Snoring when you sleep can be a sign of something obstructing your nasal passages or there is an underlying health condition that you are not aware of. Aside from disrupting your sleep because you can’t breathe properly, you are also disturbing others in the room when you sleep. Here are a few remedies that you can try out to alleviate your snoring problem....
When you have a wound, it’s very beneficial for your blood to clot in order to put an end to the bleeding and have the healing process commenced. However, it’s an entirely different story if a blood clot happens elsewhere in your body, particularly in your blood vessels. That’s because it’s something that can endanger your life as it can put...
by Laurel Leicht What you consume—and when you have it—can help improve your running game, whether you’re a 5K-er or a long-distance runner. Discover the secrets to powering up for success. Even if you only jog the occasional few miles, you’ve likely heard about marathoners carb-loading before a race or long run. But pasta isn’t the only...
These golden fritters are a great way to introduce children to the vegetable kohlrabi. 0:15 Prep | 0:20 Cook | 4 Servings | Easy Food Photography by Jeremy Simons INGREDIENTS 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric 2 (about 400g) kohlrabi, peeled, coarsely grated 1 large carrot, peeled, coarsely grated 1 brown onion, coarsely...
Potassium aids in muscle contraction, fluid regulation, and mineral balance. What’s more, potassium blunts the effects of excessive sodium consumption. A potassium-rich diet helps the body flush out sodium. It also helps relax blood vessel walls and, in turn, lower blood pressure. Increasing your potassium intake while reducing your sodium intake can slash your stroke risk by 21%, and may...
Stress and anxiety are nothing but an invitation to disaster, but did you know that what you eat can greatly affect the way you think and feel? Here are 10 foods that can help you develop a calmer mind so you can deal with stress better: 1. Chocolates Their anandamide content keeps the dopamine levels of the brain in check, thereby ensuring...
Yoga is not merely for the sake of calming your mind. In fact, it goes beyond this point by relieving you from undesirable health problems such as the following: 1. Ease Stress You cannot completely avoid stress. You will encounter it at home and even in the workplace. However, you can minimize its intensity by...
The mention of chest pain is often related to images of a heart attack, but there are plenty of other diseases and conditions that can trigger this symptom. These chest pain-causing conditions range from benign to dangerous. Here are 8 conditions that can cause chest pain. Heartburn Gastroesophageal reflux occurs when a person’s stomach contents—including the...
Having a good gut health is for very important for an overall wellbeing. When your gut isn’t healthy it can have an impact on mental health, weight, mood and a number of other digestive disorders. It’s linked to a number of different medical conditions. Keeping your gut nice and healthy can help keep the...
Fatty liver occurs when excess fat accumulates inside liver cells. This means normal, healthy liver tissue becomes partly replaced with fatty tissue. The fat starts to invade the liver, gradually infiltrating the healthy liver areas so that less and less healthy liver tissue remains. The fatty liver has a yellow greasy appearance and is often...
February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in Australia, a time dedicated to shedding light on ovarian cancer and its profound...
Every February 4th, people around the world unite for World Cancer Day—a day not only for raising awareness...
Movember, also known as Men’s Health Awareness Month, is an annual global campaign dedicated to raising awareness about men’s health...