As the weather gets warmer, many people begin to suffer from allergies. The trees around you are the culprits of the excess pollen in the air causing sneezing, watery eyes and runny noses. Allergy season can be annoying and frustrating, but there are a few tricks to make your allergies less of a burden. Click here to read more »
Women are built differently than men. Thus, women are susceptible to different types of health concerns and disorders that they should be alert about. Women tend to live longer than men statistically, however, women tend to neglect their health more. Focused on their homes and families, they will often overlook key signs that they are experiencing health issues.
So, what are the top five health issues that women should be concerned about? Click here to read more »
Influenza, or more commonly known as “the Flu”, is a respiratory infection that affects the throat, nose and lungs. It is caused by a virus that is highly contagious and is more common in the fall and winter. It is usually spread in close quarters, such as school classrooms, when droplets are inhaled from an infected host, usually through coughing or sneezing.
In a time where nightly news programs feature stories of crime and poverty, the trend toward generosity – to both acquaintances and strangers – is a bright light for many people. These acts of kindness often become hits on the internet and social media as people post photos and share their stories.
The holidays are a challenging time to stay healthy. Overeating, drinking, and even overspending can result in weight gain and problems with health issues, or anxiety and depression, when all those bills come due. But there are ways to stay healthy while enjoying ourselves.
Now that school has started again for the kids and our workload is likely to be picking up during the fall months, being alert, energetic and thinking clearly is more important than ever. Research is increasingly showing a correlation between a healthy diet and good mental health. The following information discusses how your diet affects overall mental health, possible foods that have a direct influence on mental functioning, and how to follow the healthiest diet possible for both physical and mental health.
The fall season is considered as one of the most problematic for those that suffer from seasonal allergies.
You hear about cancer nearly every day — on TV, in social media, maybe you even have a personal connection to this horrible disease. It has impacted everyone in one way or another. But, did you know there is another disease responsible for taking more lives each year than all types of cancer combined? Heart disease is the No. 1 killer in America.
Pregnancy is an overwhelming and exciting. New moms want to ensure the best for their children, but may not know how to do so.
One way to ensure the health of a child is to maintain a balanced diet. Yet, some women have little idea of how to eat healthy, especially in this age of processed, fast foods. To help those with child, or planning to be pregnant some day, here are 7 tips on foods to eat, or not, while pregnant.
