A good night’s sleep is important for a lot of reasons and it can feel nearly impossible to have a good day following a poor quality sleep. Tiredness can lead to irritability, a lack of concentration and problems with sleep over longer periods of time can lead to other health problems. We all have the […]
Summer is without a doubt many people’s favorite time and for obvious reasons. However, with summer there comes mosquitoes, and the itchy agony of getting bitten by them! The bite of a mosquito can also cause health problems too. West Nile virus has been a particular problem in recent years – an unpleasant virus with […]
At some point in your life, you’re likely to experience back pain. The reasons for this vary from one person to another, but the effects of this miserable experience are common to everyone who suffers from it. From missing work to being unable to drive or even get out bed, back pain can be a […]
It is estimated that about  3 in 4 Americans suffers from a vitamin D deficiency.  Recent studies also have defined  a variety of high-risk groups, including  pregnant women, the elderly and those with dark skin.  The studies have come as quite a shock to many who were sure they were getting enough of the […]
Most people know that exercise should be a part of their weight-loss plan, but it can be difficult to decide what type of exercise routine is best. Â You may think you will have to spend hours at the gym every day; however, with the right regimen, you can spend less time exercising and still […]
It’s no surprise that mental health can drastically decline if one doesn’t take the proper steps to keep it in tip-top shape. Having a poor memory is usually a major issue among the elderly population, but has been an increasingly worrisome issue for the younger population as well. Having an impeccable memory is associated with […]
Dating back thousands of years to a form of mediation first practiced in ancient India, yoga is a type of exercise often considered a therapeutic treatment in modern times. The goal of any form of yoga is to stretch and strengthen various muscle groups through controlled movements. Since September is National Yoga Month, it’s a […]
With age comes wisdom, experience, and for women, the approach of menopause. As women approach menopause, the menstrual cycle goes haywire. Changes in the menstrual cycle range from periods of extremely heavy flow to months without any cycle at all. The first thing most women do is visit the doctor to get prescriptions for hormones. […]
With the end of summer nearing in August, the weather isn’t the only thing that’s going to be changing! When choosing the best and freshest produce, make sure you know what’s the best to buy in August. HealthStatus has created a list of fruits and vegetables you should turn to instead of that bag of […]
The most common cause of hair loss, especially in men, is Androgenic alopecia, or male pattern baldness. People, whose genetics predispose them to baldness, usually start in the mid-teens or during puberty. Stop the receding hairline today! Check out treatments and cures for baldness from HealthStatus.
