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- Broccoli Nutrition, Health Benefits, and Healthy Recipes - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneBroccoli belongs to the cruciferous vegetable family of cabbage, collard greens, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and kale. This low-calorie superfood is packed with nutrients, however, broccoli nutrition facts are often overlooked. Broccoli is rich in antioxidants, and vitamins C and K. How ...
Views: 954(1 vote) - Cytopenia: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention - by Submitted on May 11, 2017 from Victor MarchioneCytopenia is a term that you may have seen linked to a number of health issues. You may have read about it in articles discussing cancer, or perhaps you saw the word pop up in a piece about anemia. But, what does cytopenia mean exactly? What are common cytopenia symptoms? What Is ...
Views: 954 - Rheumatoid arthritis affects the heart, natural remedies for rheumatoid arthritis - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIf you’re over the age of 40, you’re at an increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis. An autoimmune disease, rheumatoid arthritis affects small joints like the ones found in your fingers and toes. Inflammation occurs between the joints often causing pain and swelling. Because rheumatoid arthritis ...
Views: 954 - Erectile dysfunction raises risk of unrecognized diabetes - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2015 from Victor MarchioneAccording to the University of Wisconsin, the prevalence of erectile dysfunction is about five percent for men over 40, but jumps to 15 percent for men over the age of 70. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is when a man can no longer have, or has difficulties holding, an erection. Recent research has ...
Views: 952 - Risk of aneurysm in the abdomen higher in psoriasis - by Submitted on May 05, 2016 from Victor MarchioneA new study found that psoriasis patients are more likely to develop ananeurysm in the abdomen, compared to those without the autoimmune disorder. Although the risk is small, it is still important to note. The researchers also found that the risk of an abdominal aneurysm increases with the ...
Views: 952 - 5 Simple steps to slow down the aging process - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIn a perfect world we would all never age, but unfortunately until the fountain of youth has been discovered we continue to age. Things like wrinkles, fine lines, and spots on the skin all seem to appear with each passing year and although you can’t stop aging you can take steps to age more ...
Views: 951 - 6 factors to help you live to 100, the secret to living to 100 - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThe life expectancy rate in the United States sits just below 79-years-old. This is nowhere near the small state of Monaco, which has the highest life expectancy – 89.73 years. For years, people have been trying to unravel the secrets to living a long life. Thanks to new research, more light has ...
Views: 951 - Thrombophlebitis (phlebitis) can cause superficial thrombophlebitis or deep vein thrombosis - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2016 from Victor MarchioneThrombophlebitis (phlebitis) can cause superficial thrombophlebitis or deep vein thrombosis. Thrombophlebitis is when a blood clot occurs in one or more veins within the legs. Although rare, thrombophlebitis can occur in the arms or neck as well. Veins affected by thrombophlebitis are ...
Views: 950 - What is the life expectancy of someone with Crohn’s disease? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneWhen someone has Crohn’s disease, the lining of the digestive system is inflamed. This inflammation can begin from the mouth but is commonly associated with the last section of the small intestine or the large intestine. Suffering from Crohn’s disease can mean that a person experiences diarrhea, ...
Views: 949 - Osteopenia natural treatment, prevent low bone density with diet and exercise - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2016 from Victor MarchioneMany people are familiar with the term osteoporosis, but fewer have heard the term osteopenia, which means lower bone density than normal. If you have osteopenia, your bone density may be lower than normal peak level, but it isn’t low enough to be considered osteoporosis. Bone density is ...
Views: 949 - Your lack of sleep can cause heart disease - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThere is a slew of health conditions which are plaguing Americans. From diabetes, to blood pressure these are just some health concerns wrecking havoc on the health of Americans. Some health concerns are related, so much so that if one area is unhealthy it can lead to additional health concerns. ...
Views: 949 - New blood pressure guidelines may pose risk to some patients - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2016 from Victor MarchioneThere is an ongoing debate with regards to whether older Americans should be put on blood pressure medications, but recent findings suggest that new guidelines may be putting some of these patients at risk for stroke. In 2014, a panel of experts suggested raising blood pressure guidelines for ...
Views: 947 - Surprising thing that increases your risk of heart attack - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2015 from Victor MarchioneAge, smoking, obesity, family history, blood pressure, cholesterol and lack of exercise are all known risk factors of having a heart attack. Therefore, we all get our vitals checked at the doctors, try to eat well and occasionally go for an outdoorsy walk when the weather is nice. But there is ...
Views: 946 - Brain damage likely from chronic stress and anxiety: Study - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2016 from Victor MarchioneBased on the results of an analytical study, scientists from the Rotman Research Institute, a division of Baycrest Health Sciences, caution people that chronic stress and anxiety may lead to an increased risk for developing depression, and even dementia. So what exactly is chronic ...
Views: 946 - Blood pressure numbers important for diabetics - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIf you’re diabetic, managing blood sugar is a main concern. It’s routine to check this before and after meals, a few times a day. Although monitoring blood sugar numbers is part of living with diabetes, there’s another number that diabetics should consider for their health. The other number ...
Views: 943 - Feel Less Full After a Big Meal - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWhether it is Christmas, Thanksgiving or some other special occasion, we are all guilty of over-indulging in a tasty meal from time to time. It can become rather uncomfortable when we have a big meal though. Bloating, fatigue, cramps, nausea, indigestion, and acid reflux are all associated with ...
Views: 943 - What Is Urethral Stricture? Causes, Symptoms, Treatments, and Exercises - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2017 from Victor MarchioneWhat Is Urethral Stricture? What is urethral stricture? Essentially, a urethral stricture is a constriction within your urethra, the thin tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. This is usually due to an inflammation of the urethra or scar tissue found within it. ...
Views: 943 - 5 Breakfast Smoothies for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneThe chilly winters are soon coming to an end. Spring and summer are when we want to look our best in skimpy shorts and floral frocks. It is during these seasons we want to lose those extra pounds gained during the holiday season. Having that said, let’s talk about the most important meal of ...
Views: 942 - Health Benefits of Berries, Healthy Berry recipes - by Submitted on May 28, 2015 from Victor MarchioneColorful, bit-size and oh-so sweet, berries are delicious and highly beneficial. They may be small in size, but berries really pack a punch when it comes to improving your health. And there is a berry out there for everyone, with different textures, flavors and dessert possibilities! Some ...
Views: 942 - Common daily foods that trigger depression - by Submitted on May 31, 2016 from Victor MarchioneThe effects of food can contribute to or exacerbate depression. Hundreds of years ago if you were depressed you were labeled as “mad” or “possessed.” In the modern ages; however, doctors have learned that psychological disorders explain most of these disturbances. Today, millions of people in ...
Views: 941 - Facts about Legionnaire’s Disease - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2015 from Victor MarchioneYou may have heard the latest news reports about the outbreak of Legionnaire’s disease in New York City. If you don’t know what Legionnaire’s disease is, the news probably didn’t faze you – but it will after this news story reveals that an outbreak can happen anywhere. If you aren’t familiar ...
Views: 941 - 5 Tips to Protect Aging Skin from the Sun - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2015 from Victor MarchioneSkin cancer is the most common of all cancers. Too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or from tanning beds is often the cause. This year an estimated 73,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with Melanoma, a dangerous type of skin cancer. Another 3.5 million ...
Views: 938 - The real reason your pain is getting worse - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2015 from Victor MarchioneLiving with pain can really impact your life. Normal, everyday activities can seem impossible, and over-the-counter pain-relievers only seem to offer a temporary fix. But new research has discovered what’s making your pain even worse. There is one significant factor standing between you and ...
Views: 937 - 4 signs of a serious illness - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2015 from Victor MarchioneInflammation is the body’s way of protecting itself from harm, but it typically gets a bad reputation. Although inflammation can be a shield, it can harm our health as well. When inflammation lasts for months or even years, it becomes chronic inflammation and that is the type you want to ...
Views: 937 - Fibromyalgia risk in women increased with poor sleep habits, new treatment uses potential drug targets for poor sleep - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneFibromyalgia risk in women is increased with poor sleep habits, but a new treatment uses potential drug targets for poor sleep to reduce the risk of fibromyalgia. The findings come from researchers in Norway who uncovered the association between fibromyalgia risk and poor sleep. The researchers ...
Views: 936 - Revealed: Truth about non-organic fruits and vegetables - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThere has been ongoing debate in the food world about organic versus non-organic. What’s better for us in the long run? How dangerous are the pesticides used in conventional growing? The questions keep coming and the matter can be confusing at best. We all want safe and nutritious food, but ...
Views: 934 - Effects of Alcohol on the Elderly, Drinking and Heart Disease - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2015 from Victor MarchioneMost of us like a drink (or two) every now and then. And, let’s face it, everywhere we go alcohol and alcohol consumption are part and parcel of our culture. The risks of alcohol consumption and, more specifically, over-consumption have been documented in many medical studies. And the tragic ...
Views: 931 - 10 Benefits of Pomegranate Juice - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchionePomegranate, also known as “seeded apple,” originated in Iran and was brought to Egypt in 1600 BC. The fruit is well-known for its medicinal properties. Pomegranate benefits the skin and hair, and helps to maintain overall good health. Pomegranate juice benefits are alongside those of ...
Views: 930 - High LDL cholesterol in pregnant women raises child’s risk of high LDL in adulthood - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2016 from Victor MarchioneHigh LDL cholesterol in pregnant women raises the child’s risk of high LDL in adulthood. The researchers looked at over 500 mother/offspring pairs and found that high LDL levels in mothers prior to becoming pregnant increased the risk of their child having high LDL levels upon entering ...
Views: 929 - Natural Remedies for Smelly Feet - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2015 from Victor MarchioneMost of us have known someone who has smelly feet, or perhaps you have cleared out a room with your own stinky tootsies. Your hoofs, piggies, or whatever you like to call them, get a real workout. You stand with them, walk and run, so they are bound to get sweaty and in some cases stinky. Up to ...
Views: 927 - Statins usage increasing among seniors - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIf you have high cholesterol your doctor has probably either spoken to you about statins or prescribed them. Statins are a type of medication which works to reduce cholesterol levels. They work by blocking the action of the chemical in the liver which is necessary to produce ...
Views: 927 - Heart disease risk factor, heart aging, differs in men and women - by Submitted on May 31, 2016 from Victor MarchioneResearchers have discovered that heart aging, a heart disease risk factor, differs in men and women. The findings were revealed through MRI imaging, and the results were published in the journal Radiology. The heart pumps out blood through the left ventricle and the mass of this ventricle is ...
Views: 926 - Can You Eat Eggplant Raw? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneEggplant is also known as aubergine, and it belongs to the Solanaceae family of the plant kingdom. Other veggies in this family include potato, tomato, and peppers, which are considered nightshade vegetables. Most of these veggies, except for tomatoes, are usually cooked before eating, and ...
Views: 924 - The truth about bacon and cancer - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2016 from Victor MarchioneBy now you may have heard the ground-breaking news – bacon is linked to an increased risk of cancer. Maybe your heart broke a little bit; how can something so delicious be so harmful? But then again, aren’t the best things always the worst for you? There is a lot of information currently ...
Views: 924 - Women are better protected against the flu than men - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2016 from Victor MarchioneLatest findings suggest that women have better protection and are better defended against the flu compared to men. Estrogen is found to help ward of the flu virus which may explain why men experience the flu worse than women. Furthermore, the findings may help create more effective flu ...
Views: 924 - You’re most likely not eating these essential health foods - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2015 from Victor MarchioneMost likely, when you were growing up, in school your teachers showed you a food pyramid. Each colored block indicated the recommended serving of each essential food group. Maybe in your earlier years you didn’t have many issues following these guidelines, but it’s probably been a while since ...
Views: 922 - Is Cod Healthy? The Health Benefits and Side Effects - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneCod is a mild-flavored fish with a flaky white flesh and is available throughout the year. Its mild flavor has made it a favorite among the other fish in American cuisine. Cod is the name of the Gadus genus of fish that feed on or near the bottom of seas or lakes. The most common species of cod ...
Views: 921 - Joint pain getting to be too much? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2015 from Victor MarchioneAccording to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, knee replacement surgeries are on the rise – they have more than doubled since 2000. Obesity plays a factor, as more Americans living with worn-out, painful knees. Knee replacement surgery seems like a one-time fix to ease the ...
Views: 921 - Type-2 diabetes risk higher in bulimia patients - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2015 from Victor MarchioneBulimia nervosa is when a person binges and purges food. This means they will consume large amounts of food only to expel it from their body immediately afterward. This can be done through vomiting or with the use of laxatives. Causes of bulimia nervosacan range from psychological, biological, ...
Views: 921 - Barley Tea: 15 Benefits of Barley Tea on Your Health - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2017 from Victor Marchione15 Health Benefits of Barley Tea Barley tea benefits are innumerable. Here are listed few of the barley tea benefits: 1. Cancer Prevention The barley grain contains phytonutrients that may help prevent certain types of cancers. 2. Helps With Blood Circulation It regulates blood sugar ...
Views: 920 - Know about Charcot foot - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2015 from Victor MarchioneNeuropathy is the loss of sensation or feeling. It can occur from diabetes (diabetic neuropathy), infection, toxins, drugs, excessive alcohol consumption, inflammatory conditions, it can be hereditary or it can be idiopathic meaning no specific cause is ever found. When neuropathy occurs in ...
Views: 920 - What Is Cacao? The Difference between Cacao and Cocoa - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneCacao versus cocoa—it’s not just a typo! While many are familiar with cocoa as a chocolaty treat, fewer are aware of its purer form cacao. Read on to discover just what cacao is and what the key differences are between these chocolate sources. What is Cacao? Cacao is the raw form of cocoa. ...
Views: 917 - What is Mitral Valve Regurgitation? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThe heart has many valves and chambers to allow blood to enter and be released in order for the body to work. Some major valves in the heart are the aortic valve, tricuspid valve and the mitral valve. These valves play important roles and if there is a problem with one of them, it can affect ...
Views: 917 - Bariatric surgery before knee surgery could help morbidly obese patients - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2016 from Victor MarchioneBariatric surgery has come under a lot of flak in recent years but one cannot ignore its benefits – especially when it comes to obese patients needing knee surgery. Statistics show that adverse outcomes and post-operative maintenance costs are on the rise in obese patients who undergo following ...
Views: 916 - Nutritional facts and health benefits of watermelons - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWith the warmer weather approaching, we start to reach for fresher, in-season fruits and vegetables. Often vibrant in color, these health foods not only entice our senses but offer us many health benefits as well. One fruit that’s fresh and going to be popping up more so in the next few ...
Views: 916 - Shingles (herpes zoster) eye infection may cause blurry vision, swollen eyelids - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2016 from Victor MarchioneHerpes zoster, which is commonly known as shingles, causes painful blisters near the nerves on one side of your body, but what many people don’t realize is that it can also cause damage to your eyes, including eye infection, blurry vision, and swollen eyelids. If you haven’t had chickenpox ...
Views: 916 - Treat depression after heart attack - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2015 from Victor MarchioneA heart attack occurs when there is not an adequate blood supply to the heart. This can be caused due to a blockage. Damage can occur in the heart, and depending on how long the heart goes without blood will determine the severity of the damage. Heart attack can impair a person’s life, but ...
Views: 916 - Pineapple Juice Homemade Cough Remedies - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2017 from Victor MarchionePineapple is a delicious, nutrient-dense tropical fruit with a lot of health benefits. But when it comes to over-the-counter cough suppressant syrups, is pineapple juice for cough relief a better natural remedy? Pineapple juice for sore throats and coughs may be the remedy for you. Research ...
Views: 915 - High protein foods boost cardiovascular health - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2015 from Victor MarchioneProtein is an essential part of our diet as it aids in muscle and tissue repair, provides specific immune defense and keeps us energized. Furthermore, a new study has revealed that high protein foods can also boost cardiovascular health. The research was done by the University of East Anglia ...
Views: 911 - Facts about heart palpitations - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIn a healthy adult, the heart should average between 60 to 100 beats per minute. Factors which determine heart rate are activity level, exertion of the body and even stress levels. Throughout the day our heartbeats may quicken or slow; this is knows as heart palpitations. Heart palpations can be ...
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