A woman of any age can get type 2 diabetes, but it is no surprise that it does tend to be more common for older women. If you are of senior age, you might have a higher concern about having diabetes, and experiencing some of the related complications. Take a look at the following information […]
When you’re a person living with IBS, the last thing you want to do is go out and eat something that you know will irritate your stomach. Choosing the right foods is of the utmost importance. If you hope to feel comfortable for the evening, you should know the kinds of foods you should eat. […]
When you’re trying to understand arterial blood pressure, it helps to know some basics about your body. You have a large network of blood vessels in your body. Some lead to the heart from your various organs and tissues. These are called veins. Other blood vessels come away from your heart and take blood rich […]
Have you heard about the colon cleanse scam? Whenever there’s a decent product on the market that helps people, along comes a con man and puts out a substandard product with the clear intent of raking in people’s hard-earned cash. This type of con artist sees only one line – the bottom line – much […]
If it is tough to manage your weight, you are certainly not alone in today’s world. In fact, more than 39 percent of American adults have obesity. Excess weight may lead to heart disease, type 2 diabetes, kidney disease, and other chronic health problems. Setting goals to improve your health may help you lower the chances of developing weight-related health […]
Have you ever stepped off the scale and said, “I can’t gain weight no matter how hard I try?” If that sounds all too familiar, it may be that what you’ve tried to do didn’t work because it was the wrong method for your body. You may have resigned yourself to having a ‘fast’ metabolism […]
There is no person today that is not aware of the word “stress” or the ill effects it has on health, happiness, and peace. Individuals young and old are affected by the results of stress in one way or another. For youth, it may be the stress of obtaining a college degree only to find […]
Before the Industrial Revolution during the 18th and 19th centuries, the human body was naturally adept at eliminating toxins like heavy metals and radiation from the environment and diet. However, along with all of its modern conveniences, industrialization introduced heavy metals into the environment through the air, soil, water, and even food supply. The recent […]
Healthy eating cannot be ignored if you want to become a healthier version of yourself. However, this is not always easy for everyone, especially in today’s world where we are exposed to tons of unhealthy food choices. On that note, here are some simple ways you can train yourself to make wise choices when it […]
If you are just getting started with running, your first goal is probably to run a 5k. A lot of special events and charity runs are 5k, which means you are running a total of 5 kilometers. In miles, this is about 3.1 miles. It isn’t a long-distance, but it can be a challenge for […]