Health Articles

Health | By Anna Stenning @ Wednesday, 2nd July 2008 @ 12:46 PM

Bowel cancer, headaches, fatigue, wrinkly skin, spotty skin, bad breath, urinary tract infections and many more ailments are related to dehydration. Of course, these are extremes to it but it certainly leads to this from years of neglect. Many people are not aware of how important it is for one to keep their water intake regular and constant. Studies have shown that people who drink enough water on a daily basis are less likely to suffer from bowel cancer and have a healthier glow to their skin.... more...

Health | By Daniel Millions @ Wednesday, 2nd July 2008 @ 5:40 AM

We all know that nutrition comes from eating the right kinds of foods in the right amounts. Wellness within us comes from knowing about nutrition and implementing it into our lives. However, it is sometimes easier said than done. So, why is it that many people struggle to properly implement nutrition and wellness into their diets? Busy lifestyles are often blamed for poor nutrition and lack of wellness as a whole, but while this may be a valid factor, with the many quick, easy and nutritious mea... more...

Health | By Daniel Millions @ Wednesday, 2nd July 2008 @ 4:56 AM

Most people are aware that to live a healthier life is to make changes in their diets and their lifestyles. Nutritional wellness comes from eating healthier foods, changing the way in which we eat and changing other affecting factors such as smoking, drinking, etc. Nutritional wellness is all about reinforcing healthy eating habits and healthy lifestyle factors. Staying healthy can be partly achieved by eating the right types of foods. There are simple ways in which to boost your nutritio... more...

Health | By MIKE SELVON @ Wednesday, 2nd July 2008 @ 4:21 AM

Whether your drinking alcohol has cost you a job, a relationship, your health or your freedom, an Alcoholics Anonymous session can be extremely helpful. The meetings will help you stay away from alcohol one drink at a time, one day at a time. At the sessions, you'll hear both sad and inspirational stories and you'll learn coping mechanisms. It helps more than you think to air your thoughts and feelings, especially with a group of strangers who won't judge you or hold anyth... more...

Health | By Sherry Harris @ Wednesday, 2nd July 2008 @ 12:18 AM

It's true! You can add years to your life, according to a research study carried out at Yale University. How can this result be achieved? By looking on the bright side of life. Apparently, positive thinking does a lot more than make you feel good. The researchers found that keeping positive and not dwelling on your worries is important to your life-span. So, you have determined that you are a positive person. What else is needed to maintain a healthy and productive life? Below are... more...

Health | By MIKE SELVON @ Tuesday, 1st July 2008 @ 10:46 PM

The latest string of facts to emerge regarding alcoholism is staggering. A National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism study of over 43,000 American adults found that more Americans develop alcoholism each year than any other mental disorder. Over a one year period, nearly 2% became alcoholics in need of alcohol treatment and an additional 1% showed signs of regular binge drinking. The damage is believed to exceed over $180 million annually and contributes to nearly half of all ca... more...

Health | By Amy Nutt @ Tuesday, 1st July 2008 @ 4:57 PM

Saunas can be installed in a person's home, but they are mostly found at health spas, hotels, fitness clubs, and resorts. They also come in several different types in which their differences are defined by how they are heated and not so much how they are made. A sauna that is heated using wood will most likely be designed different or of a different size than another wood heated sauna. Despite their differences, their benefits and their risks are the same. One may find that a sauna i... more...

Health | By Thomas Pretty @ Tuesday, 1st July 2008 @ 2:39 PM

The growth of alternative medicine over the past few decades has been rapid and the number of alternative medicine practitioners grows by the day. With thousands of private complementary health practitioners and an increase in GPs offering alternative therapies there is no doubting its popularity and continued movement toward professional healthcare validation. However the question about alternative medicine remains - does it work? Acupuncture, reflexology and therapeutic touch are now non-conve... more...

Health | By Peter rodrick @ Tuesday, 1st July 2008 @ 2:39 PM

Sunburn is due to excessive exposure to the suns ultra-violet ( UV ) rays. The suns ultra-violet rays are the ones responsible when we have a sunburn. There are two types of ultra-violet rays, ultra-violet A ( UVA ) and ultra-violet B ( UVB ). Both are very strong and harmful to the skin. UVB rays attack the skins outer layers, while UVA are rays that attack the underlying layers. The causes of sunburn are overexposure to the sun, tanning lamps, outdoor activities, excessive intake of bir... more...

Health | By Ryan Moxie @ Tuesday, 1st July 2008 @ 1:46 PM

What is acid reflux and why does it hurt so badly? You might be asking this question if you suffer from heartburn or other symptoms of acid reflux. Acid reflux is sometimes referred to as GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). The symptoms of acid reflux can be confused with gas or even a heart attack. The symptoms can be mild to quite painful, and sometimes difficult to recognize. Acid reflux is not gas. Gas, when it feels like it is in the chest, is actually excess air that has ... more...

Health | By J Edmond Souaid @ Tuesday, 1st July 2008 @ 1:22 PM

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in USA. According to the National Cancer Institute About one million Americans develop skin cancer each year. The sun UV radiation provide all the necessary elements to damage your skin and eventually cause skin cancer. There are many types of skin cancer: - Melanoma skin cancer that forms in skin cells that make pigment; - Basal cell skin cancer that forms in small, round cells in the base of the outer layer of skin; - Squamou... more...

Health | By Sherry Harris @ Tuesday, 1st July 2008 @ 12:42 PM

Can you imagine life without insomnia? Try, if you will, to picture what it would feel like if you were to consistently stay in your bed throughout the entire night. Think how much energy your body would conserve if you did not wake up to use the bathroom every hour, or toss and turn with the pillows every few minutes, or be able to sleep through a thunderstorm. Ponder how great it could be to not be ripped from your sleep by every single noise you hear, or to just stare up at the dark ceilin... more...

Health | By Dan Brown @ Tuesday, 1st July 2008 @ 5:04 AM

Do you know your pH level? If not, you should! Here's why... When acid and alkaline are out of balance within the body, the body is more susceptible to disease. In order to maintain good health, our pH level ought to be a little above 7 on the scale, which runs from 0 to 14. The letters "pH" stands for Potential of Hydrogen, and refers to the measure of the body's acid/alkaline balance. On the pH scale, 0 is completely acidic and 14 is completely alkaline. more...

Health | By Ron Subs @ Tuesday, 1st July 2008 @ 4:20 AM

Dental fear is the term often used to describe the feeling that overcomes many of us when its time to visit the dentist. This fear is strong enough to keep people from postponing the care they need for years. There are two main reasons that people fear the dentist: Fear of pain Fear of feeling guilty for postponing the visit for so long The fear of pain is the most obvious and most common reason that people put off visiting the dentist. Even the most routine procedures can be... more...

Health | By Catherine Harvey @ Tuesday, 1st July 2008 @ 1:54 AM

There are lots of ways to look after our eyesight. Maintaining a healthy diet and wearing sunglasses are a good start. Regular eye checks are also essential to make sure our eyesight is corrected when necessary and also to pick up any of a number of ailments that our optician is privy to. For those who need their vision correcting, trends have come on a long way in the last few years. From those ugly national health cheapies that we were subject to a few years ago, we now have the endless... more...

Health | By MIKE SELVON @ Tuesday, 1st July 2008 @ 1:02 AM

Osteoarthritis, the most common type of joint inflammation, can be caused by several factors. Some people inherit defective cartilage or are born with abnormalities of the spine that place more stress and weight on one of their joints, causing back pain and spine inflammation. Others have gained weight and developed the disease as a result of the increased pressure. Knee and hip osteoarthritis are especially prevalent in overweight individuals. Injuries contribute to the development of t... more...

Health | By Katie Kelley @ Monday, 30th June 2008 @ 8:17 PM

In May 2008, a six-year long battle for many asbestosis mesothelioma victims ended, as a legislative bill was finally introduced to Congress. The legislation, known as H.R. 3339, issued a proposal to ban the use of all asbestos and increase federal funding for research of treatments to fight against asbestos-related illnesses or conditions. The bill was introduced on August 2, 2007 and was part of a six-year process for 54 co-sponsors of the bill, which will go on to the Committee on Ene... more...

Health | By Katie Kelley @ Monday, 30th June 2008 @ 8:08 PM

Victims suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI) or TBI caused by a stroke-induced brain injury were recently introduced to new technology enabling improvements of motor and physical skills among victims. Several companies have made advances in technology allowing victims to learn to reuse limbs paralyzed by TBI and stroke-induced TBI as well as to assist in stimulating nerves and muscles. According to Bioness, manufacturers of the technology units known as NESS, the wearable technolog... more...

Health | By Debra Gropp @ Monday, 30th June 2008 @ 7:27 PM

What exactly is binge eating disorder? It is defined as consuming large quantities of food within a very short period of time until the person feels uncomfortably full and/or sick. It is similar to bulimia except there is no form of purging involved following a binge episode. Those who suffer from binge eating disorder usually feel out of control during an episode followed by guilt and shame afterwards. Most people who experience these binges use food as a way to numb themselves in order ... more...

Health | By Helen Hecker @ Monday, 30th June 2008 @ 6:58 PM

If you're thinking about getting lap band surgery after trying and failing to lose weight for any reason, one of your first considerations will be to find out how much it will cost? Prices vary and this article will give you an idea of what the costs will be for this adjustable gastric banding surgery and what additional or associated costs to consider also. The cost of lap band surgery depends first of all on whether you plan to have it done in the United States or whether you plan ... more...