You might hear people talking about panic attacks and anxiety attacks like they're the same thing—but they're not. Panic and anxiety attacks are different conditions. It's helpful to separate the two and examine them individually. What are panic attacks? Panic attacks come on suddenly and involve intense and...
Many people experience anxiety at some point in their lives. In fact, anxiety is a very normal response to stressful life events like moving, changing jobs or having financial troubles. However, when symptoms of anxiety become larger than the events that triggered them and begin to interfere...
We all deal with pain, in one form or another, throughout our lives. Joint aches, headaches, stomach aches — at times, it can feel as though pain comes from everywhere and nowhere at once. In Part Two of Three our mini-series Pain and Pain Treatments, we'll...
The positive effects of exercise on health have been proven time and time again. In recent years, a growing trend in the health and fitness community has been to take a short walk after each meal to yield various health benefits. Welcome to Part Two of our...
Headaches are a common condition that many people deal with on a daily basis. Ranging from uncomfortable to downright unbearable, they can disrupt your day-to-day life. Several types of headaches exist, with tension headaches being the most common. Cluster headaches are painful...
There are few things in the food world that evoke stronger opinions than spice. Do you go for the mild salsa, the medium, or the three-alarm hot version? Fortunately for people who do love spice (and not just the fiery spice from capsaicin found in chili peppers),...
Ginger is among the healthiest (and most delicious) spices on the planet. It is loaded with nutrients and bioactive compounds that have powerful benefits for your body and brain—here are 9 of them! 1 Ginger can treat many forms of nausea, especially morning sickness Ginger appears to be...
Halloween is just around the corner, and that's the perfect time to take a hard look at all the candy, carbs, and sugars associated with the holiday. This week, we're going to look at detoxing from sugar, and how to successfully pull it off. The first step Congratulations...
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...
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....
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...
As heat waves become more common and intense, the risk for heatstroke continues to rise. Here’s how to make sure you’re prepared. Once again, record-breaking heat is bringing broiling conditions to many spots across the United States. Since the notable 2011 heat wave — which was then...