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Oftentimes, it doesn’t start as anything. Maybe a few more trips to the bathroom after a drink or the occasional need to urinate during the night. But things can get worse, and the slope may be quicker than you’d expect. That’s why it is worth monitoring symptoms when they begin so you can try your ...click here to read more

Fellas, there could be a bunch of reasons why you’re not able to get ready for action. It could be mental or physical, and it might take a while to figure it out. Erectile dysfunction (ED) can be a real struggle. It can be embarrassing and cause strain on a relationship. It can also be ...click here to read more

According to a new study, individuals affected by mental health illnesses such as depression and schizophrenia may experience an increased incidence of tuberculosis (TB). The research was presented at this year’s European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID). Poor mental health has been previously shown to influence the immune system, but researchers are ...click here to read more

You may not pay much attention to it, but there are roughly five quarts of blood circulating through your body every minute. Along with other fluids, it plays a very important part in your health and wellness. Blood supplies nutrition to your muscles. It helps keep your immune system pumping. It removes waste, and it ...click here to read more

For those who suffer from migraine headaches, a change in diet may help to reduce frequency. A new study published in the BMJ suggests that a diet higher in fatty fish may help migraine sufferers reduce their monthly headaches and pain intensity. The study involved 182 adults with frequent migraines who all followed a 16-week ...click here to read more

Probiotics and prebiotics sound really cool and interesting. They may also improve the bacterial population in your gut. And that matters. Gut health obviously plays a role in digestion and overall digestive system function. But it goes deeper than that. Your microbial population – the microbiome – may also play a role in inflammation, chronic ...click here to read more

Acute and chronic inflammation are very different things. But it’s possible that a small, insignificant injury can be the gateway to further problems. Inflammation is a natural response designed to keep you healthy. When you bang your leg, inhale an allergen, or become infected with a virus, your body’s immune system goes to work to ...click here to read more

How many times have you heard you should be walking more, counting your steps, or finding other ways to do what seems like the lowest intensity exercise possible? It comes from everywhere. Loved ones. Doctors. The internet, and even your e-mail inbox. The reason is because this simple activity has a number of benefits to ...click here to read more

People who’ve been diagnosed with type-2 diabetes don’t just get it overnight. It takes years, and almost all went through a stage called pre-diabetes. Pre-diabetes is the stage before diabetes and many people don’t even know they’ve got high blood sugar. It can be very difficult to detect. High blood sugar, even in diabetics, can ...click here to read more

New research shows that switching from a Western diet to a balanced diet could help you reduce skin and joint inflammation. The study led by UC Davis Health researchers states that the reduction may be due to a better-balanced gut microbial culture. Published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, the study suggests that cutting out ...click here to read more

New research has found that people with multiple health conditions are more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety later in life. Published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe, the study found that patients with respiratory conditions needed more mental health support. The European study started because over a quarter of adults registered with ...click here to read more

Young boys don’t want to be labeled as wimps. They want to appear tough, strong, and capable of handling their own problems. So, as much of a cliché as it is that men don’t like to visit the doctor, it isn’t exactly untrue either. It’s been brewing since boyhood. And it could have some serious ...click here to read more

A vaccine for one of the most pressing future health issues could be on the way, and the world is excited. It’s been a pretty big year for vaccines. The global community scrambled together to come up with, and rollout, a vaccine to help curb the cutting pandemic. Other researchers have recently released trial results ...click here to read more

Can you eat your way to more energy? Coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10, is an essential nutrient found in virtually every cell in your body. But with age, the amount you can produce diminishes. Many turn to supplements to fill the void, but can you get CoQ10 from food? Just why are people concerned about CoQ10? ...click here to read more