Avoid these common insulin mistakes
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To avoid minimize and avoid mistakes made with insulin, here are several factors that could be preventing insulin from doing its job:
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Break our your bike for better health
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Once we got the hang of it, it was easy. And like the old saying goes, once you learn how to ride a bike, you never forget.
Read More11 ways naturally improving poor circulation
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The body’s circulatory system is a vital component of your body responsible for sending blood, oxygen, and nutrients throughout the bod
Read MoreWhy health is harmed by sleeping in on weekends
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The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends at least seven hours of sleep each night for adults and more for children.
Read MoreSt. John’s Wort for mild depression: help or hype
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St. John’s Wort is an herb coming from a yellow-flowering plant and has been used in tradition al folk medicine for centuries.
Read MoreHow to slow down chronological age
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How can we stay young and is it possible to actually grown younger each year – sort of like the character played by Brad Pitt in the movie “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.”
Busting myths about healthy hydration
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Here are 8 myths along with the facts about your hydration needs keeping you well-informed of what’s necessary to know:
Read MoreTop 5 facts to know about rheumatoid arthritis
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RA is an autoimmune disease in which inflammation damages the lining of joints, tissues that surround joints (such as tendons), other connective tissue throughout the body and the surface of bones.
Read MoreGood gut health begins with probiotics
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Hippocrates considered the father of medicine, once wisely stated, “All disease begins in the gut.” Current and ongoing medical research is proving how true that statement made centuries ago, really may be.
Read MoreMosquito and tick infections triple and are spreading rapidly, says CDC
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The most common infections caused from mosquitos in the U.S. were West Nile Virus, dengue, and Zika, while Lyme disease and ehrlichiosis/anaplasmosis were the most common tick-borne disease found in the U.S.
Read MoreImportant tips for accurate home blood pressure readings
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To get more accurate and consistent blood pressure readings from a home blood pressure monitor follow these tips:
Read MoreThe importance of good grip strength
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A firm handshake can partially reveal the strength of someone’s grip along with other social cues.
Read MoreTips on protecting feet from the heat
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As the days get longer and steadily warmer, it is important to remember to take good care of your feet. Here are a few tips to get your feet summer-ready this year:
Read MoreShould you be sharing your bed with your dog?
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Here are some reasons why allowing your dog into your bedroom at night could be a win-win for both of you:
Read MoreWhy prolonged sitting can harm your body head to toe
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A recent published study found that alternating positions between sitting and standing several times each day results in reducing fatigue and pain while increasing energy and productivity.
Read MoreSimple remedies for quenching a dry mouth
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Dry mouth actually has a name – xerostomia. Having sufficient moisture or saliva in the mouth is necessary to help cleanse the mouth helping to neutralize acids produced by plaque and for washing away dead cells that accumulate on the tongue, gums, and cheeks.
Read MoreFacts you need to know about antibiotics
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No one likes being sick. The sooner a doctor can make us well again, the better. It is not surprising that to return to normal as soon as possible, most of us want to find relief in the form of a pill. The pill we often request is an antibiotic.
Read MoreSafety tips to prevent falls at home
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Falling for anyone, but especially the elderly, can be serious and costly. Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tell the story:
Read MoreScientists claim discovery of a new organ in the human body
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Over two-thirds of the human body is water, most of it contained inside cells. About 20 percent of the fluid in the body is “interstitial,” a Latin word combining “inter,” or “between,” and “sister,” or “to place” – literally, “between the other places.”
Read MoreThe facts you need to know about ulcers
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About 10 percent of people in the U.S. will experience an open sore in the lining of their gastrointestinal tract known as an ulcer. An ulcer can occur in the upper portion of the small intestine (duodenal ulcer), the stomach (gastric ulcer), and the esophagus (esophageal ulcer).
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