Unnoticed for decades in the past, heart diseases have now come into the limelight as one of most common causes of death, not only in the USA but throughout the world. As statistics would show, about a quarter of those living in the US succumb to some sort of heart disease and that 65% of ...
With the official arrival of fall comes the familiar season of everything and anything being pumpkin flavored. Pumpkin scented candles and pumpkin spiced lattes make their annual appearance, but what really makes this time of year special is the pumpkin pie that we treat ourselves to. With Thanksgiving on the horizon, pumpkin pie is yet again ...
In an ideal world, everybody would be getting all the nutrients and minerals they need from the food that they consume. However, this world is far from ideal, and we find that we sometimes need to do extra things to stay as healthy as we wish. In the US, for instance, dietary supplementation is extremely ...
Blood in stool is an alarming sight, and it usually points to something severely wrong in one’s health condition. But then again, it could just be nothing. However, it’s always a good idea to do something about it, because blood in stool is definitely not normal. On the other hand, your poop might come out looking ...
Kids love the sun as much as adults do. But their skin is not as equipped to tolerate the harmful effects of the sun. While full-body covering clothes and shade can provide an extra layer of protection, swimming, and outdoor activities may require them to be out in the sun without these protective items. Our best ...
Trigeminal neuralgia is also known as TGN or TN. It’s a chronic pain disorder that targets the trigeminal nerve. The trigeminal nerve is one of 12 cranial nerve pairs on the head. There are three branches that make up the trigeminal nerve: Ophthalmic Nerve (V1) Maxillary Nerve (V2) Mandibular Nerve (V3) These are the nerves responsible ...
Our eyes are the most delicate part of our skin. The skin around it is so thin and fragile that aging can be seen in that area sooner than the other parts of your body. It is so delicate that fine lines and wrinkles show up even at the age of 20. But, do you ...
Since we were kids, most of us know that Protein is a vital component of a complete meal and healthy diet. You probably remember everyone says, especially our parents that Protein would make us big and build the muscles that we need to be strong – like Popeye! In fact, in every household, protein-rich foods ...
Tired of looking too pale or lifeless? Missing that summer glow you had but the sun won’t show itself lately or you don’t have all the time to expose yourself to get tanned? What’s worse is when you do, you might have an uneven skin tone and risk yourself of looking like a freak. MTV ...
