Author Archives: Bea Francisco

What Are The Symptoms of Different Types of Dementia?

Contrary to what many people think, dementia is not a disease per se. It is an umbrella medical term used to describe several conditions and related symptoms associated with a decline in cognitive skills. Dementia symptoms are the result of medical conditions that are usually brought about by physical changes in the brain. The symptoms […]

What Causes Male Infertility?

Many people, to this day, still believe that infertility and reproduction issues almost always relate to the woman, although this isn’t the case. Up to 40 percent of infertility cases are diagnosed in men all over the world. Male infertility is caused due to deficiencies in the semen, which can be related to quality, or […]

What You Need to Know About Energy Drinks

So-called ‘energy drinks’ are very popular, due largely to very successful marketing campaigns by their advertising agencies. These products are heavily promoted at sporting venues and events. They have taken up much of the slack left by bans on alcohol and cigarette advertising. Through clever and emotive advertising many consumers have been led to believe […]

How to Improve Your Immunity to Fight Off Diseases

1. Get a flu vaccination An annual flu vaccination can reduce your risk of infection by 40 to 60 percent. It can take up to two weeks for the flu vaccine to be effective. The vaccine works by stimulating your immune system to create antibodies, which can help protect against an infection. There are different […]

Do You Need to Improve Your Digestion?

When you ate breakfast or lunch today, how did your stomach feel afterwards? Would you consider yourself to be someone with a strong stomach? Are you prone to stomach aches and heartburn? If any of these questions seem familiar to you, or you’ve experienced them on some level, then you probably have some digestion issues. […]

5 Cancer Tests for Women

After heart disease, cancer is the next leading cause of death among women in the United States. That’s why it’s so important that you discuss the various screening methods with your doctor. Your medical professional will be able to advise which tests are relevant for your risk profile, which includes age, race, weight and many […]