How much salt does it really take to harm your heart?
Sodium, if often ingested in large quantities, can lead to a range of cardiovascular problems, including hypertension...
- Doctors advice
Why you feel tired all the time
There are many reasons for tiredness, including a lack of sleep, poor diet, a sedentary lifestyle, stress, and medical conditions...
Pediatricians group urges parents to avoid these chemicals
An accompanying technical report cites mounting evidence of negative health effects in children from chemicals added to food in processing, such as flavoring and coloring, and substances indirectly affecting food through packaging and manufacturing, such as adhesives and coatings...
How to prevent carbon monoxide in your home: expert reveals the 9 simple tweaks you can make to avoid the 'silent killer'
CO is the most abundant pollutant (measured by mass) in the atmosphere…
How do you repel mosquitoes? Experts offer their top tips
Although most bugs that bite us do not carry disease, the itching and red skin that comes along with it is enough to want to protect ourselves at all costs....
Should you wait 30 minutes to swim after eating?
He says the motherly advice had serious origins but may not be as helpful as once thought...
Ingesting honey after swallowing button battery reduces injury and improves outcomes
The findings of our study are going to be put immediately into clinical practice, incorporated into the latest National Capital Poison Center Guidelines for management of button battery ingestions...
5 steps to lower your risk of eye disease
The Academy’s global community of 33,000 physicians urges you to follow these five simple steps to take control of your eye health today...
4 solutions to delay premature graying of your hair
Here are some of the best, research-backed ways to overcome a smoking addiction or dependence…
This is why you should ditch toilet paper for good – for the sake of your health
Not only are bidets environmentally more friendly, but they clean our bums better and reduce our risk of nasty problems down there…
Six ways to reduce your risk of dementia
Genetic influences also play a role in the onset of the disease, but these are stronger for rarer types of dementia such as early-onset Alzheimer's disease...
Teenage girl almost dies after having her braces tightened
Although now home and '90 per cent back to her normal self', Leah will require regular hospital check-ups for the rest of her life....
What is the difference between a cold and the flu?
In general, the flu is worse than the common cold, and symptoms are more common and intense...
Should you wet your toothbrush before brushing?
Users of the social media website divided into several factions over the topic: those who stick toothpaste straight onto their dry toothbrushes; those who rinse the brush under the tap beforehand; and those who apply the paste and then wet their brushes...
Your sleeping position could help you with your back pain: Study
Trying to sleep with a back pain is definitely a task, but a study has said that your sleeping position could make a world of difference...
6 things you can do right now to reduce your risk of high blood pressure
There aren't any obvious signs (other than a cuff reading) that a person's blood pressure is dangerously high, which is why many call hypertension the "silent killer"...
What does your cough say about your illness?
Knowing more about your cough (whether dry or wet, acute or chronic) can help determine the best treatment options, especially if the cough does not resolve...
Why you should drink less coffee during periods
Drinking too much of coffee during those days might lead to dehydration. This is because, coffee contains caffeine, which is diuretic in nature...
About 3,500 babies in the US are lost to sleep-related deaths each year
In recent years, state public health agencies have worked with partners to promote safe sleep. ..
What should you do if you have cold hands and feet?
However, Dr Brill warned that if you just can't warm up after coming from the cold or see color changes to the skin it could mean something far more serious...
Expert shares why we wake up tired even after eight hours of rest
As consistency is the main sleep secret it is important to have both a strict wake up time and bed time...
Nutritionists says water only diet is most dangerous ever
Water Fasting involves trying to by eating no food and only taking in the three beverages...
Why you should sing “Happy Birthday” while washing hands
Microbiology biology doctoral candidate Michelle Sconce Massaquoi wrote an essay for the Conversation, reprinted in the Scientific American, that revealed some disturbing statistics about hand washing...
Keep yourself warm in winter, munch on foxnuts and cinnamon cookies
Nutritionist and wellness expert Sonia Narang has made a list of crunchy melt-in-the-mouth healthy winter delights to consume in the winter months...
Ugg boots could be ruining your knees, a top UK surgeon says
The London-based knee surgeon said he did not specifically have a gripe with Ugg boots, but with any soft boot — due to the lack of support, The Sun reports...
How much weight should you gain during pregnancy?
The saying really means you should eat even more mindfully and nutritiously than ever, because another person is depending on your food choices, says women’s health physician Karen Cooper, DO...
A simple step to help relieve constipation
To test the potential impact of the footstool, the study team enlisted 52 men and women, average age 29…
5 common health symptoms you should NEVER ignore
While stomach aches can be fairly common, Dr Lewin said that if abdominal pain strikes suddenly or is severe, you need to seek treatment immediately...
Will vitamin C or zinc “immune boosters” really help my cold?
Some cold prevention products contain zinc. While an old study on its use in treating colds was promising, the results were questioned because a zinc product manufacturer funded the research...
Shouldn’t you treat all breast cancer aggressively?
Doctors have studied and learned from past treatment results. This has allowed us to safely personalize each woman’s care. Today, we can more easily provide the best results with less treatment and minimal side effects...
5 signs you could be vitamin D deficient
Those at risk, she explains, include anyone with darker skin types, as the darker your skin, the harder you will find it to synthesise vitamin D...
Don't ask GPs for antibiotics, new health campaign urges
But reducing inappropriate use of antibiotics can help us stay ahead of superbugs…
Stop offering your seat to elderly people on public transport, advise health experts
In fact, old people should be encouraged to stand and discouraged from taking it easy in order to keep themselves fit, an Oxford professor claims...
Expert reveals the best times of day to drink coffee
Ms Cohen said it's a far better idea to save your cup for mid morning - or between 10am and 12pm, when your cortisol levels have come down again...
7 things you can do to keep your sperm healthy
Some factors related to fertility are beyond your control. But you’d be surprised how much power you have over the health and vitality of your sperm, says Edmund Sabanegh, MD, Department Chair of Urology at Cleveland Clinic. He offers these tips to help you make the right choices...
How to prevent Type 2 diabetes in your child?
People who are overweight or more likely to have insulin resistance, especially if they have excess weight around their bellies...
How to increase hemoglobin level?
Individuals should not take iron supplements or other treatments for low hemoglobin levels without first discussing such treatments with their physician as side effects from these treatments and/or excess iron intake may cause additional problems...
Which foods are rich in calcium, folate, iodine and iron?
Experts recommend to regularly eat these foods - both for children and adults...
3 "healthy" things a nutritionist would never eat
Keisha Luke, a Toronto-based culinary nutritionist, spoke about the foods she avoids as much as she possibly can...
This is the perfect time of day to have sex
The rush of endorphins sparked by sex lowers your blood pressure and stress levels and makes you feel more upbeat for the rest of the day…
Here's how often you should really replace your sponge
Previous research has shown that kitchen sponges contained the second highest amount of coliform bacteria—a broad class of bacteria that's found in human and animal feces—out of the whole house...
How often you should wash your bed sheets?
Even if you don't have allergies per se, you can have an allergic response…
How to curb nighttime eating?
This may have helped our ancestors survive when food was scarce, but today it only helps to widen our waistline. So how do you fight these late-night cravings?..
Can eating eggs help kids' growth?
Other recent research has also found health benefits of egg consumption, with a variety of recent studies suggesting the importance of getting enough vitamin D in the diet, of which eggs are a good source...
Why babies under 1 shouldn’t drink fruit juice?
Until now, experts said babies can start trying the sweet drink from six months old...
Why you should’t eat bread touched with mould
The mould’s spore’s roots can go much further into the bread than our eyes can see...
5 ways to lose weight after 35
After age 20, our muscle mass decreases about 1 to 2 percent per year, Jennifer Christman, a dietitian at Medifast, told Fox News...
Bizarre prosthetic phone is designed to wean people off their devices
The prosthetic phone is designed to help people feel less anxious when are separated from their phone…
4 body odors you should never ignore
Here are 4 common body odors that might indicate a serious problem, as well as what you should do if you find yourself in these situations...
Use pram covers 'to protect babies from air pollution'
Scientists looked at pollution levels in prams during 64 trips, covering about 50 miles (80km), in Guildford…
What your mucus says about your health
Reactions is a video series produced by the American Chemical Society and PBS Digital Studios…
6 lifestyle changes you can make to manage endometriosis
The reason as to why some women develop endometriosis is unknown. But there seems to a strong correlation between lifestyle choices and the condition...
Fasting from 5 p.m. till 8 a.m. results in weight loss and long life span
The monkeys weren't given any food between 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. (a 15-hour span), and results showed their life spans increased by 10 percent and they lost body mass—on average they consumed 20 percent less calories—when compared to eating normally. Researchers say these findings will also apply to humans...
How often should you wash your towels?
Hygiene expert Professor Philip Tierno recommends we wash our towels after only three washes to avoid any infections from bathroom germs.
Tips for a good night's sleep: wear bed socks and avoid arguments
They advise wearing socks in bed to prevent being woken up by cold feet; keeping the dog out of the bedroom, and allowing 15 minutes of "worry time" before switching off from problems…
5 mistakes a pregnant woman should avoid
So, if you want to be aware of the common mistakes pregnant women make, then please keep reading! After all, these problems can be avoided with the right information...
Lying on your back while pregnant could increase the risk of stillbirth
Further research is needed to see the effect of staying in certain maternal sleeping positions overnight…
When is the healthiest time of day to go to the toilet?
Then, once we wake up and start moving around, our bowels are ready to release yesterday’s waste...
Why you should NOT use alcohol to clean wounds?
If you have cuts or wounds, it is best not to use alcohol to clean the area as it can harm the tissue and delay the healing process...
6 common gym mistakes
So what might you be doing wrong during your workout? Check out these frequent faux pas...
Why you shouldn’t sleep for more than an hour during the day
But shorter naps did not show an increased risk, according to the study which is to be presented to the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) meeting in Munich, Germany...
How often should you wash your sheets?
Mary Marlowe Leverette, a fabric care expert, says that sleeping in an unclean bed can be detrimental to our health...
Diet tips for those who have low blood pressure
A proper diet can help you maintain your blood pressure within the normal range...
Three foods you can eat almost every day
We tend to think carrots come in only one color–orange. How wrong we are. Carrots in the colors of purple, white, yellow, and red are around just not as common...
Unhealthy habits cost Canadians 6 years of life
For men, smoking was the top risk factor, representing a loss of 3.1 years. For women it was lack of physical activity, representing a loss of 3 years…
How to survive a dog attack: two quick tricks that could save your life
However Daily Mail Online has sought out some help so that, should you ever find yourself in such a precarious position, you may have the know-how to escape relatively unharmed...
Why mothers should NEVER cover their baby's pram with a blanket or a muslin in the sun
Swedish researchers said a muslin cloth or a blanket covering over a pram could both reduce air circulation and create an intense heat...
Researchers discover the point at which maximum sitting time starts to harm your heart
One of the benefits of modern living is that very few people now have jobs that are physically taxing—many actually spend most of their working hours sitting at a desk...
Expert reveals the snacks you should eat, according to your body type
From the ectomorph body shape to the endomorph and mesomorph types, FEMAIL takes a look at what you should put into your body, depending on its shape...
Stroke is largely preventable, global study says
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries...
Scientists found the only way to fight global obesity
Although sugar and sugar-laden products can significantly increase calorie intake, and with minimal nutritional benefit, the researchers now believe that the focus should be on cutting overall calories, including those from fat, and not just those from sugar...
How to conceive a baby boy?
The theory is that the immune system sees the developing embryo as a foreign body, attacking it with inflammatory compounds and immune cells...
Is it OK to have a beer after exercise?
So, the odd beer after a run is not going to make you fat. But could it also have benefits?..
Why you should always wash new clothes before wearing them
Clothing manufacturing expert, Lana Hogue, warns that not putting new clothes through the washing machine straight after you've bought them puts your skin a little too close to the harsh factory processes that items often undergo before they reach retailers...
Here’s how long children should sleep every day
This is the first time we went through such a scientifically rigorous method to arrive to those recommendations…
10 ways people are showering wrong
From ditching a razor to only soaping certain parts of the body, experts reveal the ways you're showering all wrong - and what to do instead...
9 early signs of prostate cancer
Symptoms might not appear for some men until the cancer has spread, so here are nine early signs of prostate cancer...
Taking aspirin after mini-stroke may reduce risk of major stroke
Right after a mini-stroke, people have a 1,000 times higher risk of major stroke than people in the general population, the researchers noted...
How much water should you drink to prevent kidney stones?
The question that always remains is how much water you need to drink to prevent kidney stones and stay healthy...
Can you really catch up on lost sleep?
Researchers calculated that their risk of developing diabetes increased significantly (by 16 percent) after sleep deprivation, but returned to normal levels after the two nights of extended sleep...
6 biggest myths your painkillers
Richard Rosenquist, MD, Chairman of Pain Management at Cleveland Clinic, debunks six common myths about prescription painkillers, such as oxycodone and hydrocodone...
7 best and worst drinks to keep kids hydrated
So, what should kids drink? Here are some suggestions as well as other common beverages children should avoid...
5 healthy habits that can reduce your risk of cancer
For a condition like cancer, this saying is the most applicable. Although, there’s no guarantee that healthy and good habits make you immune, but it definitely reduces the risk...
10 questions about laser hair removal
Physician assistant Tonianne Grobmyer answers 10 questions that cover just about everything you need to know about laser hair removal...
4 risks associated with sleeping with contact lenses
Like every other part of our body, our eyes need oxygen to function. Since the cornea does not have its own blood supply, it takes oxygen from tears and the open air...
5 germiest places to have sex
MRSA, staph, strep, norovirus, ringworm—you name it, and it’s been found inside the gym locker room, a perfectly warm and moist environment for bacteria to thrive in...
Expert reveals six surprising ways to beat stress
But while we may not be able to control the things that cause us stress, there are ways to control how it affects us physically…
Natural remedies for acid reflux
If chronic heartburn is left untreated, it can lead to a more serious condition, like gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD...
5 ways to improve your heart health
Researchers have found that drinking flavanols have modest benefits to your heart health...
How you should wash your face?
While many of us would assume that tilting our face upwards beneath refreshing running water is the key to getting squeaky clean skin, the heat and pressure of the water is in fact causing damage, skincare expert Kaye Scott told Daily Mail Australia...
When you should worry because of cold hands and feet?
It’s true that cold extremities can signal other, more serious problems, including peripheral artery disease (PAD); rheumatologic conditions, such as scleroderma, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis; or underactive thyroid...
Experts reveal the 10 'red flag' symptoms that mean you could have cancer
The 10 red flags for cancer are ingrained in the minds of doctors and healthcare workers the world over...
Obese people should reduce sitting time to lower heart disease risk
Their findings are featured in the journal Preventive Medicine...
Men should exercise BEFORE eating and women AFTER to burn the most fat, scientists reveal
While men burned more fat if they exercised before eating, it was the opposite for women...
7 simple steps to SLASH your risk of heart failure
Once a person develops heart failure, they face a lifetime living with the condition, for which, until recently there were few effective treatments...
Five tips to avoid a belly like Santa’s
Choose foods that have been associated with healthier body weights in the longer term and increased satiety in the shorter term, such as fruits and vegetables, and leaner foods that are higher in fibre and protein...
Can you get pregnant from 'precum'?
A 2011 study found pre-ejaculatory samples could contain motile sperm...
Why you should NEVER drink water after spicy food
If a suffering diner drinks water – a polar substance – it is like mixing water and oil, so the water will spread the capsaicin around the mouth, intensifying the pain...
Here's why you bruise so easily
A bruise is simply “an injury to the soft tissue in the skin that causes blood to leak out of the blood vessels into the skin, which causes the skin to turn funny colors”...
On which side of the bed is it better to sleep?
Conversely, those who slept on the right side of the bed were nine per cent more inclined to prefer their own company, seven per cent more likely to get up in bad mood...
3 common myths about HIV, AIDS
The virus weakens your ability to fight infections and cancer. People with HIV are said to have AIDS when the virus makes them very sick and they develop certain infections or cancers...
3 questions to ask before going through IVF
Dr. Richard Scott, from the Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey, spoke with Dr. Manny Alvarez, senior managing health editor for FoxNews.com, about the most important questions to ask before going through IVF...
Want to lose weight? Count bites instead of calories
Those in the pilot test counted the number of bites they took each day and then committed to taking 20 to 30 percent fewer bites over the next four weeks...
How to recognize diabetes? 4 important symptoms
1.5 million deaths worldwide were directly caused by diabetes in 2012...
5 tips on preventing diabetes
While there is undoubted support for maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly and eating well, below are some lesser known...
3 bad habits that can be good for you
Now scientists at Leeds University and University College London believe fidgeting helps counter the risk of serious illnesses...
Brushing your teeth in the dark could be the key to a better night’s sleep
According to Foster, we confuse our bodies, especially in winter when the days are shorter, due to our overall reliance on electric lights...
Best breakfast: skip the carb-heavy and go protein-rich
This is also why breaking this fast from the previous night is necessary during the morning...
3 tips to reduce high cholesterol
Here, read on to find out the latest recommendations and strategies doctors are using to help their patients get healthy...
Several tips to keep your mind sharp
Recent research has highlighted what appear to be several intriguing ways to counter the effects of aging on gray matter...
Several strategies to add more activity into your day
Exercise level is one of the most dramatically modifiable risk factors that individuals can change to affect their overall risk level...
Nutritionist busts 3 food myths even smart people believe
Here, writing for Healthista, he separates the science from the hype...
Insulin inhaler is a new option if you have diabetes
The new drug, called Afrezza®, delivers insulin in the form of a fine powder, and you can inhale it at the start of a meal to help with blood sugar control...
4 ways to boost your immune system
Dr. Manny Alvarez, senior managing editor of FoxNewsHealth.com, has some advice on how to boost your immune system...
What is the best sex positions to get pregnant?
Is there anything women can do to naturally increase their chances of getting pregnant? Well actually, the position you have sex in could be vital...
6 little-known habits that can increase cancer risk for women
In the spirit of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, avoid these six surprising habits that may be harming your breast health...
Do you feel tired all the time? It could be iron deficiency symptom
But there are many more ways your body could be warning you that you're low in iron...
What to do when your child won’t drink milk
Here are the top five things he wants parents to know about milk, calcium and helping kids build strong bones...
Prostate cancer: symptoms and prevention
Prostate cancer may not cause signs or symptoms in its early stages, however in its more advanced stages, symptoms can include...
4 common myths about breast cancer
There is no disagreement among experts that mammograms save lives, reducing mortality by 20 percent...
9 risks factors for liver disease -- besides alcohol
Below, the foundation has listed nine risk factors (not including alcohol) that can cause liver disease...
What happens to your body when you don’t get enough sleep
Thanks to a report from the National Sleep Foundation, you can aim for a targeted sleep number tailored to your age...
6 healthy alternatives to processed wheat
By contrast, ancient grains haven’t been tampered with, are typically not refined, and offer an assortment of beneficial nutrients...
Daily aspirin: should you take it to prevent cancer?
The task force said its recommendation is based on studies that have shown that people who have taken aspirin long-term (at least 5 to 10 years) have a reduced risk of colon cancer...
4 common misconceptions about breast cancer
Clarification will lead to better understanding, and better health. Below are a few of the most common misconceptions...
Eat right to protect your sight
For optimal eye health, there are a few culinary tricks, too...
Recipe for perfect bedtime story
Such knowledge might just come in handy because the survey also found that parents spend a total of one week a year trying to get their children to go to sleep...
Should you stop counting calories?
The editorial was published online Thursday (Aug. 26) in the journal Open Heart...
5 questions every man is afraid to ask his doctor
Here are the 5 most common urology-related questions he gets and his answers to each...
Tips to help you break your child’s sugary drink habit
Since many children are so accustomed to sugary drinks, it does take time to break the bad habit...
6 tips to keep your voice healthy and strong
Your voice is powerful, and it plays an essential role in your life...
3 health conditions that stormy weather can make worse
Weather can affect a number of health conditions, including asthma, allergies and even headaches...
Dandruff: What is it and how it should be treated?
Dandruff is a form of seborrheic dermatitis. Seborrheic dermatitis is a common type of chronic dermatosis that usually affects areas of the body that contain plenty of sebaceous glands...
5 tips to getting your kids to sleep earlier
The right amount of rest will give your children the right amount of focus and energy in the classroom...
First aid tips for 5 eye irritants, injuries
Most eye injuries, like getting soap or a tiny foreign body in the eye, are minor...
6 germaphobe habits we should all follow
Here are six germaphobe behaviors that will help you stay healthy...
You've been stopping your nosebleeds wrong your entire life
Then tilt your head slightly forward at your neck. This way, the blood that’s already in your nose will pour out through your nostrils rather than down your throat...
Blood pressure readings can be used to indicate excessive sodium intake
The American Heart Association recommends consuming no more than 1,500 milligrams of sodium per day...
When back pain means more than a back problem
For example, lumbar spinal stenosis is a nerve problem and peripheral arterial disease is related to blood flow, but the two have many symptoms in common...
Constipation: 6 ways to unblock yourself
Try simple fixes first, but if they fail, don’t suffer needlessly. See a doctor — and find out what treatments can get your bowels moving again.
11 ways to help your child adjust to a new baby
Experts say it’s normal for older sibs to be jealous, act out and fear that they’ll no longer be number one...
Dynamic stretching: 6 Do’s and Don’ts
Dynamic stretches offer a lot of benefits...
What you should know about swelling in your legs
Some people walk with a limp due to obesity or arthritis, for example, so their calf muscle is not able to push up fluid when they walk...
5 common injuries and how to treat them
Here's our guide to treating 5 common injuries...
Exercise more to reduce breast cancer risk
For overall health, public health officials recommend we be physically active for at least 150 minutes per week at moderate intensity, or 60 to 75 minutes per week at vigorous intensity...
The science behind stinky feet
Now a new video has revealed the science behind stinky feet – and it even provides some tips to help you combat it...
4 tips for nondrug relief from chronic pain
Here are some tips for nondrug relief from chronic pain, according to Chauncey Crandall...
Do you need a heart-lung machine for your heart surgery?
The goal is to plan the best surgery for each person. It should be based on their individual case and health history...
6 tips for outdoor fitness training
Here are our top tips on how to get re-integrated to training outdoors...
4 things you should know about back pain
Here are four things you should know about back pain, with advice from spine health experts Teresa Dews, MD and Todd Francis, MD, PhD...
Sleep expert's top tips to beat the heat at night
Experts warn sleeping in temperatures above 24°C causes people to wake up during the night or endure light or fragmented sleep...
Top 6 insect repellents
Testers applied repellents to their forearms and reached small cages containing 200 female mosquitoes...
3 vital ingredients to keeping your bones healthy
About 10 million U.S. adults have osteoporosis, the NOF reports...
4 ways to stop age-related muscle loss
Here are four ways to prevent, halt, or even reverse age-related muscle loss...
Steps to prevent MERS
Here are some steps one can take to prevent MERS...
How to avoid an infection from a salon pedicure
Before you go, however, make sure the salon you choose is clean and that the staff routinely sterilizes the instruments...
Why you should always wash new clothes
But it is also linked to skin irritation and allergic reactions, while some scientists even believe it can raise the risk of cancer...
You should be counting the CHEMICALS not caloriesin your daily diet to stay slim
In fact, processed and manufactured foods are often full of chemicals that most of us simply don’t know are even there...
6 ways to shape up before surgery
For scheduled operations, here are six things you can do ahead of time to maximize your chances for a successful outcome...
5 useful tips for those who can’t concentrate at work
If you struggle to stay alert, massage therapist Suzi Cinalli, from The Vital Touch, might have just the answer...
4 ways to banish belly fat
From writing a food diary to doing short burst of tough exercise, he reveals the best ways to burn away belly fat...
What's the secret to living to 100?
The findings appear in the Scandinavian Cardiovascular Journal...
4 health products you should never buy online
While you have to be careful with whatever you buy, these four products below can run you into a lot of trouble—and harm...
Coping with infertility: advice on dealing with difficulties in getting pregnant
This is what they shared at CNN...
7 secrets to keeping your kidneys healthy
You can do a number of things to keep your kidneys functioning properly and keep them as healthy as possible at every stage of life...
How to choose the healthiest fish?
There are some important details to which you should pay attention...
How to choose olive oil?
Olive oil is produced by grinding olives and extracting the oil by mechanical or chemical means...
Napping: Helpful or harmful to your sleep?
Studies show that people who took midday naps performed up to 20 percent better in memory exercises than those who didn’t...
How you can treat painful ingrown toenails
For recurring ingrown nails, your doctor may suggest a common office procedure called the phenol and alcohol matrixectomy...
6 'quack' cures that really work
Here are some treatments deemed quackery by mainstream medicine that work...
5 things you should know if your child wants to wear makeup
There are five tips that apply to any makeup wearer. According to Dr. Kubiczek-Love, parents should help their children...
What should a man avoid if he wants to have children?
Sperm actually need low levels of free radicals in order to function...
7 question that arise during dry brushing
The mechanical action of dry brushing is wonderful for exfoliating dry winter skin. It also helps detoxify by increasing blood circulation and promoting lymph flow/drainage...
9 tips to avoid the flu during pregnancy
For example, if a pregnant mother is having trouble breathing she won’t have enough oxygen for her baby, which could lead to birth defects and brain damage...
Specialists advise people over 50 get tested for Hep C
The specialist say, the main target for Hepatitis C is the liver and it is actually the leading cause of all chronic liver disease in the United States...
How to prevent hypothermia?
However, some preventative measures can help not only avoid hypothermia, but also save people's life...
7 tips to defuse anger
Here are some tips to defuse this harmful emotion...
Is napping harmful for our sleep?
Napping causes the brain to get rid of adenosine rapidly, so we may fall asleep at night with a difficulty...
3 reasons to say no to e-books and start reading paper books again
E-books seem not to be as great at paper books, and here are 3 major reasons to say no to them...
Several seemingly useful tips
There's a lot of talk surrounding the number of meals a person should eat each day...
4 Ways to Control Your Gout These New Year’s days
Don’t reach for the salt shaker; if you have gout, you don’t need any more sodium than what is already in cooked food...
8 steps to avoid ''allergic'' holidays
If you humidify your home, try to keep indoor humidity levels no higher than 40-50%...
5 Simple Steps to Avoid Germs at the Holidays
This is also an important piece of advice as it helps everyone. The truth is we can expose another 5, 10, 15 or 100 people...
Weigh yourself on Wednesday to lose most weight
The Finnish team took 40 overweight adults and analysed 2,838 different weight readings over the course of a year...
Cutting salt reduces headaches: Johns Hopkins study
People who reduced their salt intake to three grams a day suffered significantly fewer headaches…
4 tips to sleep better — when you worry about not sleeping
“If you’re very worried about getting good sleep, you can put a lot of effort into getting sleep and…
Cold all the time? Here's why
The body conserves energy and produces less heat when you don’t eat…
Never ignore these cancer warning signs
53 percent of the participants had experienced at least one of the potential cancer symptoms in the previous three months…
7 tips to overcome asthma when you exercise
Sometimes irritants in the air, especially at indoor swimming pools, can aggravate asthma…
7 ways to get better sleep during the holidays
If you have trouble winding down before bedtime, learn a relaxation technique like progressive muscle relaxation…
5 tips to help you choose and give safe holiday toys
Cleveland Clinic Children’s pediatrician Michael Macknin, MD, offers these guidelines to help prevent injuries...
7 subtle symptoms men should never ignore
Men who snore regularly should see a doctor…
Some practical marriage advice: get hitched with someone your own age
Whomever said divorces are expensive wasn’t kidding…
How you can get the best, most accurate mammogram
The smallest amount of motion during the examination can result in blurring of the image…
5 top flu vaccine myths
Your body’s level of immunity from a vaccine received last season declines over time…
8 myths about your back – busted
The best thing for your back is gentle exercise…
Itchy scalp? 5 common problems and fixes
Dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis are the most common reasons for an itchy scalp…
3 workout supplements you shouldn’t pack in your gym bag
Since creatine and caffeine are both diuretics, taking too much of a pre-workout with both ingredients can easily lead to dehydration, kidney problems, and high blood pressure...
6 Surprising Ways to Stay Healthy During Cold and Flu Season
A handful of immune system-boosting habits can go a long way toward warding off infections this fall and winter...
5 healthy habits prevent colon cancer
The association was greater among men than women…
How to know if it’s taking too long to get pregnant
Nicole Herbst and her husband, Rob, found themselves in that last category — unexplained infertility…
6 easy habits to keep migraines away
Beyond relieving stress, sex may squelch migraine symptoms…
You can manage your pain without medications
Osteopathic physicians are trained to be holistic in their approach to patients…
How to survive acid reflux – without a pill
Chew a piece or two before bedtime…
Ankle and wrist injuries: facts and best fixes
A fracture is immediately obvious when there’s a deformity to the ankle or wrist…
How does conjunctivitis affect your baby
Make sure that your hands and your baby’s hand are thoroughly cleansed to avoid spreading the infection…
Shingles: what you should do if the chicken pox virus returns
Some shingles sufferers develop a chronic pain condition, sometimes accompanied by persistent itching, that long outlasts the initial outbreak…
Is that a heat rash? Cool it down quickly
If you or your child experience heat rash, you should start the cool-down process right away…
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about hiccups (and how to get rid of them)
The cure for hiccups is pretty simple: increase the level of CO2 in your bloodstream…
4 ways to eliminate body odor for good hygiene
Vinegar, whether it’s apple cider or white, can help lower the pH level of the skin for an anti-bacteria environment…
First aid tips for bleeing
If the blood soaks through, apply a second bandage on top…
7 ways to increase low breast milk supply
Stress can definitely affect milk supply, especially for moms with babies in the NICU…
Best ways to protect your hair from sun damage
If you swim in a chlorinated pool, make sure you rinse the pool water…
Tips for keeping your kitchen germ-free
Use different sponges for different tasks, so you don’t cross-contaminate…
Is it safe to wear contact lenses in the pool?
Daily disposable lenses are your best bet for swimming…
Can hot tubs make you sick?
Water in hot tubs is not hot enough to kill bacteria and can actually help them grow faster…
Tips for treating excessive sweating
Use over-the-counter antiperspirants that contain aluminum chloride…
5 ways to use mayonnaise for beauty
Anything with vinegar will help to kill head lice…
5 do’s and don’ts for teaching kids good eating habits
Kids may need exposure to a food 10 to 20 times before they decide to eat it…
Want to appear 10 years younger? Just buy a dog
On average dog owners have lower levels of depression…
Summer sadness? 5 tips to reclaim your happiness
If you do happen upon evidence of a friend having a blast somewhere you’d really like to be…
5 amazing reasons sleeping naked is good for your health
Sleeping in the nude with your partner can help stimulate the release of the “love” hormone oxytocin...
5 ways to beat the heat and stay hydrated
When it’s baking hot outside you can’t beat the bubbly coolness of seltzer, which has zero calories and sodium, and comes in a variety of flavors…
6 essential blood tests you should have
Just as the amount, color, odor, and feel of the oil on a car's dipstick offer clues about wear and tear on the engine…
Fight Baldness Without Drugs
Once you find and correct the problem, you should start to get your hair back in three to six months…
Get Happy: 6 Little-Known Ways To Boost Your Mood Without The Use Of Medication
If I’m standing like this, the brain apparently thinks, I must feel in control…
Battling garlic breath? Eat an apple: Scientists reveal the best foods to get rid of the smell
Of all the foods, raw apple was found to be particularly effective…
Avoid these gross foot infections
It’s not the tape itself that does the trick—it’s most likely the skin’s allergic reaction to…
Ulcerative colitis: What you need to know
I recommend using Imodium, which can be purchased over-the-counter one hour before the event...
5 ways to lower arterial pressure without medication
Go for a brisk walk...
How to reverse heart disease: Doctor's plan
Making sure you're getting enough natural fiber in your diet...
10 nervous habits that are bad for your health
Painting your nails may discourage you from chewing…
How safe is your kitchenware?
Nonstick cookware can also leach another toxic element directly into your food...
9 effective treatments for migraine
Here are some things you can do to treat migraine...
How to raise your confidence and feel better: research
Dress well...
Some useful relaxation tips
While lying in bed, start counting backwards from 100. Do it slowly, about once a second, 100...99...98...
Drinking alcohol without getting drunk: Dry yeast breaking down alcohol molecules
Simply one teaspoon per beer right before you start drinking will make you almost invincible to getting drunk, which has kept Koch’s beer consumption in check...
Nicotine gum: Is it safe?
According to the American Lung Association, people should not chew more than 24 pieces of nicotine gum a day and they shouldn't use it for more than three months...
What to do if your child has asthma
Every asthmatic needs an action plan, and this is especially true for children...
14 useful tips for easing your back pain
Grandma was right! Slouching is bad for you...
Lifestyle changes to ease heartburn symptoms
He says lifestyle changes are most important to help prevent that sphincter from opening in the first place...
Too much alcohol is dangerous during epilepsy
Experts define “moderate use” as one or two drinks a day...
What can be behind a simple headache?
Experts say that a headache is often the first sign of a serious and even life-threatening illness...
How to keep your heart healthy
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Natural methods of hypertension treatment
Since hypertension is a disease primarily caused by lifestyle choices, positive changes can help bring those high numbers under control...
What you need to know about essential tremor
Tremors generally affect people’s hands, but occasionally they affect their head, jaw or voice...
How dangerous are drinks?
These drinks have about the same amount of caffeine per serving as a cup of coffee...
Syndrome of oral allergy – what you need to know
For some people who have hay fever, fresh fruits, vegetables and certain nuts and spices can trigger an allergic reaction...
Simple tips for patients with back pain for doing their chores
But the chores themselves aren’t to blame...
How to live a long life
ake a good look at yourself naked in front of a mirror...
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