Oncologist’s best advice on staying healthy during cancer treatment
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Receiving a cancer diagnosis is never easy. The dark days of not knowing what the future may hold for you or your family, can be tough to deal with.
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Understanding iron overload or hemochromatosis
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Hemochromatosis is an inherited condition first identified in the 1800’s and by 1935 it was understood to be a hereditary disorder caused by a gene mutation.
Read MoreStudy finds prolonged sitting increases risk of early death from 14 diseases
/The message is loud and clear – Most of us need to move more each day. Sitting for 6 or more hours a day, increases the risk of dying an early death from 14 diseases which include the following:
Read MoreKegels for urinary incontinence – how both men and women benefit
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This inability to control urine leading to urine leakage can usually be attributed to weak or damaged bladder muscles, an overactive bladder, certain prostate conditions, or nerve damage.
Why antidepressants can cause weight gain
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The reason for possible weight gain when taking an antidepressant is unknown. It could be that they trigger food cravings, particularly for carbohydrates.
Read More20 solutions lulling you to sleep
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Try the following sleep solutions to find the ones that work best for you not only improving your sleep but helping you feel more productive, mentally sharp, emotionally balanced, and full of energy for the day.
Read MoreMetabolic syndrome’s impact on your health
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Metabolic syndrome is not a disease but rather a cluster of risk factors to help identify individuals who are at an increased likelihood of developing chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, or stroke.
Read MoreLife after a stroke
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Each stroke victim is unique. For some, only mild conditions develop that very likely will improve and resolve with time and rehabilitation. For
Read MoreSigns it may be time for a hip replacement
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Keep in mind that hip pain can have a number of causes, not all of which can be relieved by a hip joint replacement.
Read MoreTestosterone: An equal opportunity hormone for both men and women
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Testosterone is an androgen hormone produced by the adrenal cortex, and also by the testes in men and the ovaries in women.
Read MoreColon cancer may be reduced by eating walnuts
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Male mice fed a diet fortified with 10.5 percent walnuts had the greatest decrease in developing colon cancer compared to mice not fed walnuts.
Read MoreNew guidelines recommend screening start at age 45 for colorectal cancer
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Recommendations from the American Cancer Society were recently released stating that American adults at average risk should begin colon cancer screening at age 45 instead of age 50.
Read More5 things you’re doing making adult acne worse
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The clear skin you’ve dreamed of and expected as an adult may instead transition into adult acne. Rather, you may find yourself having not only to deal with wrinkles but acne at the same time.
Read MorePowerful steps to slow chronic kidney disease
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A diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be a surprise for many who discover they have it. CKD often has few if any symptoms until at a more advanced stage.
Read More8 surprising things draining your energy
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Your physician may want to do a test for sleep apnea but also excessive tiredness could be a symptom of depression or an underlying disease condition.
Read MoreStretch your way to amazing health benefits
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Every day, take time to stretch your body to feel better, look better and have an overall better quality of life.
Read More8 facts you need to know about psoriasis
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Pop culture icon, Cyndi Lauper, has never been one to shy away from standing out from the crowd.
Read More9 sneaky signs of a vitamin B12 deficiency
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The recommended dietary allowance for B12 is 2.4 micrograms each day and generally most people are able to meet this requirement from their food choices.
Adequate vitamin D may lower risk of miscarriage
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It appears that vitamin D may play a protective role in pregnancy. This news is from findings of a study from the U.S. National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology.