Pain can dominate our lives. For some all activities must be calculated to avoid pain if possible. This can lead to eliminating activities and eventually leading to a sedentary lifestyle that will only cause more inflammation and more pain. It is a catch 22 situation. So many turn to over-the-counter remedies to alleviate pain. Considered [...]
America’s health care system has battled hospital-borne infections for years with little success. Some 80,000 Americans a year die from hospital infections. And a new study may have found the answer. When no one is watching, doctors and nurses stop washing or disinfecting their hands. When they don’t wash their hands as they move between [...]
Should you stop exercising? Two of the top causes of death in the U.S. is heart disease and stroke, exercise is a great way to combat these health issues. However, continuing to exercise after your body has told you to quit, could mean death. Don’t ignore the signs. If you feel anything that says you [...]
So often we see articles in the headlines or popular magazines that say: “How to Protect Yourself from the Sun.” They go on to tell you how you should wear a hat, long sleeves, and stay out of sun during the middle of the day. And of course, with few exceptions, they urge you to [...]
Getting a good night’s sleep is crucial for better health. Even one night of interrupted sleep can result in significant effects to your health. Prolonged sleep loss, ongoing sleep disturbances, and disrupted sleep cycles are shown to contribute to chronic health conditions. These include diabetes and some cancers. Most adults need between seven and nine [...]
New studies may have shown us , not only the cause of migraines, but the possible cure. It could be as simple as taking the proper vitamins. Researchers found that a high percentage of migraine sufferers are deficient in four vital nutrients. They are vitamins D and B2 (riboflavin), folate, and coenzyme Q10. Scientists measured [...]
Over-prescribing of antidepressant drugs has hit a whole new level of insanity. Reports show that nearly half of the people receiving prescriptions for these drugs are not depressed. Canadian researchers examined more than 100,000 prescriptions for antidepressant drugs and discovered doctors were handing out the medications for everything from pain to insomnia. There is no [...]
A new University of Cambridge study has revealed a fascinating method to control how much alcohol you drink—and it's much simpler than abstaining. . Research shows that drinking wine—particularly red wine—is healthy in moderation. It is linked to lower risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and dementia. “Moderation” is usually defined as one 5-ounce glass [...]
You walk into your local GYM. Want to improve your heart condition? Use the cardio machines. Build your muscular physique? Head to the weights. But what if you want to live longer? Penn State researchers may have the answer. A massive new study examined the workout habits of 30,000 seniors for five years. It found [...]
Have you tried just about everything to end the agony. But your back pain persists? You’re not the only one... 10% of the world's population suffer from lower back pain. That is more than 750,000,000 people. It’s the world's most common cause of disability. Johns Hopkins research offers hope for a drug-free solution. The participants [...]
