Everyone has their theories on what causes constipation. Some people have the belief that certain foods are “constipating” or that if you don’t have a daily bowel movement you are technically constipated. The common and various misconceptions that persist among the general public on this topic only adds to the burden of the discomfort of constipation.
Read MoreIt can happen within a blink of an eye - a sprained ankle. No matter the cause, the rolling of the ankle outward while the foot turns inward and you will know you’re going to be hurting. About 25,000 Americans have this mishap occur every day according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons making ankle sprains the most common ankle injury in the majority of sporting and other activities. Even though ankle sprains may seem trivial, anyone who has experienced this unfortunate event may have extended prolonged or chronic ankle instability leading to feelings of the ankle “giving way” during normal activities of daily living.
Read MoreGrowing older is inevitable and as we do, there are some other inevitable changes taking place. These changes are not the usual suspects we can feel or see when looking in a mirror – graying of hair, receding hairline, jowls forming, sagging and wrinkled skin or stiffening of joints. Besides those undeniable signs of aging, there are other less subtle changes occurring from our head to our toes. Wisdom may come with age but along with it also comes widening, deepening and longer physical characteristics that have been happening over the years.
Read MoreIf you have back pain, you share a commonality with many others. At one time or another, back pain affects an estimated 80 percent of Americans. Four out of five people will experience back pain at some point in their life making it the fifth most common reason for seeing a doctor. The pain can range from severe to mild and be located anywhere from the lower, middle or upper back.
Read MoreThe look of smooth, wrinkle-free skin has been sought after for centuries by both sexes. One of the most used and studied anti-aging compounds has been retinoids.
Read MoreHas fatigue been dragging you down, making life seem incredibly hard? Does the thought of doing daily necessities such as paying bills or doing laundry make you weary just thinking about it?
Read MoreSoda sales have taken a nose dive in recent years as people are looking for beverages containing less sugar. It looks like a possible new beverage fad and thirst quencher has arrived ready to take soda’s place– plant waters. These beverages made from extracts of fruits, vegetables, grains, grasses, and various plant parts such as leaves and even rinds, are making a splash in the water world of drinks.
Read MoreOn a regular basis, each of use a restroom to empty our bladder of urine that accumulates throughout the day. When our urinary system is operating as it should, it will run smoothly with few if any problems. For most of us the act of urinating is a natural and necessary process we generally give little thought to.
Read MoreLiving in a cold climate during chilly to downright freezing weather can be hard on our skin. Blustery winds and frigid temperatures are no friend to our largest organ quickly zapping moisture leaving it feeling rough, dry, and cracked.
Read MoreWe have known there were certain health benefits to taking aspirin, but despite that, few people take it regularly.
Read MoreIt seems that neuroscientists are just now discovering what real estate agents have known all along: living near a highway can be hell.
Read MoreYou don't really know whether you have a cold or the flu, do you? And if you suffer from allergies, you need to factor that into your pain as well.
Read More"Different types of tasks benefit from a more broad focus of attention, and this is usually seen in tasks that involve thinking creatively or using information that was previously irrelevant,"
Read MoreAccording to the Principal Financial Group’s annual Financial Well Being Index, dining out is the no. 1 item we spend too much money on and it’s hurting our health.
Read MoreToo many of us are choosing sugary beverages as our main beverage to keep ourselves hydrated and that is leading to health problems.
Read MoreNothing is more annoying than experiencing belly bloat.
Read MoreJust because it’s cold and frightful outdoors right now, doesn’t mean your outdoor exercise routine needs to suffer.
Read MoreBed bugs – just the thought of these blood-sucking parasites makes your skin crawl.
Read MoreThe noticeable sensation of your heart racing or pounding can be a scary feeling. This awareness of your heart beating is known as heart palpitations.
Read MoreDo you want to know a secret to sticking to a healthy eating plan? Never let yourself get too hungry. That’s it!
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