While obesity in America demands much of the focus in the medical community, around 4.5 million people were dangerously underweight as recently as 2014, according to...
Dentures are produced from high-quality materials that are carefully crafted to fit the unique contours of your particular mouth. Nonetheless, they’ll eventually need to be replaced....
Precisely what is the dreaded “Flu”? It’s an acute respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses A or B. While most people who get the flu recover...
Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the United States, affecting over three million people. It’s been nicknamed the “silent thief of sight,” as...
Most of us recognize that to be healthy we need to eat well, get enough sleep and exercise regularly. However, taking care of ourselves is easier...
Although they aren’t meant to replace prescribed medication or doctor-approved therapies, herbal supplements can be good additions to your care plan. Here are three that are...
Just 10 percent of the eligible blood donors actually donate blood. The most common reason? They just didn’t think about doing it. That’s why January has...
Work is increasingly stationary: 10 hours at a desk, for example, where people write, code, and communicate. The new trend is to move this computer work...
Pilates is a workout that will tone your body and relax your mind. If you’re skeptical because you associate the name with a confusing table-like contraption...
Doctors are concerned that cases of frozen shoulder are on the rise. Surgeons at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., say that because of increases...
The internet abounds with tips and tricks for getting fit, lean, built, sculpted, shredded, ripped, jacked — you name it. The problem is, what works for...
The 4,000 souls who live in Hancock, Michigan probably know to get their snowblowers out before winter drops the usual 200 inches on them. But those...
There’s a reason why January, and not April or August, is National Blood Donor Month. This is the time of year when blood donations are needed...
Stress causes your heart rate and blood pleasure to rise and your muscles to tighten up. This isn’t a problem when it’s temporary, but when stress...
Diabetics, and those with other chronic diseases, are usually acutely aware of their kidney health. But kidney damage can also occur from heart attack, high blood...
Strict vegans often have ethical or environmental motivations to avoid consuming, wearing or otherwise procuring animal products. But studies show that a plant-based vegan diet also...
Adults are using e-cigarettes to transition from tobacco, but the trend might be the opposite for younger users, according to USA Today. A study by the...
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a toxic gas that can’t be seen, smelled or tasted. Since it doesn’t irritate the eyes or respiratory passages, it’s impossible for...
Gastritis is a condition caused by inflammation of the stomach lining. It can be characterized as either chronic or astute. Most cases aren’t serious and symptoms...
Health professionals advise that you drink approximately eight glasses of water a day to prevent dehydration. Do you find it hard to consume the recommended amount?...
Suddenly in February, the day turns sunny. It’s 50 degrees and it feels marvelous. Turn down the heat! Go for a walk! So why does 50...
A new study carried out by the National Bureau of Economic Research has shown that diners tend to order food with about 3 percent fewer calories...
Fibromyalgia is a neurological disorder characterized by chronic, widespread pain. While it’s precise cause is unknown, some researchers believe it results from an anomaly in the...
Although a person’s risk for diabetes increases after the age of 45, it’s not uncommon for children to develop the disease. In fact, according to the...
Are your lips chapped? If so, you’re not alone. Constantly exposed to the elements and covered with fragile skin, your lips have no oil glands to...
November is National Diabetes Month. Annually, approximately 1.5 million Americans are newly diagnosed with the disease. Could you be next? While certain members of the population...
While the mustache gave out its mightiest cry this millennia with the dawning of the worldwide Movember movement, its history reaches back much farther. The first...
Are you looking for ways to lower the amount of fat you consume? Here are four ways to make healthy meals without using butter or oil....
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Although people tend to use the terms interchangeably, palliative care and hospice care are in fact two different...
The Movember Foundation encourages men to attend to their health, not only this November, but throughout the year. Here are some of the best ways men...