... 7 Serious Diseases with Back Pain as a Symptom (and a FREE Solution!) What if it's not just a backache? Back pain should always be taken seriously. What you may have written off as "strain” or "overwork” could actually be an early warning sign of a major health problem. That’s because it's not always your muscles caus … Read More
9 Weird Symptoms that Signal Serious Disease
Have you ever wondered what the ridges on your fingernails or that pain in your heel might mean? How about that mysterious streak of discolored hair that’s definitely not a sign of old age? More often than not, a weird symptom that pops up one day might indicate nothing at all. No need to become a hypochondriac over … Read More
The Top 4 Dangers of X-Rays
You’ve probably had multiple x-rays taken over the course of your life … at the dentist, that time you sprained your ankle, for a mammogram and probably at least a time or two (or more) in between. And you probably assumed it was perfectly safe to do so … … Read More
Top 10 Causes of Death in Women
... 3 May Surprise You! The first step toward getting healthy is knowing where your biggest risks lie. Below we’ve highlighted the top 10 causes of death in women, so you can, first, get informed and, second, take steps to lower your risks. The best news of all? Many of these top causes of death are preventable … Top 10 Ca … Read More
Should You Exercise When Sick?
… Not When You Have These 7 Symptoms! If you’re feeling under the weather — stuffy nose, cough, fever, aches and pains — should you hit the gym or are you better of hitting the couch? And what about if you’re struggling with a chronic or more serious illness — not just a simple cold? … Read More
Top 5 Health Risks of Carpet
As one of the most popular flooring choices in the United States, carpet is installed in upwards of 70 percent of U.S. homes. It’s a soft, cozy way to warm up your rooms, but there’s a dark side to carpeting that few people are aware of … … Read More
The Top 4 Dangers of CT Scans
Computed tomography (CT) scans, which use x-rays to provide a cross-section glimpse into your body, can be life-saving when used correctly, such as for a serious trauma to your head, neck or spine that must be evaluated immediately in order to save your life. But in many instances CT scans, which expose you to far more ca … Read More
The 9 Most Common Cancers
… And What You Can Do to Prevent Them Over 12.7 million people around the world will learn they have cancer this year. Nearly 60%... or 7.6 million people globally… will die from it. Terrifying, isn’t it? And, in general, the rates continue to climb every year. Cancer is now the second leading cause of death in … Read More
10 Most DISGUSTINGLY Unhealthy Fast Food Sandwiches
... NEVER Eat These Worst Fast Food Heart Attacks! You know fast food isn’t health food, but you might be surprised to learn just how much sugar, fat, sodium and calories are packed into these seemingly unassuming sandwiches. The nutritional stats on these worst fast food items make a home-cooked burger look like a superfoo … Read More
The Many Benefits of Laughter
Humor as Medicine At the beginning of my shift, I placed a stethoscope on an elderly and slightly deaf female patient’s anterior chest wall. "Big breaths," I instructed. "Yes, they used to be." Bet you couldn't help but laugh, even a little… Or could you? If a smile or chuckle was your first response, the chances are good … Read More
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Written By: August 23,2012
Written By: August 23,2012