Body

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?

Like many women, you probably consider your hair to be one of your most important physical features. So, it can be very distressing to realize that you’re suddenly experiencing more hair loss than is considered normal. If you wake up to large amounts of hair on your pillow or notice that your comb has more hair on it than it should, it may be wise to take it seriously as this may indicate some underlying health issue.

The various types of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are collectively called psoriatic disease. These conditions don’t discriminate against gender, race or age. However, they’re typically seen in adults. Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are connected in numerous ways.

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.

The ever-accelerating pace of technological innovation around the world continues to blow our minds. Nowhere is this truer than in the medical field, where things that were never thought possible are suddenly becoming realities!

There are many reasons you might not be in the mood to work out. Sometimes, it might just be a hassle to motivate yourself to get out of bed to go on an early morning jog before you start work or your parenting duties. Other times, you may legitimately be feeling ill and your body seems too weak to move.