The sneezing, coughing and red, itchy eyes characteristic of seasonal allergies impair the day-to-day activities and quality of life of many people in the U.S., about 7.5% of adults and 9% of children. Pollens from grass, trees, and weeds are the primary culprits; the immune system inappropriately recognizes these airborne substances as harmful invaders and … Read more
Recently I’ve been having a hard time waking up in the morning and can’t seem to get enough sleep. Then, as the day goes on, I have fatigue and have a hard time finding motivation to get things done. What can I do to get more energy and stay alert besides caffeine? Answered by Jacob … Read more
Find out the benefits of walking and how for just 21 days you can jump start your weight loss goals!
Are you drinking enough water? If we were put on a deserted island with fresh water but without any food, we would survive up to eight weeks. The situation changes drastically without water, though, and in most cases, a human cannot survive more than 5 days. Without water, our organs start to deteriorate and our bodies … Read more
Research has linked coffee and tea to several health benefits, including a recent study from Japan demonstrating those with diabetes who drink green tea and coffee experience a reduction in all-cause mortality.1 These results corroborate the impact beverage choices have on your health. At one end of the spectrum is soda, arguably one of the absolute … Read more
Many who end up with severe illness produce low amounts of Type 1 interferon. There’s also a reduction in their adaptive immune system. As a result, they don’t clear the virus quickly and end up having to rely on a more proinflammatory killing of the virus inside their cells instead. Immune System Basics As a … Read more
Eating a Mediterranean-type diet could reduce bone loss in people with osteoporosis — according to new research from the University of East Anglia. New findings published today show that sticking to a diet rich in fruit, vegetables, nuts, unrefined cereals, olive oil, and fish can reduce hip bone loss within just 12 months.The study is … Read more
Everybody loses hair every now and then. It is natural to lose between 50 to 100 strands of hair daily. However, when strands of hair fall prematurely or more than the significant routine healthy hair loss. Hair loss, as a medical condition, can affect both males and females, young and old alike. What is the … Read more
Even a gynecologist who says she’s “heard it all” was shocked by the trend of women (as well as the famous case of actress Gwyneth Paltrow) steaming their vagina. But, most of the evidence suggests there isn’t too much to be afraid of. Vaginal steaming, also known as V-steaming and yoni steaming, involves women squatting or sitting … Read more
An urgency to get to your destination could mean ignoring your urgency to pee. But you’re only human, so that may not always be possible. What choice do you have when nature calls? Well, apart from surgically implanting a larger bladder, you do have other options. But they require a steady hand while still maintaining … Read more