Lisa Colagrossi, a mother of two and a respected network news journalist, was experiencing the worst headache of her life. “She said it felt like her head was going to explode,” recalls her husband, Todd Crawford. Along with her awful headache, Colagrossi had a stiff neck, a tingling sensation in her face, and sensitivity to...
What you don’t know is hurting you. Here are the main key takeaways to consider when you’re trying to figure out why your pain just won’t go away. 1. Inflammation, part of the normal repair process, may have gone awry Cytokines are chemical messengers secreted by the body. They have effects ranging from inciting nerve...
For a lot of people, it is hard to resist the temptation of a nicely cooked steak or a juicy hamburger. Despite the fact that meat is full of nutrients, it also contains a number of natural chemical toxins, saturated fat, and elements that make it difficult for us to digest. Eating too much meat can lead to serious consequences from increasing the risk of diabetes to heart disease and even cancer. Let’s see how many...
Leg cramps are common, but getting rid of them can be tricky. If painful leg cramps wake you up in the middle of the night, you’re not alone—far from it. Up to 60% of adults say they’ve experienced leg cramps at night, according to a 2012 study. These ill-timed cramps usually affect the calf and foot,...
It’s 2 am and you’re wide awake. Again. What’s the deal? First of all, understand that waking up in the middle of the night is completely normal and part of our human DNA, says Doctor Jose Colon, founder of Paradise Sleep and author of The Sleep Diet. “Nobody sleeps through the night,” Colon says. In...
If you’re ever wondering what causes heart attacks, look no further than your kitchen and your bathroom. A bacon cheeseburger fetish topped with a couch potato mentality is a surefire recipe for a heart attack. But those obvious bad choices aren’t the only things taking a toll on your ticker. Scientists discovering surprising new heart attack...
Chimichangas are traditionally deep-fried, but why not try this baked version for a healthier option. 0:10 Prep | 0:35 Cook | Makes 8 | Easy INGREDIENTS 485g Old El Paso Burrito Kit 4 small chicken breast fillets 1 small red capsicum, deseeded, finely chopped 3 green shallots, chopped 250g pkt cauliflower rice 140g (1/2 cup) refried beans 100g...
It’s very easy to come across articles discussing foods that can help ward off osteoporosis as there are tons and tons of them posted in cyberspace. However, when was the last time you spotted one that talked about foods that, when eaten, can actually lead to bone weakening? Below you will find some of the foods...
And one really good reason why ignoring it is no longer an option. Belly fat is maligned for its way of tampering with any outfit that doesn’t involve a muumuu, but really there’s something way worse about the stuff: When white fat expands in your abdomen, nestling deep among your organs, it sets you up...
We’ve all experienced abdominal pain at some point. While it’s often just a passing symptom you can ignore, sometimes it can be a sign there’s a serious problem. So, how do you know whether that wrenching pain is just a garden variety stomach upset that will pass as soon as that pesky gas works its way through your system...
Movember, also known as Men’s Health Awareness Month, is an annual global campaign dedicated to raising awareness about men’s health...
November marks COPD Awareness Month, a crucial time to raise awareness about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and its profound...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) is observed every October to highlight the devastating impact of breast cancer on Australians. Every...