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- Nerve Damage: 8 Possible Signs & Symptoms - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2017 from Victor MarchioneThe first signs of nerve damage can be pretty scary—you might notice that you’ve cut your leg but didn’t feel anything. Of course, nerve damage symptoms could be marked by the exact opposite sensation: intense pain, tingling, and burning for no known reason. Symptoms and signs of nerve damage ...
Views: 1105 - Consuming healthy fats helps extend life, reduces heart disease: Study - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2016 from Victor MarchioneA new study suggests consuming healthy fats not only extends life but could prevent millions of deaths and heart diseases cases annually. Reducing saturated fat from one’s diet has been on the forefront of improving health as of late, but researchers suggest not only is it important to reduce ...
Views: 1104 - Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Take back control - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2015 from Victor MarchioneStress is one thing most of us face in our hectic lives. But post-traumatic stress disorder (PSTD) is a disease of intense mental anguish from the kind of life or death trauma faced by soldiers in combat, a car crash, serious injury, sudden death of a loved one, or sexual violence. Trauma to ...
Views: 1102 - These 5 foods help cleanse your colon - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneI’m sure you’ve heard about the rise of cleansing. Whether it is for your liver or your whole body, it’s the concept of ridding the body of toxins in order for it to work more efficiently. Many of us run out to stores and spend hundreds of dollars on cleanses in order to feel refreshed… But you ...
Views: 1100 - TMD/TMJ: Causes, symptoms and treatment - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2015 from Victor MarchionePicture a door hinge that moves to allow the door to open fully and close shut. When the door hinge is working correctly the door moves freely, if it becomes rusted or damaged, the door may no longer open to its full capacity. What does a door hinge have to do with health? Our jaws have the ...
Views: 1100 - Children biting nails, sucking thumb may be less likely to develop allergies - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2016 from Victor MarchioneChildren biting nails, sucking thumb may be less likely to develop allergiesAccording to a new study recently published in the Journal of Pediatrics, children who suck their thumbs or bite their nails in early childhood and long after preschool age may be less likely to develop allergies into ...
Views: 1097(1 vote) - Seniors: How you can experience more intimacy as you age - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2015 from Victor MarchioneA lot of things in your life have probably started to slow down as you’ve aged. Maybe your digestion isn’t as effective and running around isn’t as easy. These are to be expected as we grow old. But there’s one aspect in our life that can actually get better over the years and that’s intimacy ...
Views: 1097 - Fibromyalgia symptoms in men and women, symptoms checklist, and tender points identified - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneFibromyalgia symptoms can vary greatly and overlap with many other health conditions, which can make it much more difficult to diagnose fibromyalgia – especially because the underlying mechanisms still aren’t fully understood. Unfortunately, there isn’t a specific test for fibromyalgia, and ...
Views: 1092 - Berries and citrus fruits may aid in male sexual function - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2016 from Victor MarchioneA new study has found that components in berries and citrus fruits may aid in male sexual function by helping them maintain a healthy erection. The research suggests that eating a flavonoid-rich diet may help improve erectile function as much as walking for two to five hours ...
Views: 1086 - Natural Herbal Muscle Relaxer, Natural Muscle Relaxing Foods - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWe've all experienced muscle pain at one time or another. You know, the kind triggered by muscle strain, nerve compression, injury, not to mention joints that are completely worn down. Whether it happens suddenly or gradually, muscle pain can cause plenty of discomfort — things like ...
Views: 1084 - 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: 1076(1 vote) - Parasite Cleanse Diet - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2017 from Victor MarchioneIs there really such a thing as a parasite cleanse? Diet plays a role in your overall health, and it can even influence your likelihood of a parasitic infection. But whether or not a parasite cleanse diet is helpful is quite debatable. Dietary measures to curtail parasitic infections are often ...
Views: 1075 - Scared about Alzheimer’s? It could be Lewy Body Dementia - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIt’s the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer’s, and yet it’s often misidentified and therefore underdiagnosed – to the detriment of many patients. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, what’s called Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) has three ...
Views: 1074 - You’re at risk of diabetes if you have these symptoms - by Submitted on May 11, 2016 from Victor MarchioneDiabetes affects roughly 29.1 million Americans, and with such a high prevalence most people think they know just about everything in regards to the disease. For example, you probably know diabetes is a condition that affects blood sugar. You also know diet and exercise are essential for proper ...
Views: 1074 - Cerebral (brain) atrophy: Why your brain is shrinking and what to do about it - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2017 from Victor MarchioneCerebral atrophy or brain atrophy refers to the progressive loss of brain cells, called neurons, leading to decreased brain size. This phenomenon can occur to the entire brain or be focused on a singular part. The most troubling issue with cerebral atrophy is the potential for it to affect brain ...
Views: 1073 - Fish-rich diet may protect the brain against Alzheimer’s disease - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2016 from Victor MarchioneA diet rich in fish and seafood may protect the brain of people with a genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Furthermore, mercury in fish was not found to increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. The researchers examined human brains and found that those who consumed seafood-rich ...
Views: 1072 - Breathe easy this summer with these tips - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThe American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology reports that one in every 12 Americans (eight percent of the U.S. population) has asthma. Asthma is a condition that affects the lungs causing the airways to narrow, making it difficult to breathe. Typically, asthma starts off in children ...
Views: 1071 - Why Is My Skin So Oily? Causes and Natural Remedies - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2017 from Victor MarchioneHave you ever asked yourself, “Why is my skin so oily?” Oily skin is the result of your skin’s glands secreting more sebum than usual, leaving the surface with a shiny and greasy appearance. So, what leads the sebaceous glands to produce excess sebum? The causes of oily skin range from a ...
Views: 1071 - Can You Eat Salmon Skin? Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits (+2 Easy Recipes) - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2017 from Victor MarchioneSalmon skin has a rubbery texture, so people prefer to leave it behind on their plate rather than eat it.Eating salmon skin is as healthy as eating the fish itself. However, since the skin tastes unpleasant and is rubbery and moist, you have to cook it the right way to enjoy this delicacy. But, ...
Views: 1068 - Foods to Eat When You Have Gastroenteritis. - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2017 from Victor MarchioneIf you are suffering from gastroenteritis, there’s a good chance that you are almost afraid of food. You may be afraid that if you take in food, you won’t be able to keep it down one way or another. But are there foods for gastroenteritis? Yes, there are! There are many foods that may not ...
Views: 1068 - Surprising food helps improve vision - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2016 from Victor MarchioneYou probably heard that if you want to improve your vision you should eat carrots, but a new study has shown that bananas are beneficial for your vision, too. Fruits in general can provide disease-fighting properties and should be part of your healthy eating routine – an apple a day keeps the ...
Views: 1066 - Transient global amnesia: Causes, symptoms, and treatment - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2017 from Victor MarchioneA sudden temporary episode of memory loss and confusion is called transient global amnesia . The criteria for its diagnosis is that it must not be attributed to any other neurological condition, such as a stroke or epilepsy. Those affected by the condition cannot recall recent events and are ...
Views: 1066 - 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: 1063 - Ankylosing spondylitis treatment guidelines, diet, and exercise tips - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneAnkylosing spondylitis (AS) can be improved with a healthy body weight and exercise. Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of inflammatory arthritis that mainly affects the spine and can lead to pain, fatigue, and stiffness. But research has shown regular exercise can help improve it. The American ...
Views: 1056 - Musculoskeletal pain: Causes, diagnosis, and treatment - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2017 from Victor MarchioneMusculoskeletal pain is the sensation of discomfort or pain of structures in the body affecting bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves. Pain symptoms range from being mild to severe and can be acute or chronic in nature. Musculoskeletal pain can be local, affecting only a small area of ...
Views: 1055 - Reasons behind Neck Pain on the Left Side - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2017 from Victor MarchioneTrauma, inflammation, or abnormal growths may lead to neck pain on the left side. The human neck is formed of muscles, ligaments, nerves, and tissue supported by the vertebrae (the 33 bones that form the spinal column). As the spinal column runs from the lower back to the base of the skull, ...
Views: 1055 - 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: 1052 - Weight loss and healthy fat diet improve cholesterol - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneWeight loss and consumption of healthy fats as seen in theMediterranean diet – olive oil, fish, etc. – have been found to help improve cholesterol numbers. Moreover, the results were found to be high in women, specifically women who are insulin-resistant. In the U.S., 28 percent of American ...
Views: 1051 - What are the causes of endometrial hyperplasia and how to treat it naturally - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2017 from Victor MarchioneEndometrial hyperplasia is defined as the excessive proliferation of cells of the inner lining of the uterus, known as the endometrium. This occurrence is generally considered to be a precursor to the development of endometrial cancer and has been shown to be the result of unopposed estrogen, as ...
Views: 1050 - 10 Effective natural painkillers that may surprise you! - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2015 from Victor MarchionePain affects all of us at some point, but it seems the older we get the more pain we experience. Sure it’s easy to take a pill to combat this pain, but throughout the day you may be topping up to six pills! The damage these can do to your body isn’t good, so finding effective, natural ...
Views: 1048 - Causes, symptoms, and treatments of Cloudy Urine - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2016 from Victor MarchioneHaving cloudy urine is not unusual and, in many cases, it is no reason for alarm. However, it just might be a sign of an underlying health condition. Healthy urine is clear and light yellow in color. Unhealthy urine can be cloudy, hazy, or milky looking. This can occur for a number of ...
Views: 1046 - The problem with prostate cancer screening - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThere is an ongoing debate when it comes to prostate cancer screening, which can cause confusion and hesitation among doctors. Some believe there is not enough evidence to support screening the general population, while others suggest it is appropriate. New guidelines have been released to ...
Views: 1043 - Is this popular medication causing your joint pain? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2016 from Victor MarchioneMedications are intended to make us better. We go to see our doctor, we explain our symptoms, and they offer a diagnosis and a medication in hopes of fixing the problem. Some of us take medications temporarily, but many of us take medications for a chronic condition like diabetes. Recently, a ...
Views: 1041 - 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: 1041 - What Are Activated Almonds? Benefits & Recipe - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneAlmonds are a superfood that contain 28 essential nutrients. The nutrients in almonds include proteins, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, fiber, and much more. Almonds are made healthier by activating them. But what does activating almonds mean? What are activated almonds and are they more ...
Views: 1040 - Men at greater risk for cardiac arrest: Study - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2016 from Victor MarchioneMen are at a greater risk for cardiac arrest, compared to women. At least one in nine men will experience cardiac arrest before the age of 70, compared to one in 30 women. At the age of 45, men have an 11 percent higher lifetime risk of cardiac arrest, compared to only a three percent seen in ...
Views: 1039 - Diseases Causing Joint Pain, Joint Pain Illnesses - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2015 from Victor MarchioneAs we age, aches and pain seem to be part of who we are. Joint pain becomes part of our day-to-day life and so we don’t think too much about it. We may attribute joint pain to our active past in our youth or simply to the fact that we are getting older. But oftentimes joint pain has nothing ...
Views: 1038 - 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: 1036 - 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: 1034 - Non-recommended screenings for prostate and breast cancer, harming seniors - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2016 from Victor MarchioneAccording to an article published online by JAMA Oncology, around 16% of seniors (65 or older) may have received non-recommended screenings for prostate and breast cancers. The reason they do so is because of limited life expectancies of less than 10 years. The health guidelines currently in ...
Views: 1034 - 6 Natural fixes for joint pain and arthritis - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2015 from Victor MarchioneI’ve always been a great fan of dancing, but I don’t dance much nowadays. The reason being I don’t like the modern dancing (if you can call it dancing). Most of my peers who danced the real stuff – the rock-and-roll, the twist, the fox-trot, and even the cha-cha – have all been relegated to the ...
Views: 1032 - Signs and symptoms of epilepsy, types of epilepsy - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2015 from Victor MarchioneOne moment you can be completely fine, carrying on with your day, and in a split second it can all change. You convulse, you lose control and you begin to act quite differently. If this scenario only occurred to you once, you've likely experienced a seizure. But if it becomes a reoccurring ...
Views: 1031 - Traumatic brain injury (TBI) linked with buildup of Alzheimer’s plaques - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2016 from Victor MarchioneSuffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) increases the buildup of Alzheimer’s plaques in the brain, as found by a new study that suggests these plaques even form in areas not typical to Alzheimer’s disease. Previous research has proposed that TBI can contribute to dementia, and this research ...
Views: 1031 - UV Safety Month: Rosacea, endometriosis, fibromyalgia, high blood pressure, and allergies - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2016 from Victor MarchioneIt makes sense that July is UV Safety Month as that’s when the sun shines the most. Practicing UV safety is important because the sun’s rays can be quite harmful and can spoil your enjoyable summertime with unpleasant surprises. We want to make sure that you get the most out of your time in the ...
Views: 1031 - 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: 1031 - Heart disease and stroke risk dictated by profession in older workers, says new report - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2016 from Victor MarchioneHeart disease and stroke risk is dictated by profession in older workers, according to new findings. The study uncovered that those workers over the age of 45 in sales, office support, or other service occupations have more risk factors for heart disease and stroke, compared to workers in ...
Views: 1029 - What Does Turmeric Taste Like in Tea and Soup? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneWhat Does Turmeric Powder Taste Like? Turmeric doesn’t have a very pleasant flavor. It is used in food owing to its medicinal benefits and the color which it adds to the food. It has a mildly aromatic scent and tastes slightly bitter. This spice isn’t as strong as other spices. But it also ...
Views: 1029 - 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: 1028 - 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: 1025 - Prostate cancer aggressiveness linked to low levels of vitamin D in new study - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2016 from Victor MarchioneProstate cancer aggressiveness has been found to be linked to low levels of vitamin D in a new study. The researchers from Northwestern Medicine revealed that the vitamin D deficiency in men could help predict aggressive prostate cancer identified at time of surgery. Lead investigator, Dr. ...
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