Category: Family Health

Photo by Pexels, CC0 1.0 While visiting the doctor allows you to keep your health under control, the reality is that you don’t have to see your doctor all the time. There are many situations when people just don’t want to visit the doctor. Instead, they want to stay home and relax. Plus, many doctors […]

Saunas have been an agent of wellness since even before the term “wellness” was invented. For centuries, these “sweat lodges” have helped with the alleviation of a handful of ailments. It is safe to say that the public is split into agreeing that saunas can be harmful at some point. For example, temperature fluctuation in […]

Photo by Pexels, CC0 1.0 Whether you have decided on that same goal to be your resolution or not, it is a good time to become more aware of your body and your health. We were only given one body, and taking care of it will ensure we lead longer and happier lives. Here is […]

Photo by Pexels, CC0 1.0 Sleep deprivation, even for one night, can have a significant effect on our bodies and emotions. We can feel lethargic, unmotivated, grow increasingly irritable or impatient, experience questionable decision making and other cognitive impairments. But, that’s just what happens when we don’t sleep well for a day or two. Long […]

Diabetes is a blood sugar problem that is primarily associated with genetic susceptibility, today’s sedentary lifestyle, lack of enough exercises, obesity, and consumption of processed foods. For a patient with diabetes, having excess glucose in the blood can cause serious foot problems and complications including peripheral vascular diseases, diabetic neuropathy, fungal infections of nails, athlete’s […]

Photo by Pexels, CC0 1.0 Were you aware that sleep deprivation is a public health problem? I’m sure you know that a poor night’s sleep often results in less mental awareness and physical exhaustion, but you may not have known that it also affects your overall health, the longevity of life, and can have a […]

Photo by Pexels, CC0 1.0 Are you surrounded by delicious foods that are hard to resist? The extra pounds keep gathering on the critical areas of the body faster than Voyager on lightspeed, and the treadmill doesn’t look very appealing either? We’ve all been in this situation one time or the other. Luckily, there are […]

Image Source: Slow Food Nation Nothing is perhaps a better indicator of our overall health condition than the sex drive. In fact, the saying that goes “horny equals healthy” has been proved to be scientifically accurate. Ebb and flow are natural in people’s sex lives because factors such as health, age, and emotions all weigh-in […]

Diabetes is a commonly occurring health condition in which a person’s blood sugar levels are above the normal range. In a healthy person, all the carbohydrates consumed via food is digested to its simplest form, sugar. Insulin, secreted by the pancreas, helps in digesting glucose. In a diabetic person, the production or functions of insulin […]

What is Kidney Dialysis? Kidneys are of great importance in the human body. Approximately, 1500 liters of blood gets filtered every day by the kidneys of a healthy person. When kidneys are not working properly, accumulation of waste material takes place in the blood. This may result in coma and death if the kidney damage […]

Many people are or have been on a diet before. Many of these people know that there are many sensible ways of losing weight. These include eating a balanced diet, exercising and setting realistic goals. On the other hand, there are reckless, dangerous ways of losing weight with fads and diet aids that promise quick […]

Sleep is very important for us and the benefits of sound sleep are diverse. It is crucial for us to sleep an adequate amount of time every day. Sleep plays a critical role in good health and comfort right through your whole life. Keep in mind that getting sufficient and quality sleep at night can […]