Healthy Habits

Simple Ways to Boost Your Morning Coffee

10 Homemade Cures for Mosquito Bites

Here Are Some Reasons Why Your Breathing Is Blocked

7 Diet Changes That Help You Drop Pounds Instantly

14 Heart-Healthy Foods That Are Incredibly Cheap

6 Factors That Could Put You at Risk for a Heart Attack

5 Reasons You Have Swollen Fingers

6 Factors That Could Put You at Risk for a Heart Attack

A.C. May 23, 2019

Each year some 610,000 people in the United States die of heart disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)—that’s one quarter of all deaths, making it the leading cause of death in the country for both men and women. Of course not every heart attack kills, but the CDC estimates that around 735,000 Americans suffer from a heart attack annually. It’s scary stuff,

5 Reasons You Have Swollen Fingers

A.C. May 23, 2019

You have arthritis pain, and the inflammation in your joints causes your fingers to swell up

6 UTI Symptoms Every Woman Should Know

A.C. May 22, 2019

In addition to menstrual cramps, birth control side effects, and even pregnancy complications, tack this onto

10 Ways to Improve Your Mental Health

A.C. May 22, 2019

If you devote so much attention to daily obligations and physical health that you often neglect

Summer Foods & Drinks That Prevent Weight Loss

A.C. May 22, 2019

Ahhh, it’s summer: barbecues, cocktails at the pool, baseball games, and lots of fried chicken, ribs, potato salad, ice cream, hot dogs, and beer. The living may be easy, but you need to know about

High-Protein Diet: Is it Right for You? (Pros, Cons and How it Works)

A.C. May 22, 2019

Lose weight while eating steak, burgers, cheese, and bacon? High-protein, low-carb plans like Atkins and the Zone can

5 Simple Remedies for Occasional Bloating

A.C. May 20, 2019

Fluid retention, puffiness, or bloating refers to the abnormal accumulation of fluid throughout the body. Quite often this

Common Types of Eczema Dermatologists Want You to Know

A.C. May 20, 2019

Eczema is not one skin condition but several, divided into categories. While they may differ in appearance or

EDITOR’S PICKS

10 Warning Signs Cholesterol Is Harming Your Legs

A.C. May 14, 2019

Cholesterol can clog the heart’s blood vessels, but it can also affect the legs, leading to peripheral arterial disease, or PAD. Up to 12 million people in the U.S. have

10 Subtle Signs of Mono You Shouldn’t Ignore

A.C. April 30, 2019

The virus responsible for infectious mononucleosis (commonly known as mono) affects about 90 percent of the population worldwide, and most commonly strikes teenagers and young adults ages 15 to 30.

6 Symptoms of Allergy You May Be Ignoring

A.C. April 23, 2019

Stop for a second to take a look around. No matter where you are right now, odds are that at least one person nearby is dealing with some sort of

10 Signs of Age-Related Eye Problems

A.C. April 19, 2019

Regular eye exams are the very best way to avoid vision problems, even as you grow older. If you haven’t had an eye exam in over a year, schedule a

5 Signs You Could Be Anemic

A.C. April 16, 2019

Anemia is defined as the condition of not having enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout the body, and there are many, many forms of it. There are

9 Seemingly Innocent Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore

A.C. March 22, 2019

“A lot of times, people are worried they have the rarest cancer you’ve ever heard of on the Internet,” says Dr. Joshua Tobin, director of trauma anesthesiology at the University

8 Signs You Have Irritable Bowel Syndrome

A.C. March 19, 2019

Irritable bowel syndrome is a gut disorder characterized by cramps, bloating, and bouts of constipation and diarrhea, among other symptoms. Disrupted communication between the gut and brain causes the signs

10 Signs of Arthritis You Should Pay Attention To

A.C. March 17, 2019

Arthritis signs should not be ignored. You must pay attention to arthritis signs so that you can get an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment prescribed by a doctor. Are you

10 Warning Signs of Adult ADHD

A.C. March 13, 2019

A lot of the time it’s not hard to spot ADHD in kids. But adults can have more subtle symptoms. This means many adults struggle with ADHD and may not

6 Surprising Signs You’re Not Eating Enough Protein

A.C. March 12, 2019

You should get a minimum of 10% of your daily calories from protein. (For a target of grams, multiply your weight in pounds by 0.36.) And you want it from

Things Your Nails Can Tell You About Your Health

A.C. March 12, 2019

Did you know your nails can reveal clues to your overall health? A touch of white here, a rosy tinge there, or some rippling or bumps may be a sign

6 Subtle Signs of Lupus to Watch Out For

A.C. March 7, 2019

Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes swelling (inflammation) and a wide variety of symptoms. Lupus affects everyone differently. Some people have only a few mild symptoms and others have

10 Strange Signs You’re Having an Allergic Reaction

A.C. March 5, 2019

Whether you already know what allergens seem to affect you, or suspect that you could be reacting to a substance that, previously unbeknownst to you, you are allergic to, knowing

Early Signs of Colon Cancer to Look Out For

A.C. February 26, 2019

Colorectal cancers (colon and rectal cancer), are the third most common type of cancer in men and women, resulting in nearly 50,000 deaths every year. Colon cancer is more common

8 Signs of Iron Deficiency You Shouldn’t Ignore

A.C. February 25, 2019

As the name suggests, iron deficiency happens when the body doesn’t have enough of the mineral iron, leading to low levels of red blood cells. This occurs because you need

6 Signs You May Have Kidney Disease

A.C. February 22, 2019

While the only way to know for sure if you have kidney disease is to get tested, we share six possible signs you may have kidney disease. If you’re at risk