Health

Our taste for salt is not simply something we are born with – the same goes for our craving for sugar, tobacco and ... – it’s a learned habit that’s well worth retraining. While a sprinkling of salt is essential to our health, most of us consume far ...

Our taste for salt is not simply something we are ...

It can be a challenge for parents to tell the difference between kids’ normal self-image concerns and warning signs of an eating disorder. While many kids and teens—girls in particular—are self-conscious, compare themselves with others, talk about di...

It can be a challenge for parents to tell the diff...

- Never wear contact lenses when you sleep - not even during a nap. - Always have a backup pair of eye glasses with your current prescription. - Keep your eyes safe. Take time to care for your contact lenses. Here are some tips for keeping your eyes ...

- Never wear contact lenses when you sleep - not e...

What is Dehydration? Dehydration is a condition that occurs when someone loses more fluids than he or she takes in. Dehydration isn't as serious a problem for teens as it can be for babies or young children. But if you ignore your thirst, dehydration...

What is Dehydration? Dehydration is a condition th...

Capsaicin, the active ingredient in chili peppers, generally is viewed as an irritant that produces a burning sensation when applied to a sensitive area of the body, such as the cornea. Paradoxically, the same compound also may reduce pain. Capsaicin...

Capsaicin, the active ingredient in chili peppers,...

Reflexology is an increasingly popular, holistic healing technique which encompasses mind, body and spirit. These feet were made for the art of reflexology they also hold the key to good health and a balanced mind. We don't often think about them; we...

Reflexology is an increasingly popular, holistic h...

Be Active and Play, 60 Minutes Every Day! Youth gain physical and mental health benefits when they participate in regular physical activity. Schools, families, and communities can help youth be physically active and stay active throughout their lives...

Be Active and Play, 60 Minutes Every Day! Youth ga...

5 Natural Ways To Prevent Depression Most people have experienced depression. However, if these feelings become more severe or are prolonged-progressing to fatigue, withdrawal from social activities, lack of interest in ordinary pleasures, hopelessne...

5 Natural Ways To Prevent Depression Most people h...

Avoiding Infleunza A or H1N1 Virus Prevention is better than cure. While the influenza A or H1N1 virus spread worldwide, take these simple yet important tips to prevent the famous pandemic flu. 1. Wash your hands often especially after coughing and ...

Avoiding Infleunza A or H1N1 Virus Prevention is ...

Spring health With winter over, you still have to protect you and your family against colds, flu, allergies and sunburn Josephine Lim Spring’s finally here, which means no more freezing cold weather and having to bundle up all the time. But, just bec...

Spring health With winter over, you still have to ...

Lack of Vitamin D Doubles Use of Narcotic Pain Medicine Submitted by Kathleen Blanchard A new study from Mayo Clinic suggests that narcotic pain medicine use can be cut in half in chronic pain sufferers by checking for adequate levels of vitamin D. C...

Lack of Vitamin D Doubles Use of Narcotic Pain Med...

31 Back Pain Tips Your Doctor Didn't Mention Well, maybe you have a spectacular doctor who has all the time in the world to tell you how to care for your back. But just in case, we thought we’d compile a list of the most helpful tips that we’ve heard...

31 Back Pain Tips Your Doctor Didn't Mention Well,...

Appendicitis The appendix is a small, tube-like structure attached to the first part of the large intestine, also called the colon. The appendix is located in the lower right portion of the abdomen. It has no known function. Removal of the appendix a...

Appendicitis The appendix is a small, tube-like st...

Beat Your Eczema Skin Condition Now & Reclaim Your Life by Sylvia Johnstone Are you a sufferer of Eczema? If so it may surprise you to know that you can gain considerable relief from it just by a few changes to your everyday lifestyle. I've laid out ...

Beat Your Eczema Skin Condition Now & Reclaim Your...

Save Your Smile Your Health Depends On It! Gretchen Malik Believe it not, more than 400 species of bacteria are creeping around in your mouth right now. These organisms have a field day in your teeth and can cause serious problems. Approximately 75...

Save Your Smile Your Health Depends On It! Gretche...

A Good Night's Sleep Do you watch the clock till the late hours in night as sleep eludes you? Do you suffer from fatigue and have trouble staying awake, alert, and energetic during the day? Or, on the contrary, do you suffer from having to sleep long...

A Good Night's Sleep Do you watch the clock till t...

Recommendations for Management of Diabetes During Ramadan These provisional recommendations await well-designed research aimed specifically at seeing whether fasting is beneficial or harmful to patients with type 1 diabetes.

Recommendations for Management of Diabetes During ...

Blood Donor Ever hesitated about participating in a Blood Drive? Here’s a true short story that might make it easier for you... Many years ago, when I worked as a volunteer at Stanford Hospital, I got to know a little girl named Liz, who was sufferin...

Blood Donor Ever hesitated about participating in ...

Physically Active Smokers More Likely To Kick The Habit Physically active smokers might have greater success quitting smoking than those who are more sedentary, according to a new study from the University of Toronto in Canada....

Physically Active Smokers More Likely To Kick The ...

Antibiotics are not Always Good for What Ails You...

Antibiotics are not Always Good for What Ails You....

Protect Your Family From Invisible Household Poison

Protect Your Family From Invisible Household Poiso...