There is healthy fear that stops you from doing something dangerous and there is healthy worry that sends you to the doctor’s office to examine symptoms you may be experiencing. But when fear and worry start negatively impacting your choices and causing your body real physical harm you need to take action, your health and […]
With today’s life expectancy you have a lot of great years ahead of you after menopause. Menopause is not a change to be dreaded it is just a change in your bodies hormones that presents some challenges but today there are lots of solutions to managing those changes.
Some of you are still looking forward to a late summer or fall vacation. And it is quite possible that you are going to need some sunscreen where you are going. Before you decide what sunscreen to slather on you may want to look at the recommendations by the Environmental Working Group (EWG).
Thankfully, researchers are finally beginning to understand and accept the link between mind and body. Even though the physiological make up of emotions themselves have not yet been identified, some researchers suspect that a small portion of the brain called the insular cortex may be the key.
700,000 Americans are diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease. Crohn’s disease is an inflammation of the digestive tract. Most often the inflammation is in the lower part of the small intestine and spreads deep through multiple layers of the intestinal wall. However, any area of the GI tract from the mouth to the rectum may be affected.
Your Resting Heart Rate (RHR) is your heart rate upon waking in the morning, before you get out of bed and start your breakfast, shower and commute to work. Studies are now finding that your Resting Heart Rate is an indicator of your basic fitness level and a strong predictor of cardiovascular health. Normal Adult […]
High triglyceride levels are linked to coronary artery disease. When your doctor does blood work to check cholesterol levels he will also be checking your triglyceride levels for a more complete picture of your health.
We love our flip flops, they are easy to get on, inexpensive, and come in lots of colors and styles. They are no longer just for the beach, backyard or locker room.
57% of American households own at least 1 animal according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. And that is great news because people with pets get many health benefits.
According to The American College of Gastroenterology the second major cause of ulcers is due to stomach irritation from regular use of NSAIDs.
