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The health food industry is booming right now, as endless products claiming to be healthy are hitting shelves. Unfortunately, many of these products are actually not-so-healthy but are disguising themselves as such. The problem is that as consumers, we purchase these foods thinking they are good for us, when in reality, we can do without ...click here to read more

Fatty liver is just what it sounds like: a build-up of fat in the liver. The medical term for fatty liver is steatosis. While a small quantity of fat is considered normal, if more than five to ten percent of your liver’s weight is attributed to fat, you have fatty liver. The liver is a ...click here to read more

Poor circulation in the hands can occur when you have poor circulation overall. While most cases of poor circulation have prominent effects on the legs and feet, the hands are not immune. Generalized conditions resulting in poor circulation, such as atherosclerosis or peripheral artery disease, can sometimes lead to poor circulation in the hands. There ...click here to read more

We don’t normally talk about our trips to the bathroom, but we should. Our bowel movements reveal a lot about our health. One thing you should be talking about with your doctor is the smell of your urine. You may not have noticed it because you probably flush fairly quickly, but the next time you ...click here to read more

Many people are in the pursuit of a more youthful appearance. Because of that, there are many items on the market that claim to restore aging skin, but they usually fall short. However, scientists have found new evidence that a common antioxidant can combat anti-aging effects, and the best part is that the results are ...click here to read more

You are probably aware that your vision can deteriorate as you age. In fact, you’re probably wearing contacts or glasses right now, or maybe you find yourself squinting a bit to make the words appear clearly. It is known that after the age of 40, your vision begins to take a dive. This is known ...click here to read more

Lumbar spondylosis refers to a condition that is most common in older people. However, health care professionals have discovered that lumbar spondylosis exercises can make life much more manageable for sufferers. Spondylosis is a term that is linked to a broad range of degenerative problems along the spine, but it’s specifically the wear-and-tear of bones. ...click here to read more

Tinnitus is a sensation where you experience hearing and buzzing in the ears. It’s often the result of an underlying condition or side effect of a medication. It’s also caused by age-related hearing loss, ear injury, or a circulatory problem. While ringing in the ears is not harmful, it can be a very irritating symptom. ...click here to read more

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

Wet macular degeneration is an eye disease that can cause blurred vision or even blind spots in a person’s visual field. While it is not as common as dry macular degeneration, it does account for 90 percent of all cases of severe vision loss resulting from the disease. Macular degeneration is a leading cause of ...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

Creatinine is a chemical waste product produced by your muscles and excreted through the kidneys. Creatinine is a product of creatine metabolism, and roughly two percent of creatine in our bodies is converted to creatinine every day. Creatinine levels remain relatively consistent if little to no changes occur in our muscle mass. In fact, creatinine ...click here to read more

In the U.S., over 30 million adults suffer from the most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis. That’s one in every eight adults. Often referred to as “wear and tear” arthritis, the condition commonly affects larger, weight-bearing joints like the hips and knees, but it can manifest in the upper limbs too. Slowly but surely, the ...click here to read more

Dear Friend, Do you find yourself yawning at 3 p.m.? Do your eyes become heavier mid-afternoon? Would you say your work performance or willingness to do anything hits a complete wall post-lunch? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’re not alone. It’s an epidemic. At around 2:30 p.m., you and those around ...click here to read more