Despite their popularity, goldfish are not considered to be an especially good option for first-time fish owners. If you had your heart set on getting a goldfish, fear not ‒ there are multiple fish species that can fit the bill ...
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Harmful Injuries: A Recurring Problem?
There are numerous health issues that are notorious for their long-term effects on the body, such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer. On the other hand, many people recover from traumatic injuries in a relatively short amount of time. However, ...
Read More »Are You Making These Mistakes With Your Pet?
Owning a pet can present its fair share of challenges. People not used to caring for animals may find themselves overwhelmed by their new responsibilities. Should you decide to buy a pet for the first time, try to avoid making ...
Read More »What Do Cats Think of Their Owners?
Ever wonder how cats perceive the people that own them? Dr. John Bradshaw’s book, Cat Sense: How the New Feline Science Can Make You a Better Friend to Your Pet argues that our feline companions have a very interesting take on their ...
Read More »Red Meat and Mortality Risk: Reviewing Recent Research
It’s a well known fact that Americans like to eat meat. However, the exact amount of meat we consume might still come as a surprise. Americans ate an average of 71.2 pounds of red meat products in 2012, including such ...
Read More »The Health Threats Faced by Veteran Caregivers
Caring for a veteran living with the after effects of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is obviously a demanding task. In fact, this responsibility could be so stressful that it may leave a lasting mark on the body’s health. Studying ...
Read More »Building Bone Strength with High-Impact Exercise
Many people turn to running as a way of shedding weight. But according to a 2009 study, picking up this activity could make your bones stronger. Appearing in the March 2009 issue of the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, ...
Read More »More than Skin Deep: Why Eczema Might Harm Bones
Eczema is not a very pleasant topic to think about, considering it’s generally associated with patches of itchy, red skin. Making eczema even more frustrating, it can be a chronic problem, developing before the age of five and occasionally lingering ...
Read More »Heart Failure and Bone Loss: Are They Connected?
By its name alone, it’s obvious that heart failure is a serious condition. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people living with this condition face a grim outlook, with roughly half dying within five years of ...
Read More »Farm Animals and the Spread of Superbugs
The term “superbugs” is the source of much concern for health officials worldwide. These microbes have developed the ability to fight off antibiotics, making them much more difficult to destroy if they infect the body. While stories on antibiotic-resistant bacteria ...
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