Health

Starting a new diet can be very difficult, especially if you want to get the whole family on the program. You'll be curious... I find some people start a low-carb diet and have two meals a day to improve their health and lose weight. One for myself and one for my family. Instead of going through...

It may take weeks or even months of rest and treatment to heal a shin splint. Shin (tibia) pain can be an excruciatingly untreated problem for many athletes, especially runners, dancers, and even those undergoing military training. Bone tissue is often overworked and swollen due to increased activity and constant use. During physical activity,...

Relapse is a major factor in recovery from an eating disorder and can happen to anyone. Recognizing that recovery is slow can be very difficult. Falling back into an eating disorder can be gradual and before you know it, you'll be back in the same eating disorder struggle as before. This post features his five...

1. The best way to catch a cold or flu is through direct contact. If you know someone who is sick, avoid direct contact with them. B. Touch him or kiss him. 2. Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue and throw it in the trash immediately. If you don't have a tissue handy,...

Staying fit can be challenging at times, but it can motivate you to start a productive fitness program in the first place. Coming home after a long day at work, you'll want to sit down and put your feet up. But sometimes, at the end of the day, you have to get through a...

A good day usually begins and ends with a deep, refreshing, and energizing sleep. Not only is it exhausting, but it can also be very frustrating. Especially when you're watching the hours tick by in search of some quality to close your eyes... But even the most regular sleepers among us hit a roadblock...

Despite their distribution, tomatoes were not considered poisonous in the United States (US) until 200 years ago. This may be because the plant belongs to the nightshade family, which is deadly. Tomatoes are now the fourth most important crunchy market vegetable after potatoes, lettuce, and onions. This article discusses tomatoes' revolutionary medicinal properties, healthful substances,...

Ringworm can be stubbornly treated, especially if it affects the toenails, fingernails, and scalp. It is caused by fungi (microorganisms) known as dermatophytes. They thrive in warm, humid environments. Ringworm is very itchy and can even affect self-esteem, especially in severe cases. I don't like ringworm. I put it on my scalp several times...

All cholesterol in the body isn't as bad as you think. There are two types of cholesterol. HDL or high-density lipoprotein and LDL or low-density lipoprotein. HDL is a great way to protect your body and keep cholesterol in your bloodstream low. LDL, on the other hand, is something that needs to be monitored and...

A pulse oximeter is a medical device that measures the oxygen saturation of a patient's blood. Using a pulse oximeter is non-invasive, convenient, and very easy. This means that it can be used by anyone, not just in the medical field. For this reason, pulse oximeters are now widely used at home. Many people...