10 Skin Symptoms That Can Reveal Major Health Issues

Darkened skin

If your skin has become dark and feels almost velvety, it’s important to see your doctor right away. This could be a sign of acanthosis nigricans, a diabetes-related skin condition that can show excess insulin in the bloodstream.

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This autoimmune disease is tricky to diagnose because it mimics so many other illnesses. If you have more than four of any of these symptoms of lupus, it may be

6 Healthy Habits to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

A.C. January 8, 2018

Get your blood sugar tested About 8 million people in the United States have diabetes and about 77 million have prediabetes, but they don’t know it. So, maybe it’s time

10 Conditions You Didn’t Know Were Contagious

A.C. August 23, 2019

Scabies “Scabies is extremely communicable,” says G. Thomas Ruiz, MD, OB/GYN, lead gynecologist at MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, California. He notes that it can be spread

The Many Health Benefits of Cabbage

A.C. March 19, 2019

It can help your heart Cabbage, especially red cabbage, seems to raise levels of beta-carotene, lutein, and other heart-protective antioxidants. It also helps lower something called “oxidized” LDL, which is

8 Clear Signs You Need to Move More

A.C. March 27, 2020

4. You always want to eat something As strange as it sounds, if you have a good appetite but you’re not exercising at all, it may be because your body

12 Foods That Lower The Risk Of Dementia

M. C. September 3, 2021

If you want to keep your brain healthy and active as you age, you need to focus on your diet as well. Our brain need a bunch of vitamins and

Major Symptoms of Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency

A.C. June 4, 2018

Malnutrition and vitamin deficiency Pancreatic enzymes break food into small molecules that your body can absorb into the bloodstream. When exocrine pancreatic insufficiency prevents the digestive system from breaking down

5 Fruit Combos You Should Start Your Day With

A.C. November 9, 2018

Antioxidant snack: Fig, red grape, pomegranate These fruits are high in antioxidants and disease-fighting compounds that guard our bodies from free radical damage and keep us looking and feeling youthful.

9 Unexpected Signs That Can Lead to Heart Attack

A.C. December 5, 2018

You log less than six hours of sleep each night Many adults struggle to get the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep each night, but consistently missing that mark

The 7 Most Effective Anti-Inflammatory Herbs

A.C. May 3, 2019

It seems like anytime you read about some sort of health issues, inflammation (a defensive mechanism your immune system activates automatically to deal with what it deems to be “foreign

7 Risk Factors for Stroke You Should Lower Immediately

A.C. April 14, 2018

Heart disease Heart disease represents a range of conditions that affect your heart including blood vessel diseases such as coronary artery disease and heart rhythm issues. Irregular heartbeat or atrial

Try These Tips to Ease Your Heartburn

A.C. May 30, 2019

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

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 and resemble little sausages. Or maybe you’ve chowed down a salty meal, and now

Why Do I Sweat So Much? Causes of Excessive Sweating

A.C. April 30, 2019

When you’re giving it your all at the gym, you don’t mind sweat. After all, a drenched tank top is practically a badge of honor—a sign that you’re pushing yourself

These Common Habits May Shorten Your Life

A.C. September 13, 2019

When you eat, how you watch TV, and a number of hygiene habits may be seemingly harmless, but in reality, they could be shaving years off of your life. Midnight

8 of the Most Surprising Reasons Why You’re Not Losing Weight

A.S. August 8, 2017

Are You Overly-Focused At Work? Sit for just a few hours and your body stops making a fat-inhibiting enzyme called lipase, researchers at the University of Missouri–Columbia found. If you