Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure. It is a serious condition where your blood presses against your artery wall with so much force it can cause health issues. High blood pressure can lead to: Heart attack...
When you feel down, it can be difficult to lift yourself out of the funk. You don't have to stay in a negative mood forever. There are ways to improve your mood and find more happiness. While your...
To help people reduce their sugar intake and weight, artificial sweeteners are used in more and more food and beverages. Aspartame and other ingredients such as sucralose and saccharin are sweeter than sugar, but contain fewer calories. This...
Everyone ages, but it comes with a lot of surprises. You think you have things under control, but then your body surprises you. There are some things about aging that are not commonly discussed, but they are worth knowing....
Finding any comfort or calm when you are feeling anxious, tense or stressed can be difficult. You may feel as if you are in danger even though nothing is actually happening. When you are in a moment like...
Fats come in many forms. You can categorize fats based on their saturated or unsaturated status. Unsaturated fats, on the other hand, are liquid at room temperature. Coconut oil is a saturated fat. Plant oils and animal fats tend to...
The US Department of Health and Human Services declared a public emergency on August 4, 2022 regarding the spread of monkeypox. This declaration will strengthen and accelerate government response to the outbreak. What Is Monkeypox The monkeypox virus is...
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health announced in May 2020 that it would be discontinuing its famous talc-based Baby Powder in the US and Canada . J&J announced on August 11, 2022 that it will discontinue the production and sale...
Our bodies undergo many changes as we age. It is possible that we will not be as able to lift weights or run as fast as we did when we were young. We may start to develop wrinkles and...
In the United States, skin cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer. Skin cancer is the easiest form of cancer to prevent. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV), radiation from the sun is the primary cause of skin carcinoma. Wearing sunscreen...
