Conditions

If you’re diabetic, you have a lot of different health concerns to think about. You have to monitor your blood sugar levels carefully, take your medications as prescribed, and keep your overall health in mind. But here’s something you probably aren’t thinking about much: your vision.

Arthritis has many forms. However, the symptoms remain largely the same. It’s the leading cause of disability among adults in the U.S., affecting roughly 54 million adults and 300,000 babies and children. Thankfully, a healthy combination of anti-inflammatory-rich foods and supplements help control inflammation and ease even the most debilitating symptoms of arthritis. So, we’re going to look at the most beneficial, anti-inflammatory rich food money can buy.

Influenza and the common cold are both viral respiratory illnesses. Most cases of both the flu and the common cold are self-limiting. Unfortunately, both viral illnesses are responsible for a significant number of missed school and workdays, which speaks to their economic impact.

Having an allergy to anything, whether it’s pollen or peanuts, can be a real drag. Enduring runny noses and itchy eyes during the spring and summer months, or needing to be constantly mindful of what you eat isn’t exactly fun. Still, it could be worse; you could be allergic to something that’s inconvenient, unavoidable, and necessary to live.

At its core, low self esteem is a biased viewpoint that we hold against ourselves. It’s a little voice that tells us we are not as good as the people around us. There are a few ways that you can combat low self esteem in your daily life. Take a look at this list, and see if you can incorporate some of these helpful strategies into your everyday routine.

Oral health is about so much more than vanity. No mouth is an island. It’s part of an interconnected biological system. Good oral health protects against cavities, sure. But a comprehensive oral health strategy can also protect you from heart disease, diabetes, and even dementia.

Since autism is so misunderstood, we’re here today to clarify some common misconceptions which should set you on the road to being a better and more understanding person when conversing with a person affected by autism.

Most of us are guilty of not always treating our body like the temple it is. Sadly, a lot of the best things in life aren’t good for us in large amounts and alcohol is no different. While the short-term affects of relaxation, euphoria, and lowered inhibitions might sound fun, the long-term affects of heavy alcohol use are quite damaging and could significantly shorten your lifespan.

Today, we explore some of the deadliest plagues and pandemics of all time. The grim details are shocking, the death tolls are near incomprehensible, and the threat is far from over. Doctors continue to stave off potential threats to this day.

Type 1 diabetes does not yet have a discoverable cause, but Type 2 is known to be caused by a lack of exercise and poor diet. Prediabetes is the body’s state before a full diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes is confirmed, but there are ways to prevent it from occurring. Read on!