Health

Take advantage of the wide variety of sun-kissed berries, mandarins, and other seasonal fruit grown throughout the region to keep diets lively instead of relying on the same old “apple a day” choices. Fruit is nature’s candy, and its natural health benefits range from anti-inflammatory […]

According to the American Society of Anesthesiologists, more than 21 million patients receive general anesthesia in any given year. What’s more, is the fear or jitters that a majority experience before going in for simple cosmetic procedures that call for varying degrees of sedation. Whether […]

We all love a perfect smile. But, it can be very upsetting when you have missing or damaged teeth. Studies show there is an emotional impact with tooth loss. People are more likely to feel self-conscious, less willing to carry out everyday activities, and unhappy […]

Nearly 15 percent of American adults (37.5 million) age 18 and over declare trouble hearing, and almost 29 million U.S. adults will benefit from hearing aids. Hearing loss is not an uncommon problem, and we are affected whether it is someone we know—or ourselves—who could […]

Rumors abound when it comes to intrauterine devices, or IUDs, but many of these are outdated misconceptions that can be traces back to the 1970s. In reality, IUDs are one of the most effective forms of birth control and can be used worry free for […]

Do you have pain in the arch of your foot when you walk? You may have plantar fasciitis. One of the most common causes of foot pain, it often occurs in high impact sports like running, basketball, or tennis. Even ballerinas can get it. But, […]

Diabetes is one of the top ten serious diseases. The most common is type 2 diabetes, where the body cannot maintain enough insulin to keep glucose levels normal.  To combat chances of becoming type 2 diabetic, you must embrace a lifestyle change. Such a switch […]

Wine is a vice—often used as a treat at the end of a long day, or a splurge. But wine, especially red wine, could be keeping you healthy. Recently linked to impressive health benefits, the evidence keeps piling up. Too much, of course, is never […]

Ever snore so loud you woke yourself up? Do you get sleepy during the day? Do you sometimes wake up because you can’t breathe? These are all symptoms of sleep apnea. The condition happens when the upper airway gets blocked repeatedly while sleeping. It affects […]

Get acquainted with osteoporosis—how to prevent it, how to treat it, and how to know if you have it. What is it? Osteoporosis is a medical condition that affects the bones. Sufferer’s bones become weak and brittle and break easily. It’s caused by a loss […]

It’s 3 pm on a Monday. You’re hunched over your desk, staring the same screen you’ve been staring at for the last six hours straight. Your head is buzzing, vision is blurring, and you’re starting to see double. If you were at home, you’d give […]

It’s 2:00 AM and, by your count, you could open a shearing factory with all the sheep you’ve seen hopping over that imaginary fence. After all, four hours into what should have been a good night’s rest, and you still haven’t sawn a single log. […]