Winter is coming, and with it drops in temperature. In most places, it’s already getting cooler. The changes in weather during winter can affect our health. It’s important to know these effects so we ...
High salt intake is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified salt as a key dietary component in need of reducing to fight mortality from disease. Mo...
According to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, an estimated 1.3 million Americans have Lewy body dementia. It is currently the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer’s disease. ...
Prediabetes is a condition where a person is at a high risk of developing diabetes. In 2015, there were 81.4 million people in the U.S. who had prediabetes, according to statistics from the American D...
Research is ongoing into Alzheimer’s detection. This is important because early detection leads to early intervention. This intervention can mitigate the damage the disorder does to the brain, thus en...
Smoking and its effects on lung health receive much attention and for good reason. Smoking is very harmful to the lungs. The harm smoking does to heart health has less attention drawn to it. Cardiovas...
Good nutrition is important for the body in general. It can help the body function better and can reduce the chances of developing issues down the line. But it’s also nice to know that good food can g...
With advances in medical technology, there is an increasing number of new ways to treat diseases. One such way that has been gaining traction in recent years is phototherapy. Using light as a healing ...
Millions of people report having sinus problems each year. While there are many causes for sinus issues, changes in the weather can aggravate them. Below are some ways to help alleviate sinus issues s...
Our bodies can communicate much about our internal health. It can provide health information through our hair, nails, eyes, and skin. When we get older, we can also start developing issues with our ho...