Irrespective of how much the world has progressed, there is no piece of technology or known information that can help one halt the process of aging. According to a report by Population Reference Bureau, the number of Americans aged 65 and plus is set to double by the year 2060. Everyone ages and it is […]
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How to Stay Healthy While Doing Shift Work
Are you one of the nearly 15 million Americans who works an irregular schedule? Often referred to as “shift work,” an irregular schedule is essentially any schedule that doesn’t fit the standard 9-5 mold. If you work overnight shifts, rotating shifts, or evening shifts, you’re technically doing shift work. Depending on your career, shift work […]
How to Prep for Cold and Flu Season
The change of seasons is upon us, bringing with it cool, refreshing air, falling leaves, and seasonal viruses that can ruin someone’s day in a hurry. Yes, while the leaves are changing colors, making the world beautiful, the cold and flu are making it so that infected parties can’t enjoy the coming fall. Fortunately, there […]
Heroin Addiction is Getting Worse
Across the United States, and the globe, rates of heroin addiction and overdose continue to climb, costing the economy more than $20 billion each year. With more addicts entering emergency rooms and rehabilitation programs, the question becomes; why are people continuing to abuse this dangerous drug? More than 115 people overdose on synthetic opioids every […]
Screen Time and Kids: What Every Parent Should Know
As more parts of our lives move online, it’s only natural that kids want to follow the adults’ lead. You may have noticed this in your own life—toddlers with tablets, primary school kids begging for smartphones, or teens that seem glued to social media. For many families, screen time—that is, stretches spent in front of […]
10 Possible Reasons Why You Are Tired All the Time
Due to the strenuous demands of modern day living, everyone feels worn down from time to time. Perhaps you’re staying up too late or you’re working too hard, in which case the solution may be simple: get an early night and try again tomorrow. While fatigue is never considered to be the most threatening of […]
3 Steps for Becoming FDA Compliant
Although federal law still prohibits the use of marijuana for recreational and medical applications, many states have passed laws okaying the use of medical marijuana. Many companies are emerging that not only specialize in the sale of medical grade marijuana but cannabis oil and other derivatives of the drug for medicinal purposes. For businesses wanting […]
Medicine You Can Cook With: 10 Health Boosting Ingredients for Your Kitchen
On my kitchen counter I often have turmeric root (Curcuma longa), garlic (Allium sativa) and ginger root (Zingiber officinale) to use in day-to-day cooking. Maybe you use these plant ingredients in your own food preparation for color, beauty, or a punch of flavor. But did you know that each of these items also has a […]
Honey: It’s Not Just a Sweetener
When you look in your local supermarket for honey, you almost always find it with the other sweeteners like sugar and Xylitol. But, honey actually has a whole heap of additional uses aside from simply sweetening your tea or muffins. In fact, honey has been used for thousands of years as a therapeutic medicine. Though […]
Top 5 Tips to Choose the Best Health Insurance Plan
There’s no doubt about it: health insurance is complicated. How are you supposed to know which plan is right for you? How do you know you’re picking one that is affordable, yet still covering everything you need? Choosing a plan can feel incredibly overwhelming. However, with the right know-how, it’s a lot easier. Additionally, the […]
Essential Tips and Tricks to Build Muscle Mass Fast
For most of people, bodybuilding and muscle mass building could be a long, tiring and (usually) lonely journey. Luckily, modern advancements in science can give us a strong helping hand. As we all know, muscle building is a natural body process which demands following an appropriate diet and workout plan. Nowadays, bodybuilders all over the […]
Benefits of Having Your Own Gym Equipment At Home
For fitness freak people, a home gym with suitable gym equipment is a perfect accessory. Now, you can have your own gym at home as gym equipment is available at cheaper prices than before. You can pay for gym equipment through your credit card. Personalized credit cards are now easily available if you have a […]
Physiotherapy for Headaches
Headaches are a symptom of pain anywhere in the head or neck region. The causes of a headache are numerous. While those experiencing regular headaches may be aware of the underlying cause of their pain, many other causes may go unknown. There are basically two types of headaches, segregated as primary and secondary headaches. Primary […]
