Inflammation and Its Effects on Health
Inflammation is a symptom of your body’s biological reaction to remove the cause of any harm. The body recognized damaged cells, irritants and pathogens, and starts the healing process, which in turn often creates swelling, or inflammation. However, as with most things where the body…
How Cranberry Extract Can Alleviate Symptoms of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
According to the Mayo Clinic, women are more prone to urinary tract infections (UTIs). The most common symptoms are as follows: A strong, persistent urge to urinate A burning sensation when urinating Passing frequent, small amounts of urine Urine that appears cloudy Urine that appears…
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) and Aging
None of us can stop getting older. When we are young, being old seems a literal lifetime away and it is not something we dwell on too much. For sure many of us now pay greater attention to our health and wellbeing, but that is…
How to Lose Weight Without Dieting
Stop thinking about the pounds exercise is helping you lose,” says exercise physiologist Tom Holland, C.S.C.S., “and think about what you’re gaining by exercising. The benefits of exercise go far beyond a simple number on the scale—and even beyond what you can see in the…
Dr. Pimple Popper Warns Everyone
There are some pimples featured on that, tbh, look like they could easily be popped at home (it’s definitely not recommended, of course, but you know you’ve still done it). But her latest pimple is not in that category. In her newest Instagram video, dermatologist…
12 Treadmill Workouts Perfect For Every Type Of Exerciser
Let’s be real, sometimes running on the treadmill can get real bor-ing. But the best thing about taking your miles to the tread is that you have plenty—and I mean endless—ways to switch it up. Vary the speed and incline, go for an active recovery…
The Urinary Tract & How It Works
The urinary tract is the body’s drainage system for removing urine, which is composed of wastes and extra fluid. In order for normal urination to occur, all body parts in the urinary tract need to work together in the correct order. Kidneys. The are two…
Bladder Control Medicines
Medicines for bladder control generally work by blocking signals that may cause muscle spasms in the bladder. A group of drugs called antispasmodics are usually the first drugs your doctor will consider for treating bladder control problems. Another group of medicines, called tricyclic antidepressants, may…
Food and Your Bones — Osteoporosis Nutrition Guidelines
The food that you eat can affect your bones. Learning about the foods that are rich in calcium, vitamin D and other nutrients that are important for your bone health and overall health will help you make healthier food choices every day. Use the chart…
Provide Natural Support for Bone and Joint Health
With today’s busy lifestyle, many of us don’t think much about bone and joint health unless we experience an injury or the signs of degeneration, where pain is often an indicator. As prevention, postmenopausal women or men over age 50 might take a calcium supplement or…
Get mental stimulation
Research shows that using your muscles also helps your mind. Animals who exercise regularly increase the number of tiny blood vessels that bring oxygen-rich blood to the region of the brain that is responsible for thought. Exercise also spurs the development of new nerve cells…
Stay Mentally and Socially Active
Mentally challenging activities, such as learning a new skill, adopting a new hobby or engaging in formal education, may have short and long-term benefits for your brain. To keep your mind active, it is important to participate in activities that expose your mind to new…
