Cholesterol is one of the most familiar medical words today. Everyone knows “something” about it, but mostly cholesterol is associated in our mind with something “bad” and “unwanted” that happens to old and overweight people. The facts show that about 20 percent of the U.S. population has high blood cholesterol…
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, often referred to by the acronym GERD, is a medical condition becoming more and more common and which presently afflicts up to 20 million Americans. Even small babies can suffer from GERD, and it can produce very distressing symptoms. These symptoms vary with individuals, while infantile GERD…
Milk – it does a body good. Right? Well, not always. Do you think you might have trouble digesting milk or milk products? Do you find yourself bloated or gassy after eating dairy? Are you left wondering “am I lactose intolerant?” Read on to find out more about the causes,…
Dryness…Flaky Skin…Redness…Blisters…Rashes… Do you find yourself scratching all day and not getting any relief? It’s time to find out what causes your itchy skin. Only then can you treat the source and determine the appropriate treatment to stop all the scratching and irritation. What causes skin to itch can range…
In today’s world of monitoring everything from your body mass index to measuring your waistline, many people don’t realize that you can be fit and fat at the same time. It is extremely possible to be fit, yet considered overweight by many of today’s standards. A large part of this…
Most people who aren’t familiar with diabetes aren’t aware of the host of side effects that accompany this debilitating disease. Diabetic retinopathy is just one of the problems that plague diabetics. Diabetic retinopathy is a complication from diabetes that affects the eyes. Over time, diabetes can cause retina damage, which…
Pain is normally your body’s way of signaling that there’s something amiss. So when you feel pain in your breast, you may panic and assume the worst — breast cancer. Could breast pain be a sign of cancer? It’s possible. But the good news is that pain doesn’t usually signal…
By Robert Riles There are many foods that help improve the memory power. Consuming these foods not only greatly enhances the memory power of an individual, but assists all round growth of the individual. It is recommended that people consume a healthy diet to maintain a level of intelligence. There…
Toss and turn. Toss and turn. Toss and turn. Does this sound familiar? It might, if you struggle with sleep issues. Rest assured, you’re not alone. Whether occasional or compulsive, sleep deprivation is a fact of life for millions. It’s not always easy to drift off to la la land…
By Kieran Waldron Governments throughout the world rarely tell their populations what the individual can do to prevent a disease occurring in the first instance. While all the emphasis is put on building more hospitals, better equipped hospitals and reducing waiting lists, lowering the need for hospital space by preventing…