Drinking moderate amounts of alcohol keeps your heart healthy, reports the Harvard School of Public Health. However, the benefits of drinking alcohol evaporate when a person's drinking crosses the line from moderate to excessive.
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According to an article in the March 2006 issue of the journal "Obesity," voluntary physical activity and exercise training can favorably influence brain plasticity by facilitating neurogenerative, neuroadaptive, and neuroprotective processes."
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Gout is the most common inflammatory disease among men and affects women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Symptoms can appear in flare-ups called gout "attacks" or they can become chronic. In addition to medical treatment, when needed, an appropriate diet can help you manage your symptoms.
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Presyncope is a feeling of lightheadedness and faintness that does not result in loss of consciousness. This dizziness is not related to vertigo or related to inner ear or neurological problems and is most often related to blood sugar levels or blood pressure.
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If you've experienced a rash due to poison ivy, you might be reluctant to take your dog for another walk in the park, or wish you'd never tried to pull weeds without thick gloves and a protective suit.
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The primary nutrient in white bread is starch, with two slices providing more than 20 g of starch, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Nutrient Database. White bread also contains protein and small amounts of fat and other sugars.
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If you’re currently taking progesterone and you develop diarrhea and heartburn, you should call your doctor and rest assured that these are common side effects of this medication. Progesterone commonly is used as part of hormone replacement therapy in women who are post-menopausal.
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Chest pain after eating ice cream is most likely the result of a milk allergy. Chest pain is a common symptom associated with asthma, which is commonly triggered during an allergic reaction. Until you can be seen by your doctor, stop consuming all dairy products.
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You may have some idea that mayonnaise is not exactly a healthy condiment, but you may not be aware of just how high in fat and other harmful dietary elements it really is.
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Organic farming methods are markedly different from conventional growing methods, and according to a research review published in 2014 in the "British Journal of Nutrition," organic crops may also contain higher antioxidant concentrations (see Ref 1).
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Vitamin D is called the sunshine vitamin because the sun’s ultraviolet rays trigger its production within the skin. If your sun exposure and dietary vitamin D intake are limited, you may benefit from a vitamin D supplement.
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Oftentimes, pain felt during a workout or particular exercise move can be the result of incorrect form or technique, repetitive use or weak muscles that are having trouble supporting the movement.
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Your sciatic nerve starts in your lower back, runs through your hips and down the back of your legs. Uterine growth during pregnancy and the baby’s position may place pressure on your sciatic nerve, causing dull pain, aching, burning or tingling in your hip, thigh or buttock.
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Chronic diarrhea is loose, watery stools that occur for a prolonged period. The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse states that chronic diarrhea may be a sign of a chronic health problem.
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Peptic ulcers are ulcers that occur in the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine called the duodenum. The foods you eat cannot cause an ulcer, but they can further irritate your ulcer and delay the healing process.
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Weight training should be eased into after a hip replacement. It helps re-engage muscles as well as build muscle strength and endurance around the hip. After a hip replacement, being able to return to a normal weight training program with few limitations is likely.
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Blood clotting is a cardiovascular disorder that prevents oxygenated blood from circulating to all systems in the body. Blood clots often form in the pelvic or leg veins and reach the lungs, where they become lodged in a pulmonary artery. Other blood clots travel to the brain and cause the disorder known as a stroke.
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Your heart contains four valves: pulmonary, aortic, tricuspid and mitral. According to the Mayo Clinic, calcification of one of these valves can occur as you grow older. However, it also can occur if you do not watch your diet and eat foods high in cholesterol or fat.
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Cold sores are sores caused by the herpes simplex one and the herpes simplex two viruses. These sores are commonly found on the lips, nostrils, mouth and external genitalia. However, the herpes simplex viruses may also cause lesions anywhere on an individual's skin, including on the back of the neck.
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Thin, old-looking skin comes to us all, if we’re lucky. However, when skin thins and ages prematurely, it can be depressing. There’s no need to look old before your time. You can keep skin looking youthful for as long as possible if you treat it right.
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