Irritable bowel syndrome: it's likely you've heard about it before, and there's a good chance you or someone you know has experienced IBS. IBS is a huge topic, and more complicated than you perhaps suspected. That's why we split this article into two parts. Last week,...
Irritable bowel syndrome: it's likely you've heard about it before, and there's a good chance you or someone you know has experienced IBS. IBS is the most common gastrointestinal (GI) disorder, affecting 10% to 15% of the population worldwide, and in the United States alone, affecting...
Stress and anxiety—they can be two of the worst feelings you'll ever experience. But might they actually have some benefits? Researchers say short-term stress can actually be beneficial as it boosts performance and bolsters our immune systems. These same researchers add that anxiety can be useful when...
A good night's sleep is incredibly important for your health — it's just as important as eating healthy and exercising. Unfortunately, there's a lot that can interfere with natural sleep patterns. People are now sleeping less than they did in the past, and sleep quality has decreased...
What’s the difference between a cold and the flu? The common cold and the flu may seem similar at first. They’re both respiratory illnesses and can cause similar symptoms. But different viruses cause these two conditions. Your symptoms help you tell the difference between them. Both a...
What is an allergic reaction? Your immune system creates antibodies to fight off foreign substances so you don’t get sick. Sometimes your system will identify a substance as harmful, even though it isn’t. When this happens, it’s called an allergic reaction. These substances (allergens) can be anything from food and medication to environments. When your body...
One of the major health obstacles facing this nation is the obesity epidemic. Still?, you might ask. Yes. Still. Being overweight is incredibly dangerous to your health, and can be a catalyst for numerous other health issues, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, to an increased risk of...
Sipping on a steaming bowl of soup—sounds like a little slice of bliss, right? Well … maybe not in these summer months. But if you're one of the many who are ravaged by pollen and other allergies, there's nothing quite like a bowl of broth to...