Body

Thyroid disease affects an estimated 27 million Americans, but only 14 million of those cases ever end up being diagnosed. This is because the thyroid hormone interacts with so many different parts of your body that the symptoms of an imbalance can be widespread and seemingly unrelated, making it difficult to pinpoint the cause of your problems.

When you’re in the middle of an eczema breakout, the most frustrating part is not knowing the reason the breakout occurred. While you probably know that you need to avoid certain allergy triggers that cause your eczema to worsen, there are four things that can lead to an eczema outbreak that you might not expect. By learning to avoid these triggers, you can help clear up your eczema and keep your skin clearer.

A good night’s sleep is what we all need to wake up rejuvenated in the morning, ready to take on the world. Without the necessary rest it is a battle to get through the day, maybe even painful. But did you know that the benefits of good sleep go beyond our wakefulness and play a role in our overall health?

We’ve all been nagged at by our parents to eat our fruits and vegetables. And we’ve all heard the saying that “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Fruits and vegetables even make up the largest arc in many countries’ official Food Guides, with recommended daily servings of 7-10 for individuals aged 19-50.

For many of us, the only time you really think about what’s inside your mouth is when you’re standing in the buffet line, salivating as you pray nobody takes all the macaroni before we get there. Or occasionally early in the morning, when you need to quickly rectify whatever’s inside your mouth making that smell float outside…

For many, a fun day at the beach includes using the cheapest sunscreen they can find, and then spending six hours outside without applying. Fortunately, if you start a search online, you can learn how to stay safe while using spray sunscreens. Aerosol sunscreens have been growing in popularity because of their simplicity and ease […]

When something is wrong with our health, it usually doesn’t go into full-swing all of a sudden. Our body typically gives us warning signs well in advance of an issue becoming critical.

Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi and is usually spread by ticks. However, it’s important to note that not all ticks carry the disease. Ixodes ticks are the most common kind to carry Lyme, but black-legged ticks also spread it on the West Coast.

Could I be expectant? How do I know without taking a test? These are common questions that most women must ask themselves at some point in their lives. Generally, there are certain symptoms of early pregnancy, which start as soon as you miss your monthly period. These are often warning signs, which will prove whether you are pregnant of not.

There is a reason colon cancer is sometimes called “the silent killer.” Not only is it the third most common type of cancer (skin cancers excepting) in the United States today, but given the variance in the symptoms of colon cancer, it can readily masquerade as something other than what it truly is.