It would be putting things mildly to say that snoring is common problem. Chances are that if you don’t personally have this problem, you know someone that does. While pinning down the exact number of snorers is a bit tricky, ...
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The Health Risks of Poor Posture
While growing up, there’s a very good chance your parents reprimanded you more than once about your posture. To be sure, this is a common problem, as both children and adults alike are prone to frequent slouching and slumping. Poor ...
Read More »The Hidden Risks of Dehydration
Even if you’re not a medical professional, it’s pretty easy to guess the symptoms of dehydration. When running low on water, the mouth becomes noticeably dry and starts pining for water. Additionally, a person experiencing mild dehydration will likely encounter ...
Read More »The Warning Signs of Stroke
Over the decades, strokes have gained a well-deserved reputation as one of the biggest health threats facing Americans. It’s hard to minimize the widespread impact of strokes, especially when considering the following facts (courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control ...
Read More »A Lethal Disease: Why Pancreatic Cancer is so Deadly
In each historical era, it seems that humanity is confronted by hideously powerful diseases that are impervious to all available medicines. In the middle ages, the infamous Black Death struck down roughly a third of Europe’s populace. A century ago, ...
Read More »Fighting Back Against Skin Damage
No one likes getting old; we have less energy, many people put on weight and the body becomes more susceptible to injury and disease. Our looks hardly escape unscathed either, as Father Time often leaves an everlasting imprint on our ...
Read More »How Night Owls Can Get to Bed Earlier
There’s a good chance you’re reading this article while battling a strong nap craving. Or, perhaps later in the day, you’ll wind up nodding off while watching TV. Maybe your body is relying on that fourth cup of coffee to ...
Read More »A Common Athletic Injury: A Look at ACL Tears
Even if you are only a causal sports fan, you’ve probably heard about several professional athletes who’ve suffered injuries known as “ACL tears.” Few things are more feared in the sports world than ACL injuries, which have ended the seasons ...
Read More »Exercises for Treating Tendonitis
If you’re over the age of 40, or happen to know a fair number of middle aged people, you’re likely well-acquainted with the term tendonitis. Like arthritis, another condition known for the chronic pain it inflicts upon older adults, tendonitis ...
Read More »Fighting Inflammation through Diet
If you’ve ever suffered a cut or burn – which covers just about everyone – then your body has experienced inflammation. Under normal circumstances, this bodily reaction is nothing to be alarmed about. This type of inflammation, called acute inflammation, ...
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