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- Know all about MS: Multiple sclerosis - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2015 from Victor MarchioneTypically our immune system works to fight off illness so we either don’t get sick or recover fairly quickly. But when someone has an autoimmune disease the immune system begins to fight itself. An autoimmune disease occurs when your immune system becomes “confused” and instead of attacking ...
Views: 914 - Your neighborhood might cause you to age - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2015 from Victor MarchioneTake a moment to think about where you are currently dwelling. Is it a rural area with lots of green landscape and stress? Or is it a city dwelling with high-rise buildings and tons of traffic? Does your neighborhood have a high crime rate or is it more peaceful and calm? Why are we asking these ...
Views: 889 - Stressed wife leads to higher blood pressure in men - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2015 from Victor MarchioneOne’s own stress can lead to detrimental effects to their health. Sleepless nights, pounding headaches and even indigestion are just some of the effects stress has on your body. But when it comes to blood pressure, someone else’s stress may be affecting your blood pressure numbers more than you. ...
Views: 934 - Is your borderline personality disorder affecting you relationship? - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThink of a garden just starting out. You have seeds, soil and water and so you plant the seeds, water them and let nature run its course. But let’s imagine you begin to neglect the garden, you don’t let it receive sun or deprive it of water. Unfortunately this garden will not flourish and you ...
Views: 1055 - Agoraphobia: Causes, symptoms and natural remedies - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2015 from Victor MarchioneAnxiety comes in many different forms. One may be anxious about life, work, situations and even their environment. There is one form of anxiety which can limit your ability to leave your house because the fear of being trapped or helpless overcomes you. This type of anxiety is called agoraphobia ...
Views: 988 - Your lack of sleep can cause heart disease - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThere is a slew of health conditions which are plaguing Americans. From diabetes, to blood pressure these are just some health concerns wrecking havoc on the health of Americans. Some health concerns are related, so much so that if one area is unhealthy it can lead to additional health concerns. ...
Views: 1056 - Surprising thing that increases your risk of heart attack - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2015 from Victor MarchioneAge, smoking, obesity, family history, blood pressure, cholesterol and lack of exercise are all known risk factors of having a heart attack. Therefore, we all get our vitals checked at the doctors, try to eat well and occasionally go for an outdoorsy walk when the weather is nice. But there is ...
Views: 1057 - 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: 1067 - 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: 1050 - Sleep Apnea: Why It Shouldn’t Be Ignored - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2015 from Stella BrianIt’s more than waking up your spouse; it could also be hiding a deeper problem. Most people living with snorers see themselves as victims of their partner. After all, they are the ones being kept awake every night due to their partners nuisance, while the one snoring sleeps peacefully, ...
Views: 697 - Can intermittent fasting help you lose weight? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2015 from Victor MarchioneGrowing up you probably played with a yoyo. It would go down and up. Down and up. Sure it entertained us but the idea of a yoyo can greatly compare in our efforts to lose weight. It can go down and up, more so with age as our body just doesn’t function as it used to in our younger years. Our ...
Views: 726 - 2 bars of chocolate a day keeps heart attack away - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2015 from Victor MarchioneSome like it nutty, others prefer caramel but one thing is undeniable, no matter what additions are put in your chocolate it’s bound to satisfy you. Chocolate is guilty pleasure which some of us simply can’t say no to. Whether it’s the smell that gets you or its creaminess, chocolate offers a ...
Views: 1002 - What’s really keeping you awake at night - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2015 from Victor MarchioneYou toss, you turn, and you close your eyes for a moment only to be suddenly awake. Not getting proper sleep can ruin your energy, mess with your emotions and greatly impact your health. But you've tried everything to get to sleep and still can’t get the proper shut-eye your body needs. Maybe ...
Views: 803 - Parkinson’s disease: Real cause revealed - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2015 from Victor MarchioneFor years little was known about Parkinson’s disease. Without a cause a cure could not be found. But after extensive research we’re closer to a potential cure as scientists have now discovered a cause for Parkinson’s disease. But before we get into this new breakthrough, let’s discuss further ...
Views: 894 - Carpal tunnel syndrome: Facts and prevention - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2015 from Victor MarchioneCarpal tunnel syndrome: Facts and prevention What was once only available in certain industries now appear to be everywhere. And if you didn’t know how to use one at first you very well better amp up your skills. What exactly are we talking about? Well computers of course! From desktops, to ...
Views: 945 - Heartbeat trouble could be atrial fibrillation - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWhen it comes to matters of the heart, things can go unexpectedly awry. When we’re exercising or participating in some physical activity, sometimes our heart is beating faster than usual. If we experience fear, anxiety or stress, our heart rate can increase as well. This is all perfectly ...
Views: 826 - FDA trans fat ban and how it affects our health - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2015 from Victor MarchioneYour favorite foods are getting a makeover. More so their labels will start to look much differently as well. As you already know food labels reveal to us the nutritional value of food products. It outlines components such as fat content, carbohydrates, sugar and nutrition present. As part of ...
Views: 2517 - Take control of your digestion, naturally - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2015 from Victor MarchioneAt some point in our lives we’ve experienced unsettling digestion. Feelings of bloating, gas and constipation can really hinder our ability to partake in our favorite activities. Sometimes we know what the cause of our poor digestion is, like eating a large meal, acidic foods, or enjoying ...
Views: 728 - Side effect of depression your doctor isn’t telling you about - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWhen you hear the word depression you probably think of someone who is sad, down, fatigued and detached from the world. Although these hold true, depression can affect more than just someone’s mental well-being. When it comes to depression, there are many different kinds: Seasonal Affective ...
Views: 654 - What Causes Varicose Veins, Preventing Varicose Veins - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2015 from Victor MarchioneBothered by those swollen, twisted veins visible in your legs and feet? They don’t make you feel confident about putting on your bathing suit to go swimming or wearing shorts to make the most of the warm weather. If this is you, though, you’re not alone. Millions of Americans have varicose ...
Views: 1022 - Hypertensive Retinopathy Causes, Symptoms and Prevention - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2015 from Victor MarchioneVision loss may seem like something that occurs naturally through aging, but this isn’t always the case. There are many other contributing factors which can harm our vision –and controlling these issues can protect our vision even in our old age. You’re probably familiar with vision loss ...
Views: 1291 - 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: 1115 - New Liver Protection Study, Preventing Liver Inflammation - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWe all want to drink clean water, and so we’ll head out and buy special filters to help provide that for us. We fill up the jug and the water slowly trickles through the filter making it as clean and pure as it can. But after a while the filter may get clogged and diminish in efficiency, and so ...
Views: 739 - Signs and Symptoms of food Poisoning, Food Poisoning Prevention - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2015 from Victor MarchioneMaybe you've gone out to enjoy a meal with a loved one. You place your order and soon after your meal of choice arrives. It’s hot, fresh and highly flavorful, probably one of the best things you've ever tasted. After your meal you head home and call it a night but a few hours into your sleep, ...
Views: 882 - Spot a Stroke Fast, Stroke Warning Signs and Prevention Tips - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2015 from Victor MarchioneStroke can be treated if detection and treatment happen quickly. But would you know if you or a loved one was having one? Research shows that close to 800,000 Americans have a stroke every year. About 140,000 die from them. It’s estimated that one out of every 20 deaths in the United States ...
Views: 1081 - Effects of Alcohol on the Elderly, Drinking and Heart Disease - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2015 from Victor MarchioneMost of us like a drink (or two) every now and then. And, let’s face it, everywhere we go alcohol and alcohol consumption are part and parcel of our culture. The risks of alcohol consumption and, more specifically, over-consumption have been documented in many medical studies. And the tragic ...
Views: 1027 - Mediterranean Diet Health Benefits, Foods Chart and Recipes - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2015 from Victor MarchioneFish, tomatoes, feta cheese, chicken and lots of olive oil. We have just listed a bunch of ingredients to make a special meal, but these all have something in common: They’re staples of the Mediterranean diet. When you think of the Mediterranean you probably think of the coast of Greece. Blue ...
Views: 771 - 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: 1181 - 5 Invaluable Tips for Breaking into Maternal-Fetal Medicine - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2015 from Anica OaksMaternal-fetal medicine is a specialty where the focus is on high-risk pregnancies. These doctors are Obstetrics/Gynecology physicians who specialize in the most un-routine cases of pregnancy. The specialty requires an additional 2-3 years of education and training after becoming an OB/GYN. If ...
Views: 752 - How to Avoid Constipation Emergencies and the ER Naturally - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThere are many ailments that can land you in the hospital – broken bones, a high fever that won’t break or blood in your stool. These are serious problems that can result in much more serious health concerns – no matter your age. But did you ever think not being able to go to the bathroom ...
Views: 903 - Health Benefits, Nutrition Facts, Making Kefir at Home - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2015 from Victor MarchioneYou can’t walk into a health food store without seeing promotional signs for probiotics. That’s because probiotics are considered one of the best things you can do for your digestion – right up there with stress relief and getting enough fiber and water to stay regular. Probiotics are found ...
Views: 852 - Natural remedies for seasonal allergies, symptoms of seasonal allergies - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2015 from Victor MarchioneTired of the congestion, itchy eyes and fatigue that plague you? Symptoms of seasonal allergies can really take the joy out of summer. While friends and relatives are attending barbecues and garden parties, you’re staying indoors, grumpy and sniffling. It shouldn’t be this way! You don’t have ...
Views: 836 - How Engineers Have Made A Positive Impact In Healthcare - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2015 from Anita GinsburgWhile most people think of doctors when they think of healthcare, the truth is that engineers have been responsible for many of the advancements that healthcare has experienced. Everything from diagnostic procedures to new types of treatments for certain types of diseases have come from an ...
Views: 1194 - Effects of Exercise on Brain Health, Power and Memory - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2015 from Victor MarchioneOne more reason to exercise; it helps not only strengthen your muscles and keep your body healthy and fit but now studies show that exercise can help clear mind and strengthen memory too. Scientists now say that exercise has broad benefits on cognition, particularly improvements in ...
Views: 1012 - Easy Ways to Get Rid of Wrinkles - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWrinkles are not only limited to the aged but nowadays the harsh environment in which live have promoted early skin aging leading to wrinkles and other related ailments. There are a few important nutrients which help your skin and maintaining a proper diet will also help. As we age, our skin ...
Views: 978 - Cholesterol - The Real Story - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2015 from Conrad MaulfairContrary to popular belief cholesterol is not fat. Cholesterol is a waxy substance that is produced by the liver and also ingested through foods we eat. It often has fatty acids contained in it and therefore it is considered to be fat, but it is not fat in and of itself. Up to 80% of ...
Views: 1540 - Chemical Preservatives Found in 18 of 20 Breast Cancer Tumor Tissues Sampled - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2015 from Conrad MaulfairWe have known for some time, with the evidence continuing to mount, that many man-made chemicals found in our environment are also found in our bodies. Many of these chemicals are carcinogenic. The unknowns include how much chemical accumulation will cause cancer and what is the effect of small ...
Views: 1309 - Chemical Preservatives Found in 18 of 20 Breast Cancer Tumor Tissues Sampled - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2015 from Conrad MaulfairWe have known for some time, with the evidence continuing to mount, that many man-made chemicals found in our environment are also found in our bodies. Many of these chemicals are carcinogenic. The unknowns include how much chemical accumulation will cause cancer and what is the effect of small ...
Views: 1252 - Chemical Preservatives Found in 18 of 20 Breast Cancer Tumor Tissues Sampled - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2015 from Conrad MaulfairWe have known for some time, with the evidence continuing to mount, that many man-made chemicals found in our environment are also found in our bodies. Many of these chemicals are carcinogenic. The unknowns include how much chemical accumulation will cause cancer and what is the effect of small ...
Views: 1338 - 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: 1184 - Whole Grains Benefits the Heart, Reduces Mortality - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2015 from Victor MarchioneTo live a long healthy life, food plays a main role. We know that fast-food and too much sugar are bad for us, and lean protein and vegetables are ideal. But there’s one food item that can actually reduce mortality – whole grains. Although bleached and white breads are not good for us, ...
Views: 833 - Leafy greens better than kale - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2015 from Victor MarchioneLeafy greens are the mascot for good health. Salads, sautees or smoothies, we should all be eating them in all their varieties to stay healthy. Kale has been getting the most buzz because of its high nutritional content. It’s packed with vitamins such as C, A and B-6, it also contains iron ...
Views: 801 - Fixing Cataracts Before they Worsen: 6 Signs and Symptoms - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2015 from Rachelle WilberCataracts will affect more than 50 percent of Americans by time they reach 80 years of age. Despite their prevalence, people know very little about them and what causes them. Cataracts are commonly characterized by clouding of the eye’s natural lens, which results in blurred vision. The only ...
Views: 2105(1 vote) - Increase Your Cultural Awareness and Improve Your Patient Care - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2015 from Cher ZavalaAs people around the world become more mobile and advancing technology fosters stronger global connections, mastery of cultural awareness becomes even more important for nurses. All nurses will increasingly have to provide care for patients from different cultural backgrounds. Patients’ cultural ...
Views: 1722 - Job In Depth: What Does a Quality Assurance Analyst Do? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2015 from Cher ZavalaMore than once, your friends and family have accused you of being “nitpicky.” You’re known for your eye for detail — some might even call it perfectionism — and you never do anything without making sure all of the i’s are dotted and the t’s are crossed. If that sounds familiar, then a career in ...
Views: 2664 - 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: 1133 - Anger and Heart Disease, Anger Management Tips - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2015 from Victor MarchioneYou burn your tongue on your morning coffee, someone cut you off in traffic – a near collision! – and your wife is late to meet you yet again. You’re upset, irritated and ready to knock someone into next week. OK, curb that anger. Count to 10 and take some deep breaths – for the sake of your ...
Views: 972 - Blood pressure numbers important for diabetics - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIf you’re diabetic, managing blood sugar is a main concern. It’s routine to check this before and after meals, a few times a day. Although monitoring blood sugar numbers is part of living with diabetes, there’s another number that diabetics should consider for their health. The other number ...
Views: 1050 - Does prayer belong in hospitals? - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIt doesn’t matter what your religious background is, it’s good to believe in something. Whether you’re Catholic, Muslim, Jewish or any other denomination, the integral part of religion is having a faith in a higher power. One way we can feel connected with our faith is through prayer. We pray ...
Views: 1065 - Health care don’t: Canola oil! - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2015 from Victor MarchioneCooking. Whether we love it or not, it’s something everyone has to do sooner or later. Microwave meals just aren’t the answer to good eating or good health! And whether you are a chef or just getting by when it comes to food preparation, frying something up in a pan is done by almost ...
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