Maintaining Hand Health As You Age
A healthy weight, balanced diet, and regular physical fitness can go a long way as you age in lowering risk for heart disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and so much more. But what about your own hand health? For many older adults and aging seniors, hand health goes under the radar until something painful or limiting develops. […]
4 Ways To Prevent Kidney Cancer
Kidney cancer is the seventh most common form of cancer in the world with a 5-year survival rate of around 73 percent. Unfortunately, even if cancer happens to go into remission, many patients are left with lingering side effects such as a compromised immune system. Here is a closer look at four steps you can […]
Sleep More, Stress Less: Managing the Two Top Heart Health Marauders
Sleep More, Stress Less: Managing the Two Top Heart Health Marauders Think of the heart as your body’s engine. Your car won’t run and is considered useless if something goes wrong with the engine. You can always get a new car but you don’t get a second chance at life. Therefore, it’s important to do […]
Yes, Lose Weight After 60 Is Real! Here are 7 Tips to Help You
[nextpage title=”…”] Yes, Lose Weight After 60 Is Real! Here are 7 Tips to Help You Losing weight can be harder than ever after the age of 60. The aches and pains associated with getting older can make exercise difficult. Also, older adults often feel hopeless concerning weight loss. Cardiovascular exercise can be more difficult […]
Have A Desk Job? Take These Actions NOW To Save Your Health
Have A Desk Job? Take These Actions NOW To Save Your Health [nextpage title=”…”] Here in the 21st century, our workforce has become almost entirely sedentary. The average American sits for thirteen hours per day, eight of which are spent at a desk in front of a computer. This much sitting is having such a […]
The Truth About Back Pain: 5 Critical Facts You Need To Know
Eight out of every ten people will experience back pain in their lifetime – now that’s a hefty number! Back pain can have many causes, and, if severe, can affect your entire life. It is important to look after yourself, both inside and out, in order to effectively prevent the onslaught of pain and injury. […]
4 Ways To Prevent Gallstones Naturally
4 Ways To Prevent Gallstones Naturally One in ten adults in the U.S. experience gallstone problems at least once during their lifetime according to data from the National Institutes of Health. About a million new cases are diagnosed annually with women in their 60s accounting for 25 percent of those affected by gallbladder issues. Many […]
9 Natural Ways To Reduce Risk of Blood Clots
9 Natural Ways To Reduce Risk of Blood Clots A blood clot is a gelatinous mass of coagulated blood used to repair damaged blood vessels such as the arteries, capillaries and veins. Blood clots typically form at the surface of the blood vessel thereby preventing excessive loss of blood. However, there are some instances where a […]
This Woman Drank Honey- Lemon Water Every Day For a Full Year. Here’s What Happened
This Woman Drank Honey- Lemon Water Every Day For a Full Year. Here’s What Happened Honey and lemon juice have long been touted as the perfect natural remedies for colds, but most people don’t understand the science behind it. Honey is a natural antibacterial remedy. It strengthens the immune systems and speeds up the healing […]
9 Sneaky Reasons Why You Are Constantly Hungry, and How to Stop it!
9 Sneaky Reasons Why You Are Constantly Hungry, and How to Stop it! Within a completely healthy body, hunger is the physiological response to an individual needing calories. Unfortunately, there are countless variables that will affect the feeling of hunger and continued snacking will increase a patient’s risk of obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, […]
Your Brain Is Able To Produce New Cells Through Neurogenesis. Here are 5 Ways to Improve Cognition
Your Brain Is Able To Produce New Cells Through Neurogenesis. Here are 5 Ways to Improve Cognition I can remember being in school hearing teachers harp about drinking and how it kills brain cells. The teachers then would always say, “You’re only born with so many! It’s not like you can create more.” Thankfully theory has been disproven! We […]
This Common Habit Increases Your Risk Of Cancer By 66%
This Common Habit Increases Your Risk Of Cancer By 66% According to the Nielsen Corporation, the average American watches over 4 hours of TV a day. The average household has 2 televisions that are left on almost 7 hours a day. Psychologists at Rutgers University have found that television shows are designed to be addicting […]
Prevent Diabetes Complications By Following These 8 Tips
Prevent Diabetes Complications By Following These 8 Tips Diabetes is a condition whose seriousness is measured by its potential health consequences. Its long-term effects include heart and kidney disease and vision disorders. If you suffer from diabetes, here are eight tips to follow that can help reduce the possibility of such complications. 1. One of […]
8 Ways to Boost Your Odds of Getting Pregnant
8 Ways to Boost Your Odds of Getting Pregnant Becoming pregnant and bringing new life into the world is the most thrilling and life-changing event for most women. Once a couple has decided that they are ready to conceive, it is easy for them to want pregnancy to happen right away, but it is important […]