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- Sternocleidomastoid pain: Anatomy, causes, treatment, and exercises - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2017 from Victor Marchioneternocleidomastoid pain is felt in one of the largest muscle groups in the neck. The sternocleidomastoid name itself is very descriptive, as it originates at the manubrium of the sternum (sterno-) and the clavicle (cleido-) and inserts at the mastoid process of the temporal bone of the skull ...
Views: 766 - Fibromyalgia and sleep disorders: Link between sleep apnea, insomnia and restless legs syndrome - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2016 from Victor MarchioneFibromyalgia is linked with sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, insomnia and restless legs syndrome. Fibromyalgia is a condition where a person experiences all-over pain and stiffness, from the joints to the muscles. Fibromyalgia can also lead to sleep disorders due to patients being unable to ...
Views: 757 - Stomach Pain after Eating: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention Tips - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2017 from Victor MarchioneHave you ever experienced stomach pain after eating? The other evening, my friend Anne and I ate dinner at a fancy Italian restaurant. Our delicious meal consisted of several courses—there was the antipasto platter filled with a variety of deli meats, veggies, and cheeses; a caprese salad ...
Views: 755 - Healthy living tips after 60 - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2016 from Victor MarchioneGrowing older in America isn’t what it used to be. For aging baby boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964 during the post-Second World War baby boom, they’re working into their late 60s and 70s – long past the customary retirement age. The question is: What does this mean for boomer health ...
Views: 753 - How to Eat Papaya: Some Delicious Papaya Recipes - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2017 from Victor MarchioneOnce called the “fruit of the angels” by explorer Christopher Columbus, papaya has been a favorite fruit of many for quite some time. Its sweet taste and smooth consistency make the fruit’s flesh a great choice for cooking or just enjoying raw. Continue reading to discover how best to eat ...
Views: 751 - Quitting smoking most successful with ‘cold turkey’ method - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2016 from Victor MarchioneA new study suggests going “cold turkey” is the best method when it comes to quitting smoking, as opposed to gradual quitting methods. Going cold turkey refers to stopping all at once. The researchers found that after four weeks, nearly half of those who went cold turkey still continued ...
Views: 751 - Myalgia symptoms, muscle pain caused by excessive exertion, trauma, and viral infections - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneMyalgia symptoms and muscle pain caused by excessive exertion, trauma, and viral infections can be reduced by a healthy body weight, diet, and exercise. Myalgia is a common complaint among adults, and just about everyone will experience some level of muscle pain in their lives. But when muscle ...
Views: 748 - Many popular sunscreens don’t meet safety standards - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2016 from Victor MarchioneResearchers examined 65 popular sunscreens and found at least 40 percent of them do not meet basic safety standards. Based on the product label review, they found that many of the sunscreens lacked the minimal resistance to water and sweat recommended by the American Academy of Dermatology ...
Views: 744 - New initiative to combat global hypertension - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2015 from Victor MarchioneHypertension is a condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is elevated. It is most often referred to as high blood pressure. Right now, about one in every three American adults has hypertension. Only half of these people have their condition under control. Those who don’t can face ...
Views: 743 - 5 foods you should always have in your refrigerator - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWhen your pantry and refrigerator are stocked with chips, ice cream and cookies healthy eating becomes much harder. So it’s important that if you want to eat healthy you should replace them areas with healthy options. When it comes to healthy foods the list is near endless and of course it ...
Views: 738 - Fibromyalgia risk in women increased with poor sleep habits, new treatment uses potential drug targets for poor sleep - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneFibromyalgia risk in women is increased with poor sleep habits, but a new treatment uses potential drug targets for poor sleep to reduce the risk of fibromyalgia. The findings come from researchers in Norway who uncovered the association between fibromyalgia risk and poor sleep. The researchers ...
Views: 738 - Why my parents want to grow old at home - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2015 from Victor MarchioneI’m sure you can relate to this. My parents want to stay in the house they’ve lived in for over 40 years – the house where my sisters and I grew up – as long as they can. It’s their home, the center point of family memories, holiday dinners in the dining room, cribbage games on the back porch, ...
Views: 738 - The real reason your pain is getting worse - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2015 from Victor MarchioneLiving with pain can really impact your life. Normal, everyday activities can seem impossible, and over-the-counter pain-relievers only seem to offer a temporary fix. But new research has discovered what’s making your pain even worse. There is one significant factor standing between you and ...
Views: 737 - 14 foods that improve mood naturally - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2015 from Victor MarchioneHappy, angry, excited, frustrated and anxious are just some of the different moods and emotions we can have throughout the day. Some things in life bring us joy, others bring us much sadness. But sometimes, for days on end, we feel quite down without even knowing why. Many things can affect ...
Views: 737 - Effects of sleep deprivation on energy levels - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2015 from Victor MarchioneSleep pertains to an actual phase in which both the body and mind are allowed to rest. During sleep, a person is generally inactive and thus, not aware of his or her immediate surroundings. Individuals experiencing sleep problems due to physical and/or mental health conditions such as stress are ...
Views: 736 - Measles, whopping cough outbreaks 2016, linked to vaccine refusal and gaps - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneMeasles and whopping cough have been linked to vaccine refusal and gaps in preventative vaccinations. The new findings published in JAMA found that undervaccinated and unvaccinated individuals contribute to the rise in measles and whopping cough. For the study, the authors searched medical ...
Views: 736 - High fiber may improve the lungs - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2016 from Victor MarchioneA new study suggests that consuming a high-fiber diet may reduce the risk of lung disease. Study author Corrine Hanson said, “Lung disease is an important public health problem, so it’s important to identify modifiable risk factors for prevention. However, beyond smoking, very few preventative ...
Views: 735 - Cytopenia: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention - by Submitted on May 11, 2017 from Victor MarchioneCytopenia is a term that you may have seen linked to a number of health issues. You may have read about it in articles discussing cancer, or perhaps you saw the word pop up in a piece about anemia. But, what does cytopenia mean exactly? What are common cytopenia symptoms? What Is ...
Views: 732 - Body mass index (BMI) inaccurate for determining health: Study - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2016 from Victor MarchioneBody mass index (BMI) is a measurement designed to determine if a person is healthy or not, but a UCLA-led study has found that relying on BMI is inaccurate. Some employers use BMI to determine how much an employee will cost them medical-wise, and some insurers will begin to charge individuals ...
Views: 729 - Rheumatoid arthritis affects the heart, natural remedies for rheumatoid arthritis - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIf you’re over the age of 40, you’re at an increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis. An autoimmune disease, rheumatoid arthritis affects small joints like the ones found in your fingers and toes. Inflammation occurs between the joints often causing pain and swelling. Because rheumatoid arthritis ...
Views: 729 - Schizophrenia risk may be revealed by face reading, finger length - by Submitted on May 29, 2016 from Victor MarchioneSchizophrenia risk may be revealed by face reading and finger length according to research. The findings uncovered that deficits in emotional recognition may be a precursor to schizophrenia symptoms and may help identify those at highest risk to develop the mental disorder. There are criteria ...
Views: 729 - Diabetes during pregnancy, glucose intolerance associated with low breast milk supply - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2016 from Victor MarchioneDiabetes during pregnancy and glucose intolerance are associated with lower breast milk supply. The findings, published in Breastfeeding Medicine, revealed that maternal glucose intolerance can have a negative impact on lactation. Insulin resistance is common among obese women and obesity is ...
Views: 726 - Facts about sinus headaches - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2015 from Victor MarchioneNobody enjoys a headache. The constant pounding in your head is enough to make you go crazy! There are many reasons why people develop headaches: stress, eye strain and even being hungover. Headaches can sometimes affect more than just your head, like in the case of sinus headaches. Sinus ...
Views: 725 - Revealed: Truth about non-organic fruits and vegetables - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThere has been ongoing debate in the food world about organic versus non-organic. What’s better for us in the long run? How dangerous are the pesticides used in conventional growing? The questions keep coming and the matter can be confusing at best. We all want safe and nutritious food, but ...
Views: 725 - 5 Breakfast Smoothies for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneThe chilly winters are soon coming to an end. Spring and summer are when we want to look our best in skimpy shorts and floral frocks. It is during these seasons we want to lose those extra pounds gained during the holiday season. Having that said, let’s talk about the most important meal of ...
Views: 722 - 5 Simple steps to slow down the aging process - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIn a perfect world we would all never age, but unfortunately until the fountain of youth has been discovered we continue to age. Things like wrinkles, fine lines, and spots on the skin all seem to appear with each passing year and although you can’t stop aging you can take steps to age more ...
Views: 722 - ADHD and obesity risk higher in girls: Study - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2016 from Victor MarchioneA new study has found that girls with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at a higher risk of becoming obese than girls without the condition. The Mayo Clinic conducted the study with 1,000 girls to uncover their findings. They suggest that girls with ADHD have double the risk of ...
Views: 719 - Should you exercise if you have arthritis? - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIf we have an underlying health condition, like arthritis, exercise may be difficult and almost scary. No matter the benefits, if we think exercising will increase our pain, it’s likely we’ll avoid it. Here’s what you need to know about staying active with arthritis. Arthritis is inflammation ...
Views: 718 - Effects of insulin on heart health - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIf you have type-2 diabetes there are many ways to receive insulin, such as rapid-acting insulin, short-acting insulin and long-acting insulin. Long-acting insulin can last from 24 to 36 hours after administered. The purpose of long-acting insulin is to provide insulin for the whole day, as ...
Views: 717(1 vote) - A daily nap could reduce blood pressure, prevent heart attack - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIt’s a warm Sunday afternoon and you’ve just had a big lunch and a long walk. Now what? Recent research suggests that you should probably head over to the hammock or sofa and take a nap; it could help reduce blood pressure and prevent heart attack. Although most people don’t need a reason to ...
Views: 716 - 4 Reasons You Shouldn't Eat French Fries - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneCrispy French fries are a popular household staple and offered as a side dish at most fast food outlets. It is difficult to keep your hands off of them until they are finished. But are French fries healthy or are they dangerous? There surely must be some disadvantages of eating French fries, ...
Views: 715 - Top 10 reasons to eat walnuts every day - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThis is it. I’m committed. I’m going to start eating walnuts every day. Raw, maybe some days roasted, but definitely minus the salt. That’s because, as you’re about to find out, the top health benefits of walnuts are far too convincing for me to keep munching on almonds or pistachios (which ...
Views: 714 - Erectile dysfunction raises risk of unrecognized diabetes - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2015 from Victor MarchioneAccording to the University of Wisconsin, the prevalence of erectile dysfunction is about five percent for men over 40, but jumps to 15 percent for men over the age of 70. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is when a man can no longer have, or has difficulties holding, an erection. Recent research has ...
Views: 712 - How to Prevent Heavy Breathing - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2018 from Victor MarchioneAvoid triggers: A good place to start would be to take steps to avoid triggers. Most breathing issues have some sort of trigger whether they are physical exertion or allergens in the air. By paying attention to your body and noting what triggers periods of heavy breathing, you can take steps to ...
Views: 712 - Natural blood pressure fix: Beet juice - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2015 from Victor MarchioneHigh blood pressure can take a serious toll on your overall health. Getting your numbers down to normal is crucial for a healthy heart and to avoid the onset of heart-related diseases. But if you’re a bit wary of taking prescription drugs to lower your blood pressure, there may be a natural ...
Views: 712 - Why my parents want to grow old at home - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2015 from Victor MarchioneI’m sure you can relate to this. My parents want to stay in the house they’ve lived in for over 40 years – the house where my sisters and I grew up – as long as they can. It’s their home, the center point of family memories, holiday dinners in the dining room, cribbage games on the back porch, ...
Views: 710 - Nutritional facts and health benefits of watermelons - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWith the warmer weather approaching, we start to reach for fresher, in-season fruits and vegetables. Often vibrant in color, these health foods not only entice our senses but offer us many health benefits as well. One fruit that’s fresh and going to be popping up more so in the next few ...
Views: 709 - Strawberry Detox Water: Health Benefits & Recipes - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneStrawberry detox water is the newest trend for weight loss and healthy living. We are fairly certain that it won’t be a short-lived fad because of its numerous health benefits. It is also quite flavorful and easy to make. Basically, chopped or squeezed fresh fruits and vegetables, such as ...
Views: 707 - 5 Simple steps to slow down the aging process - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIn a perfect world we would all never age, but unfortunately until the fountain of youth has been discovered we continue to age. Things like wrinkles, fine lines, and spots on the skin all seem to appear with each passing year and although you can’t stop aging you can take steps to age more ...
Views: 706 - 5 Tips to Protect Aging Skin from the Sun - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2015 from Victor MarchioneSkin cancer is the most common of all cancers. Too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or from tanning beds is often the cause. This year an estimated 73,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with Melanoma, a dangerous type of skin cancer. Another 3.5 million ...
Views: 705 - Barley Tea: 13 Benefits of Barley Tea on Your Health - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2017 from Victor MarchioneAs one of the top grains produced today, barley is used for more than just cereal and processing beer. Barley is also known to be used to treat boils when applied directly to the skin. When consumed as roasted barley tea, the barley tea can be beneficial to treat a wide variety of common ...
Views: 705 - Super Bowl increases the risk of flu, even death - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2016 from Victor MarchioneWith the Super Bowl right around the corner, researchers suggest there is an influx of flu cases and even death. The findings come from analyzing data between 1974 and 2009, where researchers uncovered that during the Super Bowl there is an 18 percent higher risk of flu-related deaths among ...
Views: 705 - Osteoporosis fracture risks in older women reduce by growth hormone - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2015 from Victor MarchioneEstimates reveal one in four women over the age of 65 have osteoporosis of the hip or spine. Hormones are thought to play a large role in the development and onset of osteoporosis. When women go through menopause, production of estrogen is greatly reduced thus weakening bones. Research now ...
Views: 703 - Zucchini vs. Cucumber: Nutrition and Taste Compared - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneCucumber originated from India whereas zucchini emerged from Italy. Zucchini is classified as a vegetable and cucumber is classified as both a fruit and a vegetable. Let’s look more closely at zucchini vs. cucumber. Zucchini vs. Cucumber Nutrition Facts There isn’t much difference in ...
Views: 702 - New blood pressure guidelines may pose risk to some patients - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2016 from Victor MarchioneThere is an ongoing debate with regards to whether older Americans should be put on blood pressure medications, but recent findings suggest that new guidelines may be putting some of these patients at risk for stroke. In 2014, a panel of experts suggested raising blood pressure guidelines for ...
Views: 699 - Type 2 diabetes risk higher for night shift workers - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2016 from Victor MarchioneIn America, odds are, you’re at risk of diabetes. That’s a fact. And what if your job is putting you at an even greater risk for the condition? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 29.1 million Americans have diabetes. Of those, 8.1 million are undiagnosed, just ...
Views: 699 - Osteopenia natural treatment, prevent low bone density with diet and exercise - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2016 from Victor MarchioneMany people are familiar with the term osteoporosis, but fewer have heard the term osteopenia, which means lower bone density than normal. If you have osteopenia, your bone density may be lower than normal peak level, but it isn’t low enough to be considered osteoporosis. Bone density is ...
Views: 695 - Carbs in Sweet Potato vs White Potato: Is Sweet Potato Healthier? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneSweet potatoes have been growing in popularity over the past five years, and now, virtually every restaurant menu offers them as an alternative to regular French fries. But finding a baked sweet potato alongside a white baked potato hasn’t happened quite yet. Maybe someday soon. Many are ...
Views: 690 - How is polyphagia related to diabetes? - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThink about the last time you were hungry. It might have been after intense exercise, or maybe you had skipped a meal. You might have eaten more to quell those hunger pains, but eventually you likely felt full. But if you’re always hungry, and can’t seem to get full, you could be showing a sign ...
Views: 688 - Natural Remedies for Smelly Feet - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2015 from Victor MarchioneMost of us have known someone who has smelly feet, or perhaps you have cleared out a room with your own stinky tootsies. Your hoofs, piggies, or whatever you like to call them, get a real workout. You stand with them, walk and run, so they are bound to get sweaty and in some cases stinky. Up to ...
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