Christmas a festive and joyous time of year, but it can also be incredibly stressful, especially if you have a long list of to-dos and a social calendar packed with parties and festive gatherings. If you’re overwhelmed just thinking about it, we’ve got words for you: You can do this! The key is to plan...
More than 500 people die from heat-related complications each year. There’s nothing better than going for a run outside once the weather finally warms up-the treadmill can be so dull. But once the sweltering heat of summer arrives, taking your workout beyond the gym walls presents risks. About 500 people die from complications related to extreme heat...
Breaking out in hives is the worst: your skin itches all over, you’re covered in unsightly red welts, and, as if that weren’t bad enough, it’s not always clear what might have triggered them. What we do know: hives, also known as urticaria, can appear anywhere on the body, including your face, torso, arms, legs, and even inside...
While 40 may feel like the new 30, there’s one truth about reaching the fourth decade of your life that’s a bit of a buzzkill: It becomes far more challenging to maintain a flat belly. As we age, we lose muscle mass, which causes our metabolism to slow. And as a result, it becomes harder to ward...
Have you heard about myokymia before? Probably not. But there’s a huge possibility that you have already encountered it at least once in the past. Outside of the medical community, myokymia is referred to as eyelid twitching, which is a very common phenomenon. Most of the time, eyelid twitching happens for just a few...
The problem with this complication of GORD is that it’s known to come with its very own complication. According to gastroenterologists, doctors who are specialising in diagnosing and treating various diseases of the digestive system, Barrett’s oesophagus can considerably increase a person’s risk of developing oesophageal cancer. If you or some of your loved ones...
While you can’t totally erase those pesky red marks from your skin, these six solutions can stop your mosquito bites from itching and driving you nuts. A speck of black floats past your face or a wispy buzz sounds in your ear. Sometimes (if you’re lucky) you can detect the presence of mosquitos before they’ve...
Fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis share some symptoms, such as pain and exhaustion. If a person has both conditions, the symptoms may be difficult to distinguish. However, fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are unrelated and have different causes. While many natural remedies are similar, medical treatments for these conditions are usually different. In this article, we highlight differences in...
An injury, overuse, lack of physical activity — we all know that all of these things can leave your joints achy. But did you know that there are also certain medical conditions that can be blamed for joint pain? Below you will come across some medical conditions that are known to cause achy joints. Osteoarthritis...
You’ll be amazed at the benefits from this quick and easy routine. Taking a 30-minute walk a day is kind of like that proverbial apple: There’s a good chance it’ll keep the doctor away. From helping you lose weight and de-stress to lowering your blood pressure and reducing your risk of many chronic diseases-going for...
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a time to spread awareness about the importance of sun safety and skin cancer...
As the world gears up to commemorate Parkinson’s Awareness Week starting April 10th, followed by World Parkinson’s Awareness Day...
Endometriosis, a condition affecting millions of women globally, often remains veiled in mystery and misconceptions. Endometriosis Awareness Month seeks to...