Do you feel a strong, persistent urge to urinate? Or perhaps you experience pelvic pain and a burning sensation every time you go to the loo? These symptoms may indicate a urinary tract infection (UTI). Bacteria are often the main culprit. More than half of women develop urinary treat infections at least once in […]

  More and more spas and wellness centers are offering infrared saunas. These devices use light to produce heat. Unlike traditional saunas, they don’t warm the air around you but heat your body directly. Their health benefits are backed up by thousands of studies. From detox and weight loss to reduced blood pressure, infrared saunas […]

  Remember being told when you were younger to sit up straight? Well, whoever told you was right. Good posture is crucial to your health. It reduces your risk of injury, supports lung function, and allows your muscles to align properly. Not to mention that it makes you look taller and slimmer. Poor posture has […]

  More than 50 million Americans are struggling with arthritis. This disease comes in many forms, from fibromyalgia and gout to osteoarthritis. Even though it can not be cured, there are ways to manage its symptoms. Fatigue, joint pain, inflammation, and reduced mobility are common complaints among arthritis sufferers. Without adequate treatment, these symptoms can […]

  Multiple sclerosis is one of the most debilitating diseases worldwide. About 400,000 Americans are struggling with it. More than 200 new cases are diagnosed each week. This neurological condition causes the immune system to attack myelin, the lining that covers nerve fibers. Dizziness, slurred speech, double vision, blindness, and numbness in the limbs are […]

  Feeling tired and fatigued? Have no energy for the things you love? Gaining weight from one week to the next? These signs may indicate that your endocrine system is out of balance. The adrenal glands are particularly vulnerable to stress and lifestyle changes. When they fail to function properly, your entire body suffers. The […]

  Is inflammation taking over your body? Are you struggling with migraines, joint pain, or fluid retention? Or perhaps you keep gaining weight despite eating healthy? If so, stress might be the culprit. When you’re stressed, cortisol levels go up. This hormone can take a toll on your mind and body, causing a chain reaction. […]

  Asthma is one of the most common disorders worldwide. More than 18.4 million American adults and 6.2 million children are struggling with it. This chronic disease affects the lungs, causing inflammation and narrowing of the airways. Sufferers experience chest tightness, wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and difficulty sleeping. Even though there are a number […]

  Are your muscles sore and tense? Struggling with aches and discomfort? Don’t panic! Muscle tension is not a serious condition. It’s usually caused by overstraining, anxiety, or low potassium levels. In rare cases, it may indicate thyroid disease or fibromyalgia. Unless you have an underlying condition, you should be able to relieve muscle tension […]

  Visual impairment and eye diseases are on the rise. Every year, millions of people are diagnosed with cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and other vision problems. About 2.9 million Americans have low vision and another 1.3 million are blind. These numbers are expected to increase over the next decades. Cataracts, for instance, affect over […]