Asthma is usually considered a child's disease, yet the risk of asthma-related mortality is actually higher among people aged over 55. The reasons why asthma can hit seniors particularly hard is manifold and includes lung changes as we age, mistaken...
Often touted as "one of the healthiest drinks in the world," green tea has been gaining popularity for its slew of health benefits. And its no wonder – from its purported benefits to its more proven effects, green tea...
Imagine you’re out in a field on a beautiful, sunny day.
You’ve spent a few hours in the great outdoors and you’re feeling good about life. You’re looking down at a hole you dug after your metal detector told you...
There is considerable debate amongst the medical profession over “Are back braces effective in preventing injury?”
Below you will see evidence which support the claim that back braces are in fact effective at treating back pain. Also explained is how...
While elective procedures remain on hold during the nation’s Covid-19 outbreak due to inherent risks of spreading the virus, the arthritic pain that many patients were hoping to resolve through total joint replacement surgery is ever present. During this...
A nation in lockdown has been telling its citizens, seniors or otherwise, that the only really safe place to be during this pandemic is snug within four (or more) walls, at home.
And certainly there has been an outpouring of ideas...
Although retirement doesn’t tend to be linked with boosting your fitness and activity levels, remaining in good health is crucial. With the newfound freedom and spare time on your hands, embracing an active lifestyle after you have retired can...
Are you wondering if the whole world is going keto? 'Keto diet' is the viral phrase that’s featured almost everywhere today: in the churches, social media posts, comments, news coverage in the broadcasting channels. The success stories and testimonials...
Basically, the human body is about 75 percent water. Water is found between cells, inside cells, within blood vessels. Without water, man cannot survive. This is why our bodies have a very sophisticated water management system that keeps our...
A common question among mesothelioma patients, or even people just interested in learning about the cancer, revolves around levels of asbestos exposure.
They ask, “How much asbestos must you be exposed to in order to develop mesothelioma?” or “How often must asbestos...
