Health

Why the Flu Season Is Almost Non-Existent in 2021

Every year, prior to the onset of summer, the flu season sets in, resulting in influenza and related conditions affecting people across varying age groups and demographics. However, the number of cases in 2021 was unremarkable and the main reason is the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. This was in contrast to the claim made by some ...

Armin Auctor

A man with the sniffles.

Effective Heavy Metal Detox by Consuming the Right Kinds of Food

Going on a heavy metal detox is all in vogue now. When consuming foods of varying types, people are becoming more aware of things that are getting inside their bodies. A lot of ailments, toxins, and infections are food-borne. Foods with more than the permissible amount of heavy metals can be harmful to human health. ...

Armin Auctor

People are becoming more aware of heavy metal toxicity and heavy metal detox.

What Is ‘Dampness’ and How to Treat This Debilitating Condition

Health in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) hinges on striking a balance between all the elements in our bodies. A person will feel bulky and sleepy all the time when they are damp. The body feels sticky like glue and the person feels sluggish. In TCM, dampness is described as being like cotton that has been soaked in oil. ...

Hermann Rohr

A sick woman lying in bed covered with a blanket.

2 Ways to Get Enough Calcium Without Supplements

It is well known that calcium is an important mineral for maintaining strong bones and teeth, assisting in blood clotting, and helping the heart keep beating. By eating a varied diet, you can get enough calcium, making it unnecessary to use supplements. People need strong bones and teeth to be healthy and your bone mass ...

Helen London

A milk bottle and glass of milk on a table.

Will Eating a Mediterranean Diet Protect Against Memory Loss and Dementia?

Eating a Mediterranean diet that is rich in fish, vegetables, and olive oil may protect your brain from protein build-up and shrinkage that can lead to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, according to a new study. The research was published in the online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The ...

Troy Oakes

A bottle of olive oil and salad ingredients.

New Imaging Technique Captures How the Brain Moves in Stunning Detail

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) images of the brain are usually meant to be static. But now, researchers from Mātai Medical Research Institute (Mātai), Stevens Institute of Technology, Stanford University, the University of Auckland, and other institutions, report on an imaging technique that captures the brain in motion in real-time, in 3D, and in stunning detail, ...

Troy Oakes

Brain slices of a narcissist's brain.

Do You Have Trouble Sleeping? Hire an Awesome Sleep Coach!

Insomnia is a condition that affects millions of people. If you are one of them, perhaps you need a sleep coach. There can be many factors that can contribute to a lack of sleep. Stress, lack of a healthy diet, and inadequate ambiance in the bedroom are some of the reasons that affect your sleep ...

Raven Montmorency

Insomnia.

Laughter Helps You Live Longer

Research reveals that laughter can help you live longer! The Chinese saying “Smiles make one young” reveals a Chinese way of maintaining health and longevity. Emotions and health are closely related. Surveys find that people who have lived a long life, even in different countries and with different habits, have one thing in common: a ...

David Jirard

A laughing Japanese school girl with her friends, all in their school uniforms eating ice cream cones.

Poor Sleep Patterns Can Be Detrimental

Good sleep patterns or routines are the best health regime. Six to 8 hours of sleep a day is appropriate, while too much or too little sleep is harmful to your health. Excessive sleeping reduces the rate of metabolism and the excretion of wastes accumulated in the body.  Middle-aged and elderly people who sleep for ...

Emma Lu

A woman sleeping at work.