There is an ongoing campaign aimed at regulating supplements as drugs that would allow the drug industry to eliminate the competition of the supplement industry, increasing its own profits. Their point is that supplements are not regulated as drugs, so therefore they are unsafe. The strange thing is that prescription drugs kill many more people […]
Many mental and physical health issues may result from sleep deprivation. One of the most important pillars of good health is sleep and it is equally as important as healthy foods, pure water and exercise. Studies demonstrate how sleep relates to your sleep-wake cycles and plays a central role in multiple processes that are key […]
That little dangly bit of flesh that hangs in the back of your throat is called the uvula. But, why is it even there? The name comes from the Latin word uvola and means “small bunch of grapes”. It was believed to have played a role in speech and immunology, back in ancient times, as […]
Exactly what is a charley horse? This is a muscle cramp that is particularly in your calf muscles and an incredibly common condition that results in your muscles. They become tight, stiff and extremely painful. In an adult, there’s a good chance you’ve had one at some point or another during your lifetime. The name […]
In the lazy, long, warm days of summer, life feels less hurried. There tends to be a more laid-back attitude in the summer that is a little bit more relaxed than the rest of the year. For this reason, it is the perfect time for doing some health improvements to get yourself ready once […]
The fingernails are made of layers of a protein called keratin. This protein is also found in your hair and the top layer of your skin. Fingernails are resilient to a point. There are a variety of problems and conditions that might affect the nails. Many of these conditions are fairly harmless. If you are […]
When your cholesterol is high, there is an increased risk of heart disease. This causes immediate myths about saturated fats, which demonizes certain categories of food. Egg and healthy oils are two of them. We are all advised to keep our cholesterol as low as possible or we will suffer serious complications. However, this is […]
The travel service company, Expedia, commissioned in 2009 the International Vacation Deprivation Study. It was found that 30% of Americans did NOT use all their vacation days. A major reason that they have left their vacation time unused is the fear of losing their jobs. These vacations are essential, not only to employees but to […]
One of the natural remedies for joint pain such as arthritis is eating tart cherries. It is a fact that 20% of Americans suffer from arthritis. Just like cherries, all dark-skinned fruits are high in antioxidants and other phytochemicals that promote human health in numerous ways. We all love eating those sweet cherries, but the […]
Diana Kirschner, PhD, has written several books on love and shared some ideas for the guys in their relationships. A guy with a sensitive side is a guy that women appreciate. Especially if that gal is upset. She needs that arm around her and a tissue. When it comes to romance, chivalry still has a […]
