Bladder cancer is cancer that forms in the bladder. It is the 4th most common cancer in males. In fact, men are times as likely to develop bladder cancer than women. Obesity, hypertension, smoking, lack of exercise, and eating an unhealthy diet are some of the highest risk factors for developing bladder cancer. Genetic factors […]
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10 Alkaline Water Benefits You Must Know
Alkaline water is not just a new health fad; there is real science behind it. People drink alkaline water to restore chemical balance in the body. This science is based on the concept of PH levels. Acid and alkaline are two opposites on the scale of PH measurement. We are exposed to acids on a […]
Diet & Nutrition
26 Healthy Gluten Free Foods
Sure, that pizza tasted great – but now you’re dealing with the onset of bloating and gas that leads you rushing to the bathroom for relief. Gluten intolerance affects hundreds of thousands of people in the United States, with some people suffering from celiac disease, a digestive disorder where the gastrointestinal system becomes allergic to […]
21 Foods High in Vitamin K
Vitamin K is a vitamin that quite often gets overlooked. We all know how important vitamin C is and we’re told often that we need to get our B complex vitamins too. Vitamin A and E are good for the eyes and skin, vitamin D is important for our bones and comes from skin. But […]
14 Tips for Coping With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (also known as NSCLC is responsible for as much as an estimated 85% of lung cancers; this makes it the most commonly diagnosed form of lung cancer out there. If you suspect that you might be suffering from NSCLC and you have not been diagnosed yet, then you should make an […]
Fitness
20 High Energy – Low Fat Foods
Everyone knows that you should follow a healthy diet if you want to be healthy, but at the same time not everyone is sure just what they should be including in their diet to be healthier – and this leaves most people to choose what they eat every day out of taking out menus just […]
15 Exercise Recommendations for Stronger Hip Flexor
If you want to have a stronger hip flexor, then you’re going to do some exercises to make that happen. Most people do not think much about their hips until they begin causing problems for the rest of the body. The hips are not a high-priority target when going to the gym or doing exercises […]
12 Shocking Benefits of Quitting Smoking
When it comes to quitting smoking, it is something that almost everyone who smokes regularly wants to do. But it is also extremely difficult to do. In fact, some experts claim that quitting smoking is even harder than quitting major illegal drugs that have extreme abuse potential such as heroin. That’s due to the high […]
Natural Cures
14 Signs Your Knee Pain is Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osgood Schlatter Disease is a fairly common cause of knee pain. It is most common in adolescents and more commonly affects males more than females, although with more females being active in sports, the gender gap for this health issue has narrowed. It most commonly occurs among children who play sports that involve jumping, running, […]
14 Tips to Treat Sprained Thumb at Home
A sprained thumb is an injury to the tissue or ligament of the bones that combine at the base of the thumb. There are more than 200,000 Americans who suffer from a sprained thumb each year. It is an injury that can be treated at home. It usually will heal within days to weeks. It […]
20 Incredible Home Remedies for Indigestion
Indigestion is an extremely common condition that is said to affect at least 1 in every 4 people in the United States at some or other point in their lives – that’s 25%, a whole quarter of the total population. For some of those people, the condition becomes chronic and usually points to another disorder […]
Conditions
15 Common Causes of Avulsion Fracture
Avulsion fractures are one of the most common types of fractures there are, and every emergency room sees at least a few hundred cases of avulsion fractures per year. Pain, discomfort and bruising are just some of the symptoms associated with an avulsion fracture; usually, treatment for an avulsion fracture involves resting the affected body […]
14 Common Causes of High Bilirubin
High bilirubin levels can occur in people of all ages. Bilirubin is a yellow substance that is found in the blood. When the red cells break down in the blood, bilirubin is created. Bilirubin levels are considered normal when they are between 0.3 and 1.2 milligrams per deciliter anything higher is considered to be elevated. […]
15 Causes of Receding Gums
You might have noticed some receding in your gum line as time goes on. It might have progressed at a subtle pace at first but now you’ve noticed that your teeth are far more exposed than they used to be. Receding gums isn’t necessarily cause for immediate panic, it’s still important that you understand what […]