Warning! Men who regularly take calcium supplements have a 20 percent greater risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, a recent study says. Many adult men and women take calcium supplements to prevent osteoporosis. The study, which investigated calcium intake, noted that the risk of dying from heart disease was higher for men but not for […]

A study in the journal Head and Face Medicine discussed the possibility that stress may cause teeth grinding, also known as sleep bruxism (SB). Finding that it was especially common to people who negatively deal with stress and most especially to those who use ‘escape’ as their coping strategy. Sleep bruxism (SB) is a repetitive movement disorder characterized […]

A new term exists in the over-the-counter prescription market, acetaminophen abuse. Overuse of acetaminophen, a common ingredient in prescription and over-the-counter drugs used to treat fever and provide pain relief may cause liver damage, the United States Food and Drug Administration warns. Acetaminophen can be found in over 600 medicines and can be safe and effective. […]

It seems like every year we learn more about the health benefits of quitting smoking. It reduces the risks of heart disease, several cancers, and premature death. If improving your health does not sound as appealing, maybe saving a lot of cash can finally make you quit the nasty habit. “Obesity and smoking have large […]

Starting a fitness routine may be a difficult ordeal, but just stick with the plan and you’ll overcome it eventually. You’ll be healthier, sleep better, and have more energy if you exercise regularly. Unfortunately, it doesn’t stop there; you may reach your roadblock, especially when you stick with the same routine. The experience is different […]

Proper sleep helps you lose weight and may be the best weapon you have to fight obesity. Several studies suggest that having a good sleep routine is important to help lose some weight. A study from the Mayo Clinic shows that sufficient sleep is needed to keep our calorie intake on track. “Research shows that […]

As many as 17 percent of women and 6 percent of men have experienced the debilitating pain of migraine. Some people who get migraines have warning symptoms, called an aura before the actual headache begins. Research shows that women who have migraines accompanied by their distinctive aura symptoms are at greater risk of having a […]

We may be losing the war on microbes as our antibiotics are becoming ineffective against them. Humanity may be facing a bigger threat than global warming, said Sally Davies, England’s Chief Medical Officer. “It is clear that we might never see global warming. The apocalyptic scenario is that, if I need a new hip in […]

Smokers who quit before the age of 40 can live nearly as long as those who never smoked at all, a recent analysis of U.S. health records has found. In the United States, cigarette smoking causes about 1 in every 5 deaths or about 443,000 deaths annually, this includes deaths caused by secondhand smoke. On […]

Many people give up their fitness goals because they lack motivation. They do not see the desired results right away so they stop exercising. However, exercise creates different results for different people. You might be on your way to success but don’t know it yet. Here are five important signs you know you’re doing the […]