Never take your heart for granted. It works hard for you every moment of your life. If you ever have doubt that your heart may be in a little trouble, see your medical provider. There are many things to learn about having heart palpitations. Your heart seems to pound, flutter or skip beats. They can […]
Just Keep Swimming, Says Health Experts
June 24, 2019Swimming is among the most popular sports in the world. Whether you swim to compete, to have fun, or both — this low-impact activity has several physical and mental health benefits. What is Competitive Swimming? People who are passionate about swimming often take it to a competitive level. This activity provides the health benefits of […]
Gut Bacteria vs. Immune System
June 24, 2019Have you ever thought about what is in your intestines? Im not just talking about the garbage called poop. There is also lots of good and bad bacteria in the long halls going toward the porcelain throne. They now have new information about the role of vitamin A in the relationship between gut bacteria and […]
Somehow I don’t quite think of sitting in a cold tank as being comfortable and certainly seems an odd path to health. However, this trend called cryotherapy is becoming very popular as Zawn Villines reports in her article that was reviewed by Natalie Olsen, RD, LD, ACSM EP-C. They claim that extreme cold can improve […]
Exercise As Helpful As BP Meds?
June 21, 2019How long has it been since you did your jumping jacks or sit ups? What about just a nice stroll around the block? HealthDay Reporter, Robert Preidt, shares information on the benefits of exercise that is as helpful as blood pressure meds. Hitting that gym may be very helpful in lowering your blood pressure numbers, […]
Do You Wear Your Shoes Indoors?
June 20, 2019Emma Bryce, a Live Science Contributor recently investigated whether you should or should not take your shoes off while indoors. Do you or should you ask your visitors to remove their shoes when they enter your home? This could make you look like a fussy host, but what about all the disease-causing bacteria that can […]
Contributors to Depression and Anxiety
June 19, 2019The number of teens exhibiting depression has spiked since 2011 and shows that girls are more prone than boys at this age. Social media may very well be a part of the problem, according to the researchers. Federal data was analyzed from 2005 to 2014 that revealed about 500,000 American teens struggle with depression with […]
Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy (CPM)
June 18, 2019It seems like “back in the old days” people tended to listen more to what their body was trying to tell them. For example, when we get sleepy, thats for a reason. Our body is trying to tell us we need to take a break, rest our minds so that our immune system can work […]
The Rise of Mukbang in the US: Dangers and Benefits
June 17, 2019Unless you were living under a rock during the last couple of years, the internet trend commonly referred to as “mukbang” is something you might have come across on YouTube, or heard about from friends and family. These self-produced “eating shows” involve one or more individuals, their filming setup, and an obscene amount of mouthwatering […]
I am sad to say but we are seeing much younger people coming to us with colon and colo-rectal cancers. Ages range from in their 20’s and up. The prevailing belief about colon cancer has been predominantly a disease of those over 50. Dr. Robert Ashley, an internist and assistant professor of medicine at the […]
