Suicide rates in the United States have increased dramatically across nearly every state, sex, race, and age demographic since 1999. In many states, suicide rates increased more than 30 percent over the last 19 years, and young people appear to be the hardest hit by this...
Leukemia is a cancer of the body's bone marrow, which is where your blood cells are made. It's a genetic disease, but most cases aren't thought to be hereditary. Instead, a variety of risk factors can make you more likely to get the disease. Some...
In Part 2 of 2 on our in-depth look at psoraisis, we'll tackle a variety of treatments, diet choices, living with psoraisis, and more. If you missed out on Part 1, check it out! Treatment options for psoriasis Psoriasis has no cure. Treatments aim to reduce inflammation...
In Part 1 of 2 on our in-depth look at psoraisis, we'll tackle the basics: what it is, what causes it, how psoraisis is diagnosed, and more. In Part 2, we'll talk about treatment options. What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes the...
The liver is your body's largest internal organ. It's responsible for more than 500 different functions in the body. One of these functions is detoxification and neutralizing toxins. Knowing that the liver is a detoxification organ, you might think doing a liver cleanse could help your...
Having diabetes doesn't mean you need to deny yourself all the foods you love, but you do want to make healthier food choices. One good choice is to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, which are heavy in nutrition but light in calories. Some fruits and...
Menopause can be a difficult subject to discuss for some, and that's partially due to its misunderstood nature. And that makes menopause even more important to learn about, regardless of one's gender. In Part 2 of our series Understanding Menopause, we're going to dive into a...
Menopause can be a difficult subject to discuss for some, and that's partially due to its misunderstood nature. And that makes menopause even more important to learn about, regardless of one's gender. In Part 1 of our series Understanding Menopause, we'll focus on the basics: what...
You can't eat your sunscreen. But what you can eat may help against sun damage. Everyone knows to slather on the sunscreen to block the sun's UV rays, but there's one crucial step your sun-protection routine might be missing: Breakfast! Diet is an often-overlooked part of how...
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating trauma- and stressor-related disorder that can occur after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. The event may involve a real or perceived threat of injury or death. This can include a natural disaster, combat, an assault, physical or...
Migraines aren't typical headaches. If you experience them, you know you may experience pounding pain, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound. When a migraine strikes, you'll do almost anything to make it go away. Natural remedies are a drug-free way to reduce migraine symptoms. These...
We know daily exercise is good for optimizing health. But with so many options and limitless information available, it's easy to get overwhelmed with what works. Check out Part 2 of 2 in our series about the 10 exercises you can do for ultimate fitness. (Part...
We know daily exercise is good for optimizing health. But with so many options and limitless information available, it's easy to get overwhelmed with what works. Check out Part 1 of 2: 10 exercises you can do for ultimate fitness. Combine them into a routine for...
According to the Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's disease affects more than 5 million people in the United States. Although it's known to affect adults 65 years and older, up to 5 percent of those diagnosed have early onset Alzheimer's. This generally means that the person diagnosed is...
A stroke, also known as a brain attack, occurs when blood flow to the brain stops, and the brain cells in the area begin to die. A stroke can affect the entire body. Acting fast can make a big difference for someone who's having a stroke....