Health experts agree that sitting for long periods of time is dangerous. Our bodies are not designed to hold the same position for eight or nine hours a day. Sitting for too long is linked to cancer, blood clots, and obesity as it interferes with circulation and metabolic functions. Unfortunately, we still live in a world […]

Pertussis,  or more commonly known as whooping cough, is recently reported to be plaguing a number of states including Washington, Wisconsin , New York, Minnesota and Arizona. Almost 18,000 cases had already been reported. This makes it the highest since 1959. Out of this number, nine had already died. Whooping cough not only affects children […]

Getting health insurance coverage can be difficult if you are self-employed. Without an employer shouldering a portion of your healthcare, costs can be expensive. Your premium rates might also be higher compared to those who are employed. If you are self-employed, you must learn how to choose the proper health insurance plan for you and […]

Future fathers beware. Your occupation can affect your offspring’s chances of having one or more birth defects, a recent study has found. The study, published online in Occupational and Environmental Medicine has linked certain types of paternal jobs to a greater risk of having birth defects in offspring including defects among stillborn, aborted, and live-born […]

Almost all of us enjoy a good barbecue, especially during the summer. We love preparing and eating grilled food whether it’s burger, chicken, or ribs. However, these foods may be high in fat, salt, and sugar. The grilling process can also add carcinogenic substances to the food. Here are some tips to reduce barbecue risks. […]

Exercise can do wonders for your body. Even with just thirty minutes of proper exercise, every day can maintain strength, balance, flexibility, and endurance. New studies have shown that exercise also helps maintain mental health in older people. The good news is your brain will get this benefit no matter how old you are. This […]

Phthalates, a chemical found in beauty products like nail polish, soap, hairspray, and perfume have been found to increase women’s diabetes risk. Researchers studied data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey that tested urine samples from 2,350 women aged 20 to 80  from different states. The study led by Tamarra James-Todd, of Brigham […]

Larger breast size is linked to an increased risk of breast cancer, a new study has found. The study, published online in BMC Medical Genetics, used data from California-based genetics company 23andMe. Researchers sent out survey questions to more than 16,000 women and asked them about their bra cup and band sizes and compared them […]

The United States may see its highest number of whooping cough cases this year, health officials said. Whooping cough or pertussis is a highly contagious bacterial infection that is notorious for causing a deep cough, mostly among children. Coughing spells can last long and hard, and when the patient finally tries to catch a breath, […]

Summer is a great time to start and establish an exercise routine. We all know the many benefits of exercise but most of us can barely keep up with it. An effective exercise regimen combines aerobics, weight training, and stretching to be fully effective. The following are tips on how to start your workout schedule. […]