Some people need medication to treat gout, but diet and lifestyle changes may also help. Lowering uric acid can reduce the risk of gout and may even prevent subsequent flares in people with this condition.However, gout risk depends on several factors, not just lifestyle, so it is important to talk to a doctor about the best gout prevention strategies.In… Read More »
Alopecia areata is a disease that attacks your hair follicles (the part of your skin that makes hair). In most cases, hair falls out in small, round patches about the size of a quarter. This causes only a few bare patches. Some people may lose more hair. In only a few people, the disease causes total loss of… Read More »
Everyone wants to lose belly fat. It looks bad and just doesn’t feel good.Not only that,it’s dangerous for your health as well. The visceral fat (also known as the fat around your abdomen) can cause many health issues including diabetes, heart disease, strokes, and even cancer.Diet and exercise are the best ways to get rid of belly fat,… Read More »
Have you noticed that the yogurt section of most grocery stores has practically taken over the dairy aisle? It’s getting harder to find more traditional dairy foods, such as cottage cheese and sour cream, amid the sea of yogurt options. But it only makes sense that a food with as many health benefits as yogurt be given prime… Read More »
Your brain needs time to process that you’ve had enough to eat.Chewing your food thoroughly makes you eat more slowly, which is associated with decreased food intake, increased fullness and smaller portion sizes.How quickly you finish your meals may also affect your weight.A recent review of 23 observational studies reported that faster eaters are more likely to gain weight… Read More »
We have great hair news for the avocado fanatics among us. According to Michelle Blaisure, product and technical specialist and certified trichologist for Bosley Professional Strength, a diet full of healthy fats is the most important thing to consider if you want thick and healthy hair. “While genetics determines hair texture and curl, our diet plays a role in… Read More »
But there is a lot of good news about breast cancer these days. Treatments keep getting better, and we know more than ever about ways to prevent the disease. These eight simple steps can help lower the risk of breast cancer. Not every one applies to every woman, but together they can have a big impact. 1. Keep… Read More »
Gum recession is the process in which the margin of the gum tissue that surrounds the teeth wears away, or pulls back, exposing more of the tooth, or the tooth’s root. When gum recession occurs, “pockets,” or gaps, form between the teeth and gum line, making it easy for disease-causing bacteria to build up. If left untreated, the supporting tissue and… Read More »
Your hair goes through a natural cycle of dying and then being regenerated. As your hair follicles age, they produce less color.Although your genetics will determine the actual start of graying, once you’re 35 years old, your aging hair follicles are likely to produce a white or gray hair to replace the last hair that died.While some people celebrate gray hair as… Read More »
Skin damage is inevitable. Your skin is aging as we speak, more so if you aren’t doing something about it. However, preventing skin damage and aging isn’t as complicated as beauty companies make it out to be. You do not need fancy products or special serums to help delay damage and aging. A simple skincare routine customized to… Read More »