No matter what type of cheese you eat (cheese in a can and cheese whiz don't count) you are doing your body good. Cheese doesn't get enough credit for it's health benefits which include things like cancer prevention, bone strengthening, and cavity fighting - but...
The longest adult health study conducted in the United States shows that obesity is a more worrisome threat to people’s health than smoking. It was discovered in this study that obesity causes equal or more disease than tobacco. It also shortens the same or more...
A commonly used herbal supplement, Ginkgo biloba, is meant to ward off dementia and improve one’s memory, but has no effect on the elderly. A recent study done by the Ginkgo Evaluation of Memory showed that Ginkgo biloba does not prevent cognitive decline for the...
Carpel Tunnel Syndrome is the most common nerve compression disorder of the upper extremity. It is a potentially devastating disorder. It affects a wide range of the population. People who work or participate in recreational activities which require a great deal of use of your...
According to the International Diabetes foundation, By 2025, about 380 million people worldwide will be affected by Type 2 diabetes. It is suggested that some day, people who are at greater risk for diabetes may be told to consume more tea and coffee on a...
In the holiday season, alcohol is a common beverage, and a hangover is a common problem. Recent studies show that drinking lighter colored alcoholic beverages rather than darker alcoholic beverages lessens your hangover symptoms. The study conducted to obtain this information included 95 healthy adults, men...
There are many misunderstood facts about colds. Many myths that we hear all the time and believe to be true. Here are 5 common cold myths. 1. Don’t Drink Milk – Many people think that drinking milk affects and builds up ones mucus during a...
Fatal Familial Insomnia (FFI) is a very rare condition that affects the brain causing the complete loss of sleep, and eventually death. The condition is caused by a gene mutation that can be passed down to the children of those that suffer from FFI. However,...
Cinnamon is most often used in baking, or as a garnish on fancy desserts, or as an indulgence on cereal or porridge. But one wouldn’t guess that cinnamon can solve your stomach aches or cure a cold, or various other things. Cinnamon is much healthier...
Anarchic Hand, also known as Alien Hand Syndrome or Dr. Strangelove Syndrome, is when a person’s hand doesn’t obey its owner. One hand takes a mind of its own. The person has total feeling in his hand, but is unable to control its movements and...
Most people that work in an office most of the day know that feeling of extreme fatigue that normally happens in the middle of the day. It's frustrating because when you're tired all you want to do is just lie down and take a nap....
The Christmas season is famous for it's many parties, drinks, and belt-loosening dinners. Here are some ways that you can stay healthy and energized over the winter break. Hydrogenated Fat - One way to avoid weight gain is to stay away from foods made with hydrogenated...
