Many people complain of not having enough time to take care of their health. They know that health should be a priority, but their jobs, families, and friends occupy most of their time. Most work long hours during the week and spend their weekends with their kids. They make excuses for not being able to […]

People with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are impulsive, hyperactive, and have difficulties paying attention. According to a recent Swedish study, medications used to control these symptoms may also help control criminal behavior. People with ADHD commonly have problems with school, jobs, and relationships. They have a higher risk for depression, anxiety, and alcohol or […]

Having a good doctor is essential if you want to get the most out of your health coverage. There are primary care physicians, specialists, and even dentists to help you get the right care you need. Unfortunately, finding the right one may not be as easy as checking the web for doctors with five star […]

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expects a dramatic rise in diabetes among children and teens in the next four decades. The spike can cause a potential disaster for the country’s healthcare system, according to one expert. Assuming a steady rate of increase in diabetes cases over time, the CDC projects […]

Each one of us will soon be required to have a health insurance policy. Whether you get health coverage from your employer or on your own, you need to know how to get better deals. Buying health insurance can be very confusing, your goal is to find a balance between what you need and what […]

Jobless people in their 50s and early 60s may have similar risks for heart attacks as smokers do, a recent study suggests. The study, published online in the Archives of Internal Medicine, surveyed more than 13,000 people aged 51 to 65 years across the United States between 1992 and 2010. The team has found that […]

The number of Type 2 diabetes cases soared in 42 states by at least 50 percent in just under two decades, according to the latest Morbidity and Mortality report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Moreover, there was at least a 100 percent increase in 18 of those 42 states. “Even when […]

Early menstrual cycle may indicate an increased risk for cardiovascular disease, a recent study suggests. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States. However, researchers are still looking for ways to tell which women are more vulnerable since the disease appears later in women than it does in men. […]

Stroke cases among young and middle-aged adults are on the rise, a recent study suggests. According to the study, strokes affect younger age groups among adults between 20 and 55 years rose from 12.9 percent in 1994 to 18.6 percent in 2005. The team also found that the average age of stroke victims went down […]

Oxytocin is a natural hormone that is typically associated with helping couples become more intimate and attached. It has also shown potential to help couples stay monogamous. A recent study conducted by the University of Bonn suggests that the “trust hormone” may help attached men stay farther away from other women they find attractive. The […]