Women undergo many physiological changes during pregnancy. This makes the pregnant women more vulnerable to fluctuations in the blood flow forming blood clots easily, slower physical movement, and compression in veins, or venous thromboembolism. During pregnancy, the blockage in blood flow forms…
A number of official sources and medical practitioners have been saying that reducing the salt intake will make you healthier. This has been accepted as truth for the last decade at least, and many people have adopted this diet plan as their own. While too much salt will definitely not be good for…
The Heart and Stroke Foundation with the support of Desjardins Insurance is proudly offering a useful online tool that allows access to healthy heart choices. It is a simple and digital Heart & Stroke risk assessment to determine your propensity for heart attack and/or stroke. A 30-day free…
Diabetes is a disease that may cause several other medical problems. In order to treat diabetes, you have to take insulin. There are a number of ways to take insulin; you and your physician should discuss the different options available. The following are 5 ways to take insulin: Injections Taking…
When you are ill and all the other drugs have failed, your doctor may give you penicillin. A few shots and even the worst infection will disappear. But what if you don’t feel better? What if you start to have other symptoms shortly after the first dose of penicillin? Then you might be allergic…
An average citizen of the US is supposed to partake of 1,500-1,800 calories in a day. An addition of fat content of 50-60 grams is also required. Opting for a meal that typically has fast-food in it is likely to put a whole lot of calories in the diet. This points towards weight gain. Being…
Cancer is a serious health problem that affects million people. Thanks to research and numerous studies, we have found many ways that can help us fight this disease. You should know that cancer isn’t infectious disease. It occurs because our own cells change DNA and start growing abnormally.…
You can put blame to the fast-paced lifestyle for the sleep disorders. Many a times people compromise their sleep for their work or studies. The outcome of this is that you feel very exhausted and tired in the next morning. Your day begins with fatigue but never ends on an energetic note. You often…
Teachers, parents, and doctors have recommended adding fish to our diets for basic health reasons. Studies now suggest that eating fish reduces the chances of suffering Alzheimer’s. According to the study conducted by researchers at the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago and published…
A blood clot is the leading cause of strokes and heart attacks across the globe. One of the ways of reducing the incidents and deaths that arise from this problem is by dissolving the blood clot and restoring normal blood flow in the affected vessels as quickly and as safely as possible. A new study…
Snoring is a common problem that can happen to anyone especially with people who are overweight. It is a fact that snoring increases as the age of the person increases. Small children also get snoring problems because of a chest infection or tonsil problems in their throats. It does not only create…
Ayurvedic medicine or Ayurveda is an ancient holistic health practice developed in India many thousands of years ago. The premise is that there is a deep connection between mind, body, and spirit. The basic tenet of this form of “complementary and alternative medicine”, as specified in…
Hypothyroidism, also known as underactive thyroid disease or low thyroid, is a disorder of the endocrine system in which the thyroid gland does not make enough of thyroid hormone. Both women and men can be affected. The thyroid gland is located in the front lower part of the neck. The thyroid gland…
Sugared drinks, or liquid candy as it is aptly called, are damaging your children’s health. These drinks, such as regular sodas, have absolutely no nutrients and are very high in calories. There many studies that show a direct link between consumption of soda drinks and obesity in children.…
Alzheimer’s continues to be a deadly disease and there is no cure found for it as yet. As confirmed by the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that affects the brain and there is no treatment that can stop the progression of this disease. However, a new study…
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In studies recently conducted at the Washington University School of Medicine, it was concluded that a pregnant woman's high fat diet can affect future generations. There is also a great possibility that an obese expectant's future generations will suffer from genetic abnormalities. A…
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Almond is considered the king of nuts. Almond is a great food but it is also used in many skin products like lotions and creams. There are many benefits of almonds: According to a study, almonds decrease the risk of heart attack and many other heart diseases due to the presence of flavonoids. It…
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Body Mass Index, or BMI, is a method used to calculate obesity risk. To get a BMI number, an individual inputs their height and weight into a specific calculation. The resulting number is compared to different ranges of categories, for example, a BMI of 20 is considered a normal, healthy weight…
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There are so many people who have a difficult time losing weight and this can be very frustrating. Did you know that running is one of the best ways to lose weight? Here are some tips that can help you to create a running program that works for you. First of all, take the time to get used to…
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Too much belly fat can be really stubborn to get rid of. And if you are looking forward to losing weight and getting a sleek stomach, possibly abs as well, then here are a few proven ways to do so. • Start eating low fat or monounsaturated fatty acids for example nuts, avocado, fish or olive…
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