Red meat, in particular, is a high source of saturated fat, which may accumulate in the liver and eventually cause the organ to fail. Experts hope the study will encourage people to adopt a Mediterranean diet rich in fish, whole grains, and vegetables. The research was carried out by the Erasmus MC University Medical Centre in Rotterdam and… Read More »
Signs of Cancer If you have any of these signs, see your doctor. These are potential cancer symptoms: Change in bowel or bladder habits A sore that does not heal Unusual bleeding or discharge Thickening or lump in the breast or elsewhere Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing Obvious change in a wart or mole Nagging cough or hoarseness… Read More »
With increasingly busy lives, many people regularly find themselves feeling tired and drained.However, if the tiredness you’re experiencing is lifestyle-related, there are lots of things you can do to increase your energy levels. This article looks at 9 ways you can change your lifestyle and boost your energy levels naturally.Sleep is something that easily gets put on the… Read More »
If you’re having trouble getting pregnant, your doctor will help you figure out why, and work with you to find a treatment that can help. What Causes Female Infertility?: There are a number of things that may be keeping you from getting pregnant: Damage to your fallopian tubes. These structures carry eggs from your ovaries, which produce eggs,… Read More »
“Eat more fiber.” “Stay hydrated.”That’s the advice everyone gets about hemorrhoids — and it’s good. But what does it mean in real life, when you’re at the grocery store or deciding what to put on your plate?Let’s take a look at specific foods that can help this painful problem and ways to work them into your meals. And on… Read More »
While regular bar soaps can work very well on your body, try to avoid using them when washing your face. Bar soaps can irritate and dry out the sensitive skin there. Instead, use facial soaps that are meant for such use. This will leave your skin better moisturized and clearer. One of the best things that you can… Read More »
Temperatures are dropping and winter can make the skin on your feet, especially your heels, super dry — dry enough to crack like a fault line. Even though sock season gives them a place to hide in plain sight, cracks in your heels can fracture into deep cuts or fissures, that can be pretty painful and even get… Read More »
“Increasing its activity improves blood sugar control as well as improving blood lipid (fat) levels and the extra calories burnt help with weight loss. “This is the first study in humans to show that something like a cup of coffee can have a direct effect on our brown fat functions.” He went on to stay that this was… Read More »
Advances in screening and treatment for breast cancer have improved survival rates dramatically since 1989. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), there are more than 3.1 million breast cancer survivors in the United States. The chance of any woman dying from breast cancer is around 1 in 38 (2.6%).The ACS estimate that 268,600 women will receive a diagnosis of invasive breast cancer, and… Read More »
If you were to ask people to name a health problem related to obesity, odds are good they’d say “heart disease” or “diabetes.” And they’d be right; those two chronic diseases have a very strong relationship to excess weight. They are the safe bets.But if you like long odds, put your money on arthritis. It’s not as commonly… Read More »