In today’s modern era, everyone is obsessed with selfies. In times of old, self-portraits and grand painting were commissioned to fulfill one’s need for self-indulgence. Today, all of that is just a pose and the click of a phone camera away. Unfortunately, it seems that this trend has detrimental effects on the mental health of …
Many people scoff at holistic therapy, often calling into question the effectiveness of such treatments. What should truly be understood, however, is that such treatments can help the patient in indirect ways. When done in conjunction with a trained and licensed therapist and under the watchful eye of one’s doctor, participating in such treatments gives …
A new threat to the health and safety of the public has been sweeping newspaper headlines. Although this disease is far from new, it rarely ever makes its way to the US, which is why its appearance is particularly frightening. The name of this illness is the monkeypox virus. Typically, this virus is found in …
Cardiovascular and blood circulatory diseases are perhaps the number one global cause of deaths in this day and age. In 2015 alone about 31% of deaths stemmed from coronary heart diseases and stroke. The U.S. alone has an average of 610,000 deaths caused by heart disease. The number of people affected by cardiovascular diseases has …
Scientists around the world are searching for a cure to the terrible reality of cancer. At times, this worldwide race is reminiscent of the space race that took place in the 50s and 70s. Every country has its top scientists searching for the miracle cure. It seems like there are new boundaries being broken on …
You’ve probably been told that eggs are healthy for you because of the high amounts of protein that they have in them. However, there are indications that eating three or more eggs in a week can lead to heart disease and other health issues, making them an unhealthy food for many people. Nutritionists and other …
People have been seeking a cure for cancer for decades and decades. Although today, it is possible to somewhat treat and manage cancer, many still lose their lives to this disease. The medical treatments that patients have to undergo can be very taxing and exhausting, even when they work out. It certainly seems like a …
A plant known as the giant Hogweed, or Heracleum mantegazzianum, has been spreading and growing, making its way across a number of states in America. It might look quite beautiful, but the fact is that contact with this plant can have devastating effects. There are a number of dangerous plants out there that can irritate …
A healthy 18-year-old recently died after consuming an excessive amount of under-cooked pork. Not many people know that under-cooked pork meat has the potential to carry parasitic larvae that eat parts of the human brain. After suffering a seizure, the man was taken to the emergency room to receive medical care for his condition. Tragically, …
There is growing evidence that being close to nature and the outdoors can benefit good health. But many city-dwellers don’t have the opportunity to be surrounded by the natural healing benefits associated with trees and plants. Most people today are dealing with high levels of stress and anxiety, some of which is caused by air …