Top 8 heart health myths busted
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There are however, many misconceptions about heart disease and how it affects our health. Here are eight commonly held beliefs that it’s time to clear up the confusion over them:
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Living well when you only have one kidney
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Usually it is the left kidney that is missing. Because it is possible to be healthy with one kidney, it may not be discovered until a person has an x-ray or sonogram at some point in their life.
Read MoreBeware of the Widowmaker heart attack
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Just recently, longtime “All My Children” soap opera star, Susan Lucci, was diagnosed with having a widowmaker heart attack.
Read MoreWorld Cancer Day – A reminder to take steps towards prevention
/For 2019, this day reminds us and brings hope to reduce the mortality rate of cancer by all of us taking certain steps keeping us healthy.
Read MoreHow long do germs and viruses live on household items?
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Depending on the type of bacteria or virus, the surface they may be found on and the environmental conditions (hot, cold, damp, or sunny), will determine the length of life these microorganism have.
Read More10 signs signaling a thyroid problem
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The thyroid is a 2-inch long butterfly shaped gland sitting at the base of your neck below the Adam’s apple and wrapped around the trachea (windpipe).
Read MoreEssential facts about kidney infections
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Kidney infections, also known as pyelonephritis, usually develop as a complication of a bladder infection (cystitis).
Read More7 unexpected benefits of having a colonoscopy
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The main reminders and recommendations of undergoing this vital procedure is for screening of colon cancer.
Read MoreAcupuncture vs opioids for chronic pain relief
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Acupuncture is an ancient traditional Chinese medicine dating back more than 2,000 years ago with the earliest recorded use of it beginning around 200 BCE.
Read MoreCan vitamin K blunt progression of osteoarthritis?
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This is why new studies are showing promise in possible dietary interventions in which vitamin K appears to be the leading nutritional star.
Read MoreEarly warning signs of Multiple Sclerosis you need to know
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is unpredictable. Anyone of the current 2.5 million people around the world with this progressive autoimmune disease will tell you that.
Read MorePractical steps improving poor digestion
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Having a gut that works like a charm the majority if not all of the time, is one of life’s most valuable health assets.
Read MoreFascinating facts and myths about your eyes
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Our ability to see is a precious gift we’ve been given and one not to take for granted.
Read MoreDiverticulitis Best foods to eat preventing diverticulitis
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It is estimated that diverticulitis affects 5 to 10 percent of the U.S. population by age 50. Risk factors associated with diverticulitis include age, history of constipation, obesity, lack of exercise, and a lack of fiber.
Read MoreDo your heels hurt? It might be plantar fasciitis
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Our feet tend to be one of the most used and abused parts of our body. But after all the abuse our feet take, sometimes they have had enough and one way they let you know is with pain in your heel.
Read MoreTests used to accurately diagnosis heart disease
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Have you ever wondered how do doctors detect if a person has heart disease? It’s one thing to use their stethoscope to listen to your heart, but that is only the beginning.
Read MoreAll about Iron-deficiency anemia
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The number of people with this condition is estimated at 2 billion – over 30% of the world’s population – primarily affecting women and children.
Read MoreThyroid storm – A severe form of hyperthyroidism
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This condition is called thyroid storm and individuals not being treated for an overactive thyroid can be at risk for this rare phenomenon.
Read MoreEarly diagnosis key to surviving lung cancer
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By being aware of and knowing possible signs of lung cancer may help save your life if detected early. If lung cancer is caught before it spreads, the likelihood of surviving 5 years or more improves to 55 percent.
Read MorePeripheral Artery Disease: Facts you need to know
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Peripheral artery disease or PAD is a type of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) which refers to diseases of blood vessels outside the heart and brain.
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