Are you plagued by chronic lower back, buttock or leg pain? Chances are it’s radiating from your sciatic nerves, which run from your lower back down to your legs. The symptoms can be frustrating, ranging from numbness to outright pain in the affected areas. When you go to your doctor for treatment, they’re likely to […]
We’ve sung the praises of lemon water in the past, and for good reason – a single lemon can provide 64% of your daily recommended vitamin C intake. Lemons also contain a host of powerful phytochemicals, which in their natural state (as opposed to in supplements) have been proven to be great for promoting long-term health. Lemon […]
RSV stands for respiratory syncytial virus — a common and highly contagious virus that infects the respiratory tract of most children before the age of 2. For some, the virus simply causes a cold. But for others, a RSV infection can lead to serious problems such as bronchiolitis or pneumonia, and it can become life-threatening. RSV […]
According to a study published in The Independent, researchers found that women who avoid sunbathing during the summer are twice as likely to die as those who sunbathe every day. The study followed 30,000 women for over 20 years, and found that the mortality was about double in women who avoided sun exposure, compared to […]
Sugar addiction has become a huge problem in the United States, leading to shocking levels of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and even cancer. The amount of sugary sodas, juices, energy drinks, candy and processed foods that Americans are consuming has helped contribute to illnesses across the map. Five tell-tale signs of a sugar […]
According to the American Cancer Society, ovarian cancer only accounts for about 3% of cancers among women, but it causes more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. While the exact cause of ovarian cancer is still unknown, one of the noted risk factors is diet. The American Cancer Society recommends eating […]
Whether or not we’d like to admit it, air fresheners are a must-need for most households. Especially ones that house pets and children! Things get a little messy and a little smelly every once in a while, and air fresheners are there to help pick up the slack for moms, dads, college students and other […]
Body language and facial expressions can say a lot about what a person is feeling and thinking. If a person is standing near a door with their body angled toward it, they’re most likely feeling anxious and looking for an escape plan. A slight wrinkling of the nose and raising of the upper lip signals […]
Cancer can be a devastating disease that comes out of nowhere. Those diagnosed often notice few symptoms, and they feel fine when they’re blindsided with a diagnosis. Signs and symptoms of cancer can be very small and easy to miss. Recognizing these 10 signs that cancer maybe growing in your body can be vital to […]
Dandruff is a common problem experienced by people of many different ages. I had it when I was younger and my son has it now. It’s normal, but can be very frustrating to deal with. The itching alone is aggravating. Basically, dandruff is dry, dead skin cells that fall off the scalp and get stuck […]
