Healthy New Year’s Resolutions You Might Actually Keep
For many people, a new year is a time to start afresh. For others, it means setting goals and implementing healthy habits. Unfortunately, most people fail to stick to their resolutions because they are too restrictive or unsustainable. This is why people make the same...
Giving Up Sugar for New Year’s? Here Are Some Tips
Getting too much sugar can be very harmful to your health. It can increase your risk of heart disease, diabetes, tooth decay, and cancer. In addition, it can lead to obesity and other chronic conditions. Americans consume around 55 to 92 grams of added sugar a day....
Tips for Recovering From a Concussion
A concussion is a brain injury that can affect the brain's functioning. Its effects are usually temporary but can cause problems with memory, concentration, and balance. Usually caused by a blow to the head, they can also happen because of violent shaking. Although a...
Common Questions About Medical Cannabis
Although medical cannabis has been legalized in many states, there are still some common questions that prospective patients have about this treatment plan. Because of the bad rep that this treatment can get, many individuals have naturally come to have reservations...
Essential Travel Tips for Diabetics
With advances in medical technology, people with diabetes are now able to enjoy an active lifestyle. It is now possible for them to travel more easily and safely as they can be screened before departure and monitored while traveling. However, there are some...
When Should You Be Screened for Each Kind of Cancer?
Cancer screenings should be a regular part of everyone’s health routine. If people don’t go to the doctor regularly, however, they may be unsure of the right time to get screened for different types of cancers. This guide will advise you about the right times to begin...
From Plant to Pill: How Medicine is Made
Synthesizing a medicine from a plant is a complex and fascinating process. Although it may seem too intricate for most people to understand, scientists follow the same steps most of the time for determining what’s in a plant and how to make it useful to humans in...
How Do We Handle Medical Waste
As humans, we tend to dispose of goods and services once we find little use for them. In the medical industry, the story is a little different. Objects like needles and gloves must be disposed of after use. To protect the safety of all patients, these items are...
How To Strengthen Your Immune System
Your immune system is critical to your body developing antibodies to fight off viruses, infections, and harmful bacteria. Typically, your immune system weakens as you age. The cells that fight off antibodies take longer to decode unknown antigens in the body and...
How Sugar Affects Cholesterol And The Heart
It’s been well-documented that sugar has an adverse effect on our bodies. A higher consumption than is recommended for sugar results in spiked blood sugar levels along with decreased energy and a higher risk of diabetes. Recently, a study found that adults who consume...