When it comes to the reduction of lower back pain, improvement of posture, and maintenance of health, strengthening your core is important. While many people long for a trim and slim core, most don’t know the most effective way to achieve…

There has been much debate in recent years as to how eating close to bedtime impacts weight loss and overall health. Numerous sources state differing claims from either side of the fence... A general consensus is that keeping caloric intake…

In recent years, health professionals have held a variety of positions on the role of cholesterol in maintaining good health. Cholesterol has been transformed from a compound that should be avoided into one that has both "good" and "bad"…

A growing body of research indicates that aspirin may play a role in preventing certain types of cancer. One of the largest studies suggests that daily aspirin intake can reduce the risk of esophageal, colorectal, stomach and prostate…

Unless you live in an area where it snows year-round, it can be hard to explain away the white flakes lining your collar and shoulders. Dandruff does no one any favors, and although it is nothing more than dead flakes of skin, it gives…

Hyperesthesia is considered a type of neuropathic pain and is, therefore, caused by a disorder of the nervous system. It can be a bewildering and distressing condition, for there are many variations and it also has multiple possible causes.…

For most parents, the health of their children is the most important thing in their lives. It doesn't matter what age the child is, there are always things out there that can negatively impact their health.  Sadly, many of those things are…

Apart from the fact that maintaining thin and brittle nails is a difficult task, disfigured nails can cause low self-esteem, especially in teenagers. Such are the effects of Koilonychia. It also involves a lot of pain... Unfortunately, many…

The plank is a fitness mainstay for good reason. It's one of the best exercises out there for your abs, and it doesn't require any equipment. For many people, though, the plank may start to feel pretty stale after a while. One way to mix it…