While all of us can recognize symptoms that warrant a visit to the emergency room, there are less obvious health symptoms that are really easy to miss. “Some people are in denial and don’t want to assume the worst,” explains Dr. Jonathan Kerr, a family physician at Belleville Queen’s University Family Medicine Centre in Belleville,
The term “mental health” is often used in reference to conditions such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and schizophrenia. But actually, “mental health” refers to our overall emotional, psychological and social well-being, both in and outside the context of named conditions, according to MentalHealth.gov, a resource curated by the U.S. government. Why it’s
Constipation is one of the most common digestive issues in the United States, affecting around 2.5 million people. It’s often difficult to identify the exact cause of constipation, because it can occur due to many factors. However, eating a poor diet and not exercising are major risk factors for constipation. That’s why is important to
Early liver disease symptoms and signs usually don’t occur. Symptoms of liver disease don’t often appear until the later stages of most liver conditions, and, by then the liver may have suffered serious or permanent damage. You can’t live without a functioning liver. Once liver failure happens, there’s only one option for survival – a
Do you want to lose weight but nothing seems to work for you? Try making once again your weight loss plan, but, this time with some pieces of advice from experts. Even if losing weight may seem like an impossible task, these MD experts are here for you. 1. Drink more water “The first tip
According to the report for the 2016 National Health Interview Survey, 25.5 million Adult Americans 18 and older reported experiencing vision loss. No one wants to experience vision loss, so you better prevent than treat. Take action now before is too late and call your doctor for an appointment if you’re experiencing one of these
Finding the best doctor for a disease or injury can be the hardest thing for everyone who doesn’t visit the hospital so often. Also, if you are one of those persons who think they don’t need a primary care physician, you are wrong. Your primary care physician is your most important health care professional. With
If you keep your leftovers in the fridge, they can be consumed in a few days, after that, the risk of food poisoning increases dramatically. As you probably know, food poisoning is caused by harmful germs, such as bacteria in contaminated food, and, because bacteria don’t change the taste or the smell of food, you
Studies show that more than 30 million Americans skip the most important meal of the day. Some are trying to cut “lots” of calories, some are way too busy during the morning rush, and others say they just don’t feel hungry. Here’s how skipping breakfast affects your body: You have a greater risk of heart
We can say that the heart is like an engine – without it, we can’t survive. If you want to take care of your heart, here are some pieces of advice from cardiologists: Opt for local food “Local fruits and vegetables are fresher and have fewer preservatives. They also taste better, so you’re more likely
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