The cardiovascular system is pivotal to overall health and wellbeing. Nearly half of Americans (46%) suffer from a heart condition, whether it's abnormal heart rhythms or high blood pressure. No matter what your family's history is, it's important to protect your cardiovascular system. We'll explore why heart health is so important in this article and the best and worst foods to eat. Why is … [Read more...]

We all want to lead a healthier lifestyle. Eating whole (whole), healthy, and nutritious foods is one of the best health tips. Your cells need food and protection! Healthy cells are essential for a healthy body. To have healthy cells you must feed and care for them. Ten health tips to improve your overall well-being. Some of these tips may not be to your liking. You can start by enhancing your … [Read more...]

All of us get headaches from time to time, and they can be very different in severity. Migraines are a type of severe headache that is not treatable with basic pain relievers. Migraines can be characterized by severe headaches on one or both sides. They are often accompanied by nausea and vomiting. Around 12% of Americans suffer from migraines. A migraine attack can cause heightened … [Read more...]

Your wrist pain is making you angry and frustrated. Nothing seems to work. You began by immersing your wrist in a cold bath. You then tried soaking it in warm or hot water. You bought over-the counter medications, but they didn't help. All these remedies initially provided relief but the pain returned within a couple of days. Anyone can experience wrist pain, whether they are very … [Read more...]

Hypertension is a serious health issue that can have grave consequences, such as heart disease, strokes, kidney problems, and even death. If you have hypertension that is resistant to treatment, it can be difficult to lower your blood pressure. There's good news from a study that shows how lifestyle changes can improve your health and quality of life. Explore the latest research on how to lower … [Read more...]

Seth Schwartz MD, MPH and chair of AAO-HNS Guidelines Update Group said that this update on earwax removal is significant because these guidelines remind patients that ear health begins with them. Schwartz explained that people tend to clean their ears if they think earwax indicates uncleanliness. This misinformation can lead to unhealthy ear health practices ." The AAO also offered … [Read more...]

It's easy during the summer to lose your guard when it comes food, or to make excuses which can lead to bad choices! The atmosphere and social pressures can also have a big impact on what we eat. Eat Safely While Summer Activities! Food sensitivities are more common during the summer because we don't eat as much of our favorite summer foods like ice cream or lemonade. We also tend to drink … [Read more...]

Stretching is very common before exercising. Why? Research shows that stretching before exercise, such as weightlifting, boosts circulation, strengthens muscles tone and improves the elasticity of muscle. Many experts recommend stretching before and after lifting weights. You can incorporate a variety of stretches into your training regimen. They include: Static_Static stretching is … [Read more...]

The history of blood pressure monitoring originates in the 16th century from Sir Stephen Hales' experiments involving directly inserting a tube in an artery. Since then, the practice has been (thankfully) improved not to involve invasive manoeuvres. Nowadays, blood pressure monitoring is an essential part of a patient's examination; and in the digital health era, the means to do so are … [Read more...]

To get by each day, millions of people depend on drugs to treat anxiety, depression, allergies, asthma and learning and attention problems. These drugs are not only marginally helpful, but also pose serious dangers. Discover the Nutrients of Nature's Best Superfoods This has a lot to do with the food we eat. More specifically, it's about what our food is lacking: vitamins, minerals and … [Read more...]