” can ...click here to read more