Breast cancer affects 1 out of every 8 women in the USA. To successfully treat cancer, early detection is very important. It is highly necessary for women to know the signs of invasive breast cancer from its inception and seek medical help early instead of battling the latter stages of the disease. These are the […]
The survival rate for ocarian cancer patients is about five years and only about 45% survive that long. Therefore, early detection of this cancer might be crucial to survival. Ovarian cancer symptoms are not easy to notice. Thus, you should keep an eye on these 5 signs. If you experience these symptoms for a week
Like it or not, we all have body hair. It’s something quite normal that shouldn’t worry you, even if you’re not their biggest fan. But if the location and texture of the hair changes, it could mean a health problem. Here’s what your hair says about your health. First define what your hairs are: Velvet
To a middle-class Indian family, sinuses are as dangerous as the Flu. Ironically, we don’t even know what it actually is. What we know, is that it causes a lot of pain, which involves our family doctors, and our parents complaining about us being reckless, and irresponsible. Truth be told, sinuses are nothing, but air
Unfortunately, many of us don’t take adequate care of our colon. Often, this results in buildup of toxic waste which can cause numerous health problems. Moreover, a healthy colon is vital for a healthy liver which is the main detoxifying organ in the body. When the colon functions properly, it removes all waste and toxins from
Since time is very precious, it is of the utmost importance that the time spent sleeping is well spent. This article brings you an in-depth analysis of the various sleeping positions to help you choose the right one for yourself. Check them out! 1. Soldier position Also known as the soldier position, sleeping on your
10 Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle 1. GO TO BED BEFORE 11PM Lol, sorry, don’t mean to sound like your mom, but there’s a lot of goodness that happens when you go to bed before 11pm. The first of your 10 tips for good health start here. Ever notice that you get a “second wind”
Olive oil has a deservedly good reputation as a healthful oil, rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (specifically oleic acid) and compounds called polyphenols. The health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, notably improved cardiovascular health, are attributed in part to the inclusion of less-processed, high-polyphenol extra virgin olive oil–the highest grade. Following are the key differences
The landmark VITAL study tested the ability of vitamin D and omega-3 (fish oil) supplements—two of the top-selling dietary supplements—to protect against a wide array of diseases. The Harvard-run trial included more than 25,000 generally healthy adults ages 50 and older who were randomly assigned to take vitamin D (2,000 international units, or IU, a
As medical and public health experts around the world continue to warn about the dangers of the coronavirus that causes Covid-19, one message is abundantly clear—if you’re an older adult, you’re at increased risk of severe disease and death if you contract it. That’s because your immune system doesn’t function as well as you grow