10 Negative Effects of High Blood Sugar You May Experience

It messes with your gut

GI problems? The nerves that control internal body functions, like digestion, are vulnerable to high blood sugar levels, too. People can have severe constipation, frequent bouts of diarrhea, or both.

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You probably know it can blow up your waistline, but fast food may also have a surprising impact on your mood and mind. Unfortunately, the consequences that these junk food

7 Signs You’re Suffering From Hormonal Imbalance

A.S. October 13, 2017

Bloating None of us asked for this magic trick. Bloating adds pounds and inches, and it can come and go without warning. Nanette Santoro, M.D., a reproductive endocrinologist, tells Shape

7 Healthy Habits Worth Adopting Into Your Life

A.C. January 15, 2018

You can find “the elixir of life” in every day habits, because, if you stay healthy enough, you can really enjoy your golden years as a senior. We asked medical

10 Foods in Your Fridge You Should Throw Away Now

A.S. September 21, 2017

Diet Soda We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: diet soda is a big NO-NO! “Artificial sweeteners have been linked to a number of problems, from throwing off

Natural Ways to Boost Your Immune System

A.C. October 14, 2018

Less talking, more doing According to Harvard Medical School, “Regular exercise is one of the pillars of healthy living. It improves cardiovascular health, lowers blood pressure, helps control body weight,

7 Scary Things Your Mattress Could Give You

A.C. July 10, 2018

Your memory could suffer If you have trouble sleeping on an old mattress, your memory could also suffer. Dr. Siegel says one of the functions of sleep is memory consolidation.

These Hand Exercises Reduce Arthritis Pain

A.C. March 4, 2018

Thumb bend Start in the same position and bend your thumb inward toward your palm and stretch for the bottom of the pinky finger with your thumb. If you can’t

7 Easy Ways to Overcome Smartphone Addiction

C.C. September 11, 2020

Spend time with your partner “One of the reasons we’re so overly attached to our smartphones is because we do get a rush of dopamine, serotonin, [when we use them],”

8 Easy Tips to Make Your Coffee Super Healthy

A.C. April 22, 2018

Avoid low-fat and artificial creamers These types of creamers are highly processed and may contain not-so-good ingredients. Natural foods are always a better choice, so instead of a non-dairy creamer

These Are the Best Exercises to Increase Lung Capacity

A.C. July 9, 2019

Did you know that even your lungs need exercise to stay healthy and for your body to function normally? Every activity in the body is dependent on oxygen, including the

30 Seemingly Innocent Symptoms That Always Require Immediate Medical Attention

A.C. March 9, 2021

11. You have weakness on only one side of your body An emergency medicine specialist medical director of the Weingart Foundation Emergency Department at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in

7 Superfoods That Keep You Hydrated All Day Long

A.S. October 16, 2017

Watermelon Water content: 91.5% water It’s fairly obvious that watermelon is full of, well, water, but this juicy melon is also among the richest sources of lycopene, a cancer-fighting antioxidant

8 Healthy Habits Approved by Medical Professionals

A.C. August 23, 2019

As humans, we’re all creatures of habit. But often times, habits—smoking, drinking, slamming snooze (twice) every morning—are frowned upon. Not all habits, however, are negative. In fact, some can actually

Nutritionists Eat Every Fall These 7 Healthy Foods!

A.C. September 9, 2019

It’s time to say goodbye to sweet summer berries and juicy watermelon but there are plenty of healthy superfoods to reach for in the fall. Skip the usual pumpkin spice

Popular Hair Myths You Should STOP Believing

A.S. July 18, 2017

Switching shampoos is good for your hair “It’s fine to switch shampoos, if you like different effects (one is anti-dandruff, one is volumizing, and so on), but it’s perfectly fine

Here’s How to Get Rid of Back Pain (5 Easy Ways)

A.C. April 25, 2019

When it comes to back pain, the odds are not in your favor. In fact, more than chest pain, more than breathing issues, more than pretty much everything except the