It’s common knowledge that heart disease is one of the most rampant killers in the United States. Even if you have been fortunate enough not to suffer from heart disease, chances are that you know someone who has. This dreaded ...
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What to Eat With an Upset Stomach
There are few things that can derail your day quicker that an upset stomach. The nausea, bloating, pain and other symptoms can prevent you from getting any work done at the office, and can just as easily ruin your downtime ...
Read More »More than a Nuisance: The Causes of Dry Mouth
It can be hard to take a problem like dry mouth seriously. Compared to other medical issues, feeling thirsty hardly seems worthy of attention. After all, how bad can having a dry mouth possibly be? Actually, the answer will probably ...
Read More »Exercise Routines for Asthmatics
Asthma has become an area of great concern for doctors over the last few decades, as over 20 million Americans now suffer from this chronic respiratory disorder. Given its impact on the breathing process, many asthmatics are forced to make ...
Read More »Fire in the Belly (and Intestine): A Closer look at Ulcers
In the past, you might have heard someone complaining about having an ulcer, and allude to how miserable this condition makes their daily life. These unfortunate individuals aren’t lying, as ulcers often lead to a barrage of symptoms that can ...
Read More »The Possible Benefits of Probiotics
Admittedly, the term probiotics doesn’t seem all that appealing; it sounds dangerously close to “antibiotics,” a type of medication that brings to mind particularly nasty illnesses, such as pneumonia and sinus infections. Not to mention that antibiotics carry along a ...
Read More »8 Reasons Why You’re Always Tired
You know the feeling – it gets to about two in the afternoon or so, and it becomes harder and harder to stay alert and focused. Your eyelids become heavy, your productivity slows to a crawl and all you can ...
Read More »When the Mind Begins to Fade: The Onset of Dementia
When one thinks of all of the health problems facing seniors, conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis and osteoporosis often come to mind. While there is no doubt that such problems are worthy of attention, it would be ...
Read More »The Kanzius Machine: A Revolutionary Cancer Treatment?
In early 2002, John Kanzius received grim news that four thousand Americans hear every day; he had been diagnosed with cancer. Rather than admit defeat, Kanzius decided to put his decades of experience with radio technology to good use. The ...
Read More »Taking Disinfection into Your Own Hands
It is a good idea to know how to disinfect your own drinking water; it’s easy and you may have to do it at some point in your life. Information gathered from the United States Environmental Protection Agency 1. Using ...
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