The diagnosis of asthma could mean more to you than just putting a name on the inflammatory process occurring in your lungs. As medical science delves deeper into the connection between mind and body, intriguing research is uncovering the connection between asthma and your emotional health. Current treatments for asthma are largely focused on symptomatic [...]

A diet may be a fad diet or a healthy diet. People often start a fad diet for fast weight loss. They do not realize that quick weight loss and a fad diet is not the answer for their weight problem. They may lose weight initially but that may not be permanent. The fad diets [...]

One of the most important things that will help you live a healthy life is having a balanced diet. A healthy diet will help the body on the inside and will show on the outside. As children, our eating habits are heavily influenced by our parents who try to find a happy medium between letting [...]

A day long event was held last Thursday at the Life Center at the Lycoming Mall to recognize American Heart Month. Free health screenings were provided throughout the day on detecting abdominal aortic aneurysms, high blood pressure, heart rate and oxygen levels, breathing tests, stroke screening, total cholesterol and glucose, weight and BMI, and vision [...]

Antioxidants have been in the spotlight recently – as a way to prevent damage to cells and, possibly, reduce the risk of cancer. But studies looking at antioxidants for cancer prevention have been inconsistent. Now, new research from Jefferson’s Medical College Kimmel Cancer center adds further support to the idea that antioxidants can prevent and [...]

As allergy season approaches, people start reaching for their trusty box of tissues – and their antihistamines. Unfortunately, some antihistamines you buy at the drugstore make you feel groggy and give you a dry mouth. What if you could get allergy relief by sipping tea? Not just any tea – rooibos tea, the red tea [...]

First comes the sneezing, then the runny nose and itching. These inconveniences will keep you awake the whole night. The most unfortunate part is when the bed,  your restful sanctuary, becomes a haven for most allegens too. Dust, dust mites and pollen cause hay fever, itchiness and other types of allergy. If you are like [...]

Direct Life and Pension Services (DLPS) has now teamed up with PruProtect. PruProtects advisors now have access to the LifeQuote Protection Portal allowing them to compare the various pricing options available across all variations of PruProtects serious illness insurance policy. PruProtect offer a wide range of products, using the LifeQuote Protection Portal advisors will have [...]

Intraperitoneal Hyperthermic Chemotherapy (IPHC) with Mitomycin C after Cytoreductive Surgery for Patients with Peritoneal Carcinomatosis – a long, technical term for modern medicine in the fight against cancer. I had the rare opportunity to speak with Dr. Perry Shen of Wake Forest University. As I listened, he explained how this groundbreaking treatment is extending the [...]

What is a “healthy lifestyle” youth  Reports> Fitness> What is “healthy lifestyle” youth  1.1. The definition of “health” rights, its components and prerequisites  Modern conceptions of world science on the phenomenon of human health based on a new sense of urgency the problem of human survival in general.  At the end of the twentieth century [...]

One of the most difficult aspects of dealing with allergies is to discover what triggers them. Some allergies are seasonal – i.e. the allergies are caused by weed pollens, grass, flowers, etc – while others can appear at any time of the year. Symptoms of Allergic Reactions The symptoms of allergic reactions vary a lot [...]

If you are interested in losing weight, choosing a healthy diet plan is important. You will need to choose low calorie, nutrient rich options. Considering changing your diet can be daunting, but with a little knowledge, you’ll be on your way to healthy eating in no time at all! When choosing a diet plan, you’ll [...]

Acne is the commonly occurring skin disease suffered by all age groups. It is also termed as acne vulgaris. It is characterized according to the area of the skin. Acne affects the skin with the densest population of sebaceous follicles. It is mostly visible on the face, upper part of chest, and back. Acne can [...]

Low calorie snack – count your calories to get weight loss in long though, though it won’t give you instant weight loss. 50 Calories or Less diet snack Occasionally you feel a hunger pang and need to “taste” something to let it pass. You need not pander yourself much to get over it. You may [...]

When the seasons change people tend to get hit with some kind of illness, and it spreads fast through the community. These are difficult to escape, but there are some preventative measures that you can take to decrease your likelihood of contracting a contagious illness. The colder weather gives ample opportunities to catch the cold [...]

Each and every year, people have any number of illnesses. Chances are that one out of every three people in the world have been sick. Its just something that people must deal with. It is not the end of the world when a person is sick, but there are a number of things that they [...]

Creating a nutritionally healthy home is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure the health of your child. To start, make smart food choices, and help your child develop a positive relationship with healthy food. Your children will learn their food smarts from your example. Here are the best 10 tips [...]

Acne can be remedied through diet, with foods rich in zinc, vitamins C, A and B6, like seafood, lean meat, poultry, yogurt and whole grains.  Acne can also be treated with topical keratolytic acids, benzoyl peroxide, topical antibiotic treatments, and retinoids. Acne as Everybody’s Problem, and the Causes of Acne Especially in our age of [...]

I was sitting on the patio the other day. It was a nice cool Florida morning that you get on the east coast before summer sets in for good. While Sampson the Chihuahua busily chased a variety of bugs and lizards’ around reminding them that they were a little late in vacating the premises from [...]

Gaurav Sharma, 35, recently shifted to his new home along with his parents, wife and son. He thought, things will only be better from now. On consulting his doctor for his frequent headaches, Gaurav was diagnosed with Brain tumor. Since Gaurav’s tumor was detected in earlier stage, he could be treated… but his company though [...]

Eating with food allergies is a challenge whether you’re an adult or a child – and some adults underestimate the psychological impact food allergies have on children. According to a recent study, children with food allergies are more anxious than other kids and may avoid social events where food is served to avoid feeling “different”. [...]

The pains of menopause are just as bad as that of any other emerging disease; and for your information, menopause itself is not a disease that demands a cure but how to relief the associated symptom is the in thing. Pain is pain and a reliever must be found at all costs. It is unfortunate [...]

When you have asthma, it is harder to have a hobby than people who don’t for the simple reason that you get tired and run out of breath faster. Most people with asthma are too careful that they neglect themselves of most daily activity fearing an asthma attack. But on the contrary, asthma sufferers can [...]

About 10% of the population suffers from asthma with over a 75% [1] increase in the amount of US children affect over the past few decades. It’s very real, and it has also become a very common disease. But what exactly is asthma? And is there an asthma treatment so that someone suffering from this [...]

There are so many tips and tricks about weight loss that may confuse you about which tips are finest and which tricks are really tricks? Let’s have a look to understand why some of these tips and tricks work or don’t work. Recently you may have heard a lot about low carbohydrate diets [...]