You go to work every day. You know the ins and outs of the office and you feel comfortable in your work space. What you may not have known is that some of the places in your office, some of the objects that you touch...
Everyday you go onto your computer and search for various things on the internet. To search for these things you go to many websites that end in .com or .org or .net – but did you know that soon you will be able to visit...
Everyone enjoys saving money, but what if saving money was putting your health at risk? Recently, more and more prescriptions are being filled but not picked up at the pharmacy. In Europe, the government has imposed that major pharmacies introduce cuts in drug prices to...
Chances are that if you were to ask people “what is positive stress?” you would get only a bewildered look as a response. After all, we have always been taught that stress is bad for our health and that we should avoid it whenever possible. Even...
Diabetes is a very dangerous illness that affects millions of people all over the world. While it can even be life threatening, the truth is that diabetes can be treated. People that suffer from it can still live happy and fulfilling lives. However, this is usually...
Have a stuffy nose? A sore throat? Sneezing a lot? Most people dismiss anything ‘under the weather’ as having a cold that will go away in just a few days. A few bowls of hot soup will make everything better, right? Well, not always. In fact, there are plenty...
Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in our bodies. It’s used to build cell membranes and, to a lesser extent, create certain hormones. It is essential to our health, but having high levels of cholesterol is very bad and can lead to severe medical problems....
Studies have shown that laughter is capable of relieving pain, bringing happiness, and can even help strengthen your immune system. Laughter has more positive effects than anyone would think of, so why not let loose and laugh? For example, laughter reduces the level of certain stress...
Hay fever is also known as allergic rhinitis. It is a common condition with symptoms similar to a cold. For many people that suffer from hay fever, it may be hard to tell if symptoms are caused by the common cold or allergic rhinitis. What are...
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that is found in your body’s cells. It’s necessary to produce hormones, Vitamin D, and other substances that help you digest food. Your body already produces the adequate amount enough cholesterol to function, but cholesterol is also found in the...
Childhood obesity in America is reaching pandemic levels. Children and adolescents are becoming more and more obese, and parents need to get their children more active. According to the Mayo Clinic, childhood obesity is a condition when a child is well above the normal weight for...
A repetitive stress injury (RSI) is an injury that occurs when too much stress is placed on a part of the body. This result is inflammation, muscle strain, and/or tissue damage. What is a Repetitive Stress Injury? Repetitive stress injuries are caused by repeated stress to parts...
