Addiction is a problem that many Americans face today. Addiction and substance use disorder comprised nearly a quarter of all psychiatric admissions last year. Addiction develops when the brain becomes triggered to desire certain behavior or substance. Some addictions can even cause a physical dependence making it much harder to quit. Foundations Recovery Network stresses […]
It is important to lower your risk of dementia as you enter old age. A lot of the best ways of going about doing this is to change your habits and implement new strategies. You want to keep your brain active and give it the nutrients it needs. Fruits and vitamin K are really helpful […]
Do you have small hard bumps over your arms, thighs or buttock? Does your skin look like chicken skin or goose skin? Do they go away if it’s summer time, but with winter they get worse? You may have a genetic skin disorder called Keratosis pilaris. Keratosis pilaris is a skin condition that is not […]
Have you been pregnant? More importantly, are you one of the 13% of women who have had increased blood pressure readings while pregnant? Are you worried about your risk of having a stroke or heart disease due to your pregnancy? If so, than this article is a must read. This article appeared in July in […]
In a tribute to her father for this upcoming Father’s Day, Kerry Hannon recalls the life lessons her father instilled in her, and how that translated to giving her the confidence to reach for her dream jobs. Together, they are brave and thorough, creating manageable plans with which to take dreams jobs and turn them […]
DIY Homemade scrubs can be great for reducing the appearance or occurrence of back acne. Back acne is common because the back is a difficult place to clean properly, but proper application of a homemade scrub can get rid of it quickly. To make a good scrub for treating back acne, combine the juice of […]
If you have (or think you have) Metabolic Syndrome (MetS), then this is a good place to start. This article starts off by explaining the basic criteria of a diagnosis of MetS, then proceeds to outline the impact and importance of resistance training (RT) in combating and controlling MetS. After outlining the importance, the article […]
There are numerous health benefits to exercising and leading an active lifestyles. A great deal of research has been completed related to the effects that exercise has on menopausal symptoms. Because there are many factors at play, it is difficult to prove that physical activity alone can have a direct effect on these symptoms. Even […]
A new study done by researchers at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and at York University shows a link between overeating and binge eating with the oxytocin receptor gene. Oxytocin receptors, like the name implies, react to the powerful neurotransmitter oxytocin on a daily basis. For this study, the researchers focused on food […]
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, which is also known as COPD is something many people suffer from but they may not necessarily know they have it. COPD is an umbrella term for a number of diseases, mainly bronchitis and emphazema. Unfortunately it is estimated that over three million people in the United Kingdom have COPD but […]
