Extensive research has associated the consumption of OTC painkillers or NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) with increased risk of heart attack. Studies show 20% to 50% increase in risk after consuming such drugs. The drugs that have been identified in this group are diclofenac, acetaminophen, aspirin,...
Hand-washing is one of the easiest and most effective methods of preventing diseases like flu, diarrhea, hepatitis A, food poisoning and colds. Some of these diseases can be life-threatening and this means that washing your hands properly can actually save your life. When You Should Wash...
More than half of a person’s body weight is water. The human body needs water to survive and function properly. Water is used for lubrication of the joints, hydration of the organs, pushing out waste, and maintaining temperature. Each system, tissue, cell, and organ requires...
All around the world people are trying to live a good, healthy life. It may be harder than it seems due to the scourges of modern living. All it takes is some good understanding of what it takes to feel more energized and what the...
It’s that time of year again. The dreaded “T” word has got everyone groaning about their finances or lack thereof. Tax season can be a horribly stressful time of year. Managing the way you approach tax season can be the difference between a stressful tax...
There is something not quite right with our lives. Most of us click and interact with tens or even hundreds of people in our social networks and still go through a whole day without experiencing even a single, affectionate and body-warming hug from a fellow...
If you are like the majority of smokers who have tried to kick the habit, you probably have tried it unsuccessfully a number of times. But you can still try it again, and succeed. The following tips can help you to quit smoking, again, forever. Find Out...
Nutrition and mental health are two of the key determinants of a person’s lifespan. Superb mental health not only complements physical health, but it also optimizes normal physiological processes as well as attunes psychological resilience, therefore promoting emotional well-being. This also allows you to manage...
An allergy is basically the body’s immune system reacting unusually as a result of exposure to a foreign substance or allergen. The type of allergy is categorized by the kind of allergen that has caused it; it could be a food allergy, a contact allergy,...
The Importance of Sodium to the Body Sodium is one of the minerals that is essential to life. The level of sodium in your body is regulated by your kidneys and it assists your body in controlling fluid balance. In addition, sodium affects the functioning of...