Menstrual cramps are a medical issue that many women have to deal with almost every month till they hit menopause. This is a serious problem which can impact the daily lives of many women all over the world. Most women get their periods once every month. Just before the periods and during the periods, women… Read More »
To help keep your weight and blood sugar levels under control during the holidays, try incorporating these nine strategies. (iStock) If you have diabetes, managing your sugar intake is always a top priority. During the holiday season, however, when pies, cookies and indulgent recipes are everywhere you look, it can be even more challenging to keep… Read More »
Understanding symptoms and seeing pictures of STDs can help people identify the signs and encourage them to see a doctor. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), also called sexually transmitted infections (STIs), are on the rise. In 2017, researchers saw an increase in STDs for the fourth year in a row, and the highest ever rates of… Read More »
Jen BabakhanDec 07 Jim O’Connell prides himself on being health conscious in every way, so when he received a prostate cancer diagnosis—and the news that it was aggressive—he was shocked Courtesy Jim O’ConnellWhen Jim O’Connell moved to New York City in 1997, he signed up with a new doctor who ordered a basic panel of… Read More »
Do you envision a germ free world? Sorry it will never happen. The reason is that bacteria are everywhere. Some are harmless, some are beneficial and some are dangerous. Think about this. Your body is comprised of about 30 trillion cells. That is a big number, but it is estimated that there are about 39… Read More »
Years ago, I heard from a stoner acquaintance that he remained perennially high as a way to control his glaucoma. At the time, I had little idea what glaucoma was and thought the story was fishy, but in the years since I’ve found that there’s plenty of evidence that marijuana does, in fact, reduce eye… Read More »
As people get older it is quite noticeable how their dreams of wealth and status are slowly moderated and how health becomes a focus. Health is something that young people tend to take for granted. Their bodies are strong, and they bounce back from almost anything. Wear and tear and the demands of everyday use… Read More »