Tips for Recovering From a Concussion

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. ...
When Should You Be Screened for Each Kind of Cancer?

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

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 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...
Top 5 Health & Fitness Podcasts

Top 5 Health & Fitness Podcasts

There’s an overwhelming amount of wealth of health, fitness, and nutrition information out there these days. With all of this information, it becomes difficult to determine fact from fiction and what really works from what doesn’t. To help you sort through the myriad...