Mushrooms aren’t exactly the most popular vegetable around. Actually, they’re not a vegetable at all. They’re classified as fungi and behind their acquired, earthy taste lies a host of health and wellness benefits. If mushrooms aren’t really your thing, you might want to reconsider because they’re packed with vitamins and minerals that will improve your overall health.
It’s tough to stick to your resolutions, especially when life gets in the way. But if you’re hoping to keep your goals in mind and build new habits, failure isn’t your only option. If you choose the right resolutions, you can see success.
Every year, new products promise to be the ultimate solution to your beauty or health woes. And this time, the magic bullet is collagen – specifically, collagen drinks.
Growing older comes with less responsibility, the potential for retirement, and, if you’re lucky, grandkids. Though health-related complications sure do seem to enter the forefront of your life as you age. Today, we’re going to look at cataracts, a common condition facing seniors, and what you can do to protect your vision as you age.
Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin disease. Characterized by circular, red patches covered with silvery scales, it can most commonly be found on the scalp, outside of the elbow and knee joints, lower back, buttocks, and genitals. While no one knows exactly what causes psoriasis, multiple risk factors — such as genetics, viral and bacterial infections, stress, obesity, and smoking — contribute to its development. In addition to excessive alcohol consumption, skin injury, cold/dry weather, and certain medications, some of the risk factors listed above trigger psoriasis flare-ups.
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurological disorder characterized by the death of brain cells. The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that 5.8 million Americans are living with the disease. 5.6 million are over the age of 65, while approximately 200,000 have early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, every 65 seconds an American develops Alzheimer’s disease.