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Diagnosing and Treating Breast Pain
Breast pain is not uncommon, but when it occurs it can be worrisome. Pain can be experienced in one breast or both breasts, in one part of the breast …
HealthHyperthyroidism, Overactive Thyroid, & Graves' Disease
Hyperthyroidism occurs when your thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone. It is sometimes also referred to as an "overactive” thyroid or, by …
HealthHow Yoga Can Be Used to Relieve Back Pain
Have you tried everything that conventional medicine has to offer for your spinal problem but are still hurting—and as such are looking for an …
HealthRecipes and Nutrition Advice for Managing Diabetes
Because certain foods, such as carbohydrates, directly impact your blood sugars, your diet is one of the most important factors in managing diabetes. …
NutritionGood and Bad Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates have been given a bad rap for too long. They are on the taboo lists of most fad diets today. Carbs are the main energy source for the …
HealthDoes My Friend or Loved One Have an Eating Disorder?
Because eating disorder symptoms are often aligned with cultural norms, it may be hard to distinguish whether a friend or loved one has an eating …
What Are Autoimmune Diseases?
Your immune system is on duty, protecting you 24-hours per day, every day of your life. Always on alert, the molecules and cells of your immune …
How Many Calories Do You Burn Running a 5K?
Do you know how many calories you burn running a 5K? You should. Many exercisers use the races to burn off Thanksgiving Day calories or to balance …
FitnessSleep Apnea: What Are the Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments?
Sleep apnea is a common condition that affects millions of Americans. The chronic breathing disorder in which one repeatedly stops breathing during …
HealthHow to Try an Allergy Elimination Diet
If you suffer from chronic diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, or gassiness, an elimination diet may help you determine if your symptoms are …
HealthScientists Discover Antibody Able to Kill Nearly All HIV Strains
Faced with obstacles in the development of a traditional HIV vaccine, scientists have placed greater focus in recent years on identifying …
AntibodiesPTSD and Borderline Personality Disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and borderline personality disorder (BPD) commonly occur together. It has been found that many individuals with …
Psychology5 Ways You May Be Triggering Your Sciatica
Wallets, Cell Phones and Credit Cards in Your Back Pocket<p>Wallet and Cell Phone Sciatica<p>Sitting, especially for prolonged periods of time, with your …
PainHow to Start Losing Weight
Do you want to start losing weight today? Have you resolved to lose weight in the New Year? You're not alone. Weight loss is one of the most popular …
Healthy Eating6 Things You Should Probably Never Tell Your Children About Pregnancy
Pregnancy for Kids<p>Talking about pregnancy was something that used to never be done in polite company. Women got pregnant and as soon as they could no …
PregnancyThe Power of Music Therapy for Alzheimer's Disease
Do you have a loved one with Alzheimer's or another kind of dementia? If so, you may be interested to know that music might be able to connect you …
DementiaWhat Does Your Favorite Season Say About Your Personality?
Does a particular season of the year appeal to you more than others? Some people love the long, warm days of summer while others revel in the …
Personality8 Reasons You Have a Runny Nose
Does every season seem to be the season for a runny nose? That is because there are 8 common reasons you can have <i>rhinorrhea</i> (runny nose), and not all …
HealthWhat are Your Emergency Contraception Options?
Emergency contraception (also known as EC for short) is a birth control option that you can use to reduce your risk of getting pregnant after having …
PregnancyCan a Change In the Weather Make You Sick?
It seems like every time the weather changes significantly—specifically from warm to cold—suddenly a lot of people get sick. Many people blame the …
WeatherEverything You Need to Know About Medicare
Medicare is a federal program that provides health care to senior citizens and people with qualifying disabilities. Legal U.S. residents who meet age …
HealthProlonged Sitting Wreaks Havoc On Your Body
We’re all guilty of sitting still for too many hours in a day. As televisions and computer screens attract us like moths to a flame, we’ve slowly …
ExerciseThe Causes of Heartburn in Women
When all things are equal, such as lifestyle habits and diets, woman do not appear to suffer from heartburn more frequently than men. The difference …
HealthWhen It Comes to Happiness, It's Contagious
Usually when we're talking about something being contagious, it's a warning about germs. You don't want to pick up this season's flu or the hacking …
HappinessWhat Makes Extra Virgin Olive Oil So Healthy?
With headlines like “fat is back” appearing so regularly in the news, it is perhaps wise to remember that healthy fats, such as the monounsaturated …
HealthUnderstanding Prediabetes
Prediabetes is a major warning sign. It means that your blood sugars are high, but not high enough yet to be diagnosed with diabetes.<p>Hearing that …
HealthIs My Headache a Migraine or Something Else?
Experiencing a migraine attack can be scary, even bizarre, and this makes sense because a migraine is more than a drumming headache; it is often …
HeadachesHypertension and High Blood Pressure
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is one of the most common medical problems. Unfortunately, hypertension often goes undiagnosed. Worse, when it …
HealthCold and Flu Articles - Symptoms, Treatment, and More
The words "cold" and "flu" are sometimes used interchangeably when they're actually quite different. Both illnesses can leave you feeling pretty …
HealthQuick Bodyweight Workout
It's an undeniable fact that we live extremely busy lives these days, and it can be difficult to find time for a workout. On top of that, gym …
Exercise