Everything you should know about plantar fasciitis
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One of our most used and yet abused parts of our body is our feet. We may not think much about them until they hurt.
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The astonishing ways gut health impacts overall health
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The saying, “It’s all in your head,” appears to be a misnomer – more and more research is showing that many physical and mental ailments may actually be originating in your gut.
Read MoreQueen of Soul Aretha Franklin dies of pancreatic cancer
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The music world sang a sad tune as it lost a true legend on Thursday of one the most deadly cancers in the United States.
Read MoreOsteoarthritis: What it is and how to manage it
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Often referred to as “wear and tear” arthritis, osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of this condition in the United States.
Read MoreWhy cancer risk increases with age
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In fact, the National Cancer Institute states that one quarter of cancer diagnoses are in people between the ages of 65 to 74.
Read More8 health warning signs coming from your feet
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The saying “you can’t really understand another person’s experience until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes,” could also be said of a person’s health too.
Read MoreSmart strategies preventing heart disease in Type 2 diabetes
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Data from the American Heart Association from 2012 showed 65% of people with type 2 diabetes are more likely to die from some sort of heart disease or stroke over their lifetime.
Read MoreCauses of frequent nighttime urination and how to stop it
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Is your bladder browbeating you to wake up several times during the night? Do you dread going to bed hoping for a full night’s sleep but know that’s unlikely to happen?
Read MorePros and cons of LASIK eye surgery
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One of the most popular elective surgeries in the United States is LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) surgery.
Read MoreYour gallstone prevention checklist
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Tucked away on the right side of the abdomen below the liver is your gallbladder. The gallbladder is a 4-inch pear-shaped sac and is one of the body’s smallest organs.
Read MoreWhy you should get the new shingles shot
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Shingles is primarily known for the painful rash with blisters it causes but the real danger lies in the potential complications – severe and prolonged nerve pain called post-herpetic neuralgia, inflammation of the brain, hearing problems, vision loss, and even death.
7 best reasons not to ignore your core muscles
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Ignore your core muscles and you’ll eventually pay the price. Maybe you don’t have a six-pack but having strong core muscles are important.
Read More7 compelling reasons why you must treat sleep apnea
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Apnea means the seconds (more than 10 seconds) when breathing stops because of the obstructed movement of air while hypopnea are seconds of abnormal and decreased breathing due to obstruction.
Read MoreDoes glucosamine really help arthritis pain?
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Nearly 21 million Americans or 12.1 percent of the U.S. population age 25 and older have this crippling condition.
Read MoreF.A.S.T. thinking saves stroke victims lives
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke and every 4 minutes, someone dies of stroke.
Read MoreSpot-on information on actinic keratosis
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This skin growth is so common, especially if you are fair-skinned, freckly and burn easily, that it is one of the most frequent reasons why people see a dermatologist.
Read MoreSteps on preventing a second heart attack
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Atherosclerosis clogs arteries and can develop in any artery in the body. The material clogging the arteries is commonly referred to as plaque, a mixture of cholesterol, fatty substances, calcium and fibrin (a clotting material in the blood).
Read MoreThe mystery of obsessive-compulsive disorder
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common long-term anxiety disorder affecting around 5 million or 1 in 40 adults in the United States.
Read MoreHow chemotherapy affects white blood cell counts
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Anyone who has ever gone through chemotherapy for treating cancer knows how important white blood cell counts (WBCs) are.
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