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The Christmas holidays have come and gone, and that sets us up for the winter blues, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and even depression. It’s the time of the year when it seems as though winter has overstayed its welcome, and spring and summer are too far from our reach. The temperatures are colder, the wind ...click here to read more

The holiday season can leave us feeling exhausted and can impact our quality of sleep, but there are simple steps we can take to improve our rest during the holiday season. You would think that all the rushing around during the holiday season would make us so exhausted that we would get a great night’s ...click here to read more

The holiday season is supposed to be full of joy, but sadly for thousands of people it ends up being full of health hazards, so below we outline the risks and some holiday safety tips to help keep you safe. Close to 13,000 Americans end up in the emergency ward during the Christmas holidays. How ...click here to read more

A saliva test may be able to predict future health risks. White blood cells secrete immunoglobulins (IG) which are necessary to fight off illness. Secretory IgA (sIgA) can be measured through saliva and it is the body’s first line of defense against infection. The study looked at 639 participants saliva samples from 1995. IgA secretion ...click here to read more

A sinus infection can cause clogged ears, ear pain and temporary hearing loss. A sinus infection is when your nasal cavities become swollen or inflamed, either due to an infection or as an allergic reaction. Ear pressure is a common symptom related to sinus infections. By relieving your sinus infection you can reduce ear pressure, ...click here to read more

The Mediterranean diet may prevent heart disease and type 2 diabetes. The Mediterranean diet is a style of eating similar to that of people living in and around the Mediterranean. Unlike the typical Western diet, the Mediterranean diet focuses on high consumption of fruits and vegetables, the use of olive oil, minimal consumption of saturated ...click here to read more

Heart palpitations can occur after eating or when lying down. A normal heart beat is between 60 to 100 beats per minute but heart palpitations can lower or increase this number. Generally, heart palpitations are not of concern as they can occur due to many lifestyle factors like drinking caffeine or from your emotional state ...click here to read more

Preventing shin splints is a good way to reduce the pain which you feel in your lower leg. Shin splints refer to the pain which is felt along the shinbone, or tibia. This is a large bone which runs along the front of your leg from your knee to your ankle. Sin splints are commonly ...click here to read more

A new study suggests that obesity it more dangerous than lack of fitness refuting the concept “fat but fit.” Researchers found that the protective effects of high fitness in obese people are negated. Much research has been conducted on the negative effects of low aerobic activity among the elderly but very little studies have been ...click here to read more

Needless to say, your liver gets hit pretty hard during the holiday season. Even though Christmas and New Years are one day events, you begin attending holiday parties and double-booking yourself every weekend as early as November. We all love the holidays as it brings people together, but when people are together, there is bound ...click here to read more

A study published in the Journal of Applied Microbiology wanted to test out if using disinfectant wipes to clean the kitchen could reduce the risk of food poisoning. The research team used wipes on different counter top materials – granite, laminate, and ceramic tile – to determine if it would reduce the risk of ingesting ...click here to read more

Constant heartburn has been linked to stomach and esophageal cancer. I’m sure at some point you’ve experience that burning sensation after a meal. It’s uncomfortable and also a nuisance, but you pop an antacid and that burning feeling fades away. You may never have been too concerned about it before, maybe you just enjoyed food ...click here to read more

Smoking bans have shown to be more effective in getting people to quit smoking than increasing taxes on cigarettes. Although higher taxes have been shown to improve rates of smoking cessation, smoking bans have proven slightly better. It’s important to note that smoking bans were more effective among those who were casual smokers as opposed ...click here to read more

Inflammation is a natural defense mechanism that the body uses in order to protect itself. On the other hand, it can be an indicator of poor health and even contribute to health complications. Inflammation can be a sign of a serious illness and is often attributed to many diseases. Over the past year much news ...click here to read more