According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), most American women will develop fibroids at some point in their lives. One study found that, by age 50, 80 percent of blacks and 70 percent of whites had fibroids. In many cases, fibroids are believed to not cause symptoms, and in such cases, women may be […]
Want a no-nonsense, low-impact workout that can potentially burn crazy calories? Just jump on the elliptical! But, before you do…read the below tips first to make sure you’re actually getting the most out of that workout. Stand Up Straight This actually goes for most pieces of workout equipment (and working out, period): proper posture is […]
Florida health officials are cautioning visitors to the state’s beaches about the threat of a flesh-eating bacteria lurking in warm seawater this summer. Vibrio vulnificus propagates in warm water and can cause stomachache, vomiting and diarrhea if swallowed, according to the CDC. 11 people have already been infected with Vibrio vulnificus this year, and two […]
When you think of juicing, a glass of something deep green and not very appetizing probably comes to mind. However, the best raw juice blends, as well as smoothie ingredients, actually incorporate different types of fruits and vegetables, not only for the nutritional benefits, but for some surprisingly great flavor. Here are just a few […]
Most people worry. It’s a fact of life that life can be stresful: money, bills, jobs, family, etc. can sometimes prevent you from relaxing and actually enjoying your life as much as you’d like to. What’s worse, all that worrying can make you sick, including disrupting healthy sleep habits, making you unable to focus, even […]
What is hepatitis C? According to the CDC, hepatitis C is a contagious liver disease that ranges in severity from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a serious, lifelong illness that attacks the liver. It is caused by infection by the hepatitis C virus (HCV), which is spread primarily through contact with the […]
Experts agree that one aspect of health disparities in poorer communities is linked the lack of affordable access to fresh fruits, vegetables, meats and other hallmarks of healthy nutrition. But, according to a new study, a new food concept may help relieve this problem, thus expanding the world of healthy eating to at-need families. Essentially, […]
According to a new survey, American male soldiers are more likely to have endured childhood trauma. More specifically, men who had voluntarily served in the military after 1973 were more likely to have lived through a negative childhood experience. For example, those with a post-1973 military background were twice as likely to have experienced various forms […]
According to a new study, the painkiller acetaminophen — best known as Tylenol — does not help treat a particular type of pain. The researchers found the drug was no more effective than a dummy pill for more than 1,600 people suffering from acute lower back pain. Besides showing no effect in easing discomfort, the […]
Clean your face twice a day, use sunscreen, drink water, don’t smoke and get enough sleep. These are five of the basic healthy skin tenants, according to dermatologists. But there are five more (delicious) things that can help do wonders for your skin, from feeding it important vitamins and nutrients to speeding up cell turnover […]
Everyone talks a lot about high blood pressure, but do you really know what it is, what’s wrong with having it, and what surprising everyday health habit may actually make it worse? What Does Having High Blood Pressure Mean? According to Mayo Clinic, high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition in […]
Packaged fresh fruit sold at select stores, including Costco, BJ’s, Trader Joe’s, has been recalled due to a possible listeria contamination threat, according to HealthDay. The voluntary recall includes peaches, plums, nectarines and pluots — apricot-plum hybrids — packaged between June 1 and July 12 by Wawona Packing Co. “Because we do not know the locations […]