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Sit up and avoid crunching the stomach If your mom ever told you not to lie down after eating, she was on to something. When you lie flat, gastric juices
Cancer is the No. 2 cause of death in the US, second only to heart disease. It fundamentally affects the way our cells grow and divide, changing them in perverse
Nearly one-third of Americans have stopped taking a prescription drug at some time without consulting their doctor, according to the 2017 NPR-Truven Health Analytics Health Poll. The biggest reason given
It’s hard to believe, but your body holds about 60,000 miles of blood vessels. Along with your heart and other muscles, they make up your circulatory system. This network of
After studying a group of healthy individuals for more than 10 years, researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center discovered that those who scored poorly on five simple
More than 15 million Americans are livings with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), which is an accelerating lung disease that causes serious breathing difficulties and can even be fatal. The
Last night’s dinner can be a lifeline when you need a hot and ready lunch, but you may want to think twice before reheating these foods. Even if you’re in
Parkinson’s disease is known as a progressive nervous system disorder that is responsible for affecting movement. Its symptoms start gradually, sometimes being characterized simply by a barely noticeable tremor in
According to American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology, almost half of Americans have high blood pressure. High blood pressure is also known as hypertension and can ne
Virtual healthcare represents “virtual visits” that occur between patients and their doctors via communications technology in real time. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual appointments could solve a lot of problems.
Added sugars are empty calories. Your body doesn’t need them, and they can pack on the pounds pretty quickly. The average American eats about 22 teaspoons a day. That’s more
If you’re living with osteoarthritis, chances are the pain, swelling, and stiffness may have limited your activities and fitness routine over the years. This “wear and tear” form of arthritis
You will be surprised to read what your medicine cabinet hides, because you probably have at least four drugs that are on this list. Many common drugs have side effects,
It’s not uncommon to experience heartburn, especially after eating spicy foods or a large meal. According to the Cleveland Clinic, approximately 1 in 10 adults experience heartburn at least once
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
Food poisoning is a horrible, even potentially life-threatening experience. But it’s hard to determine if food is safe to eat, partly because problems are relatively rare. But knowing which foods
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