The majority of sunscreens must be applied directly to the skin. However, there is another way to prevent sun damage: eating! This may sound unappealing, but it is quite tasty and it can be found in your convenience store or even your house. Dark chocolate is a skin protector. Who would have known? This is […]
Young men and women need to be aware that they too are at risk of heart disease. A new study indicates that young men and women are often under diagnosed for heart disease. In fact, even though rates of high cholesterol among the women and younger men were similar to the rate in older men, […]
Diabetes is a common illness which is spreading through the nation. There are two types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2. People get their energy from the glucose levels in the blood stream. Insulin, along with other hormones, works to regulate glucose levels. People with diabetes either cannot produce enough insulin to regulate glucose, (type […]
You’re getting sleepy. Your eyes are getting heavy. You’re falling deeper into sleep… and all of a sudden you’re awake and alert! Has this ever happened to you? If so, don’t worry; you are not alone. An estimated 3.3 million Canadians age 15 or older reported having sleep problems, while according to the Canadian Community […]
Did you know that incorporating certain foods into your diet can minimize the symptoms of seasonal allergies? There are actually a wide variety of antihistamine foods that one can eat to cope with allergies. In general, foods that contain vitamin C, quercetin, and omega- 3 fatty acids are most beneficial. Vitamin C is an essential […]
Heavy menstrual bleeding is a fear amongst women and something they would rather never talk about due to the personal nature of it. Now for the first time there is a non-hormonal and non surgical treatment for women who have heavy menstrual bleeding. A new oral formula of tranexamic acid has been proven to have […]
Do you have seasonal allergies? Well if you do, you’re not alone. Every year, 36 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies. To those who don’t have seasonal allergies it doesn’t seem to be that big of a deal. But for those who do, they understand the true misery of seasonal allergies. So what triggers these […]
Seasonal allergies are bad enough with their physical symptoms but it doesn’t stop there. Research shows that seasonal allergies and depression are linked. The link has been enforced with research done by many doctors and even by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. This explains why the suicide rate increases during the spring, […]
When you’re taking birth control, there may always be a little doubt in your mind that it might fail. Although most birth control pills can be close to 100% effective, 53% of unplanned pregnancies occurred in women using birth control methods. There can be a few reasons as to why birth control pills may fail. […]
Spring has finally arrived and although for most it’s their favorite season, for others it’s allergy season. According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious diseases (NIAID), about 20% of people who have seasonal allergies do not receive enough relief with medications such as antihistamines or over the counter drugs. Over the counter drugs […]
