Category: Healthy Lifestyle

If you want a beautiful garden, the easiest way is to compost your kitchen scraps. Not only do you help save the Earth, but you also provide rich soil for your plants. Starting is easy.

Suicide is often associated with young people, but it is in fact much more common among seniors. The suicide risk increases with age, and is unfortunately hard to estimate the exact number due to “silent suicides.” Silent suicides are considered those of overdose, self-starvation, and self-dehydration.  [caption id="attachment_3392" align="alignright" width="300"] Loneliness is a large problem…

Millions of women with polycystic ovary syndrome do not know they have it. The reason is that the signs and symptoms are considered normal issues among women, so it is overlooked. Skipping a period or two may seem normal to you, especially when you are stressed out. However, this is one sneaky sign that you…

AFib, known as Atrial Fibrillation, is an irregular heartbeat that can lead to stroke, heart failure, blood clots, and other heart issues. Almost 3 million Americans live with AFib. The condition is genetic, and can be passed down. Doctors suggest the solution to fixing an irregular heartbeat is by trying [caption id="attachment_3151" align="alignright" width="300"] AFib…

Cannabis, also known as medical marijuana, has been growing in popularity and is even being legalized in numerous states around the U.S. Cannabidiol, or CBD oil, is the non-psychoactive chemical found in marijuana. It delivers the benefits of marijuana without the notorious “high”. Multiple studies show that CBD oil can provide natural relief for over…

Finding a cure for Alzheimer’s has been a battle for scientists and researchers for years. Researchers even created a game that people can play to help detect early stages of Alzheimer’s. There have been many new drugs created to help cure and improve the effects of Alzheimer's disease, but failed. The latest drug has passed…

Have you tried the weirder approach to skin care? If you haven’t, take a look at these crazy hacks that can leave your skin feeling good.

Head lice are common among children aged 3-11. These pesky mites are everywhere, and it does not matter the demographic, whether rich or poor. It even infests the cleanest of heads, which they actually prefer! Of course, when your children are around other kids, they are at a higher risk of getting head lice from…

Sometimes during sex, things do not go as planned. A condom can break, or you might realize you forgot to take your birth control. This is where anxiety sets in. Luckily, there is an over-the-counter, non-prescription Plan B pill for these situations. If you have not taken the pill before, then you may have a…

Suicide has been a hot topic due to the continual rise every year. The suicide rate rose in all the states between 1999 and 2016, except for Nevada, and continues to climb every year since. Suicide has no boundaries, showing an increase in all demographicsbut the sharpest rise is among teenage boys. The grim reality…

September 8 is Grandparents Day, and you are probably wondering what kind of gift would show how special they are to you. Buying a gift for your grandparents can be tough, especially when they have experienced so much in their life, and may have the property to match. For this special day, try to spoil…

Thousands of people die from poor heart health every year. These can be prevented. Are you doing any of these bad habits? Do you know the signs of danger?

The prostate is about the size of a walnut and wraps around the tube that carries urine out of the bladder in men. It grows larger, the older you get, but if it gets too large, then health issues can arise, including cancer. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men, and 1…

You sit at a gathering, and you hear your favorite song come on. You scoot around in your chair, resisting the urge to get up and dance because you are either hesitant to get hurt, or feel embarrassed. Do not fight it, get up and dance! It just might help you live a richer life.…

Fall Prevention Day is September 23rd, so now is the perfect time to start the conversation about tips to prevent falls, especially for seniors. Falls happen to everyone, no matter what your age is, but the older you [caption id="attachment_3146" align="alignright" width="300"] Falls are the most common non-fatal hospital admissions among older adults. Preventing falls…

Stuck in traffic after a long day of work? No motivation to go to the gym? Well, do not lose hope. Virtual reality gyms are popping up, as well as stations in gyms, and virtual reality exercise games so that you can work out in the comfort of your own home. The world’s first virtual…

Getting older can bring on challenges with one’s mental and physical state. Friends and loved ones may not come as often to visit, and you can become lonely, and depressed. One way to battle loneliness is by getting a companion that loves you unconditionally and is always by your side, a pet. Research shows that…

If you have noticed recent stomach issues, such as nausea, reduced appetite, and abdominal pain, then you might be dealing with gastroparesis. The word ‘gastro’ means stomach, and the word ‘paresis’ defines as partial paralysis. Gastroparesis, also identified as “digestive tract paralysis,” occurs when the food that reaches your stomach does not move into the…