Healthy Living Articles

The recent murder-suicide by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher and the mother of his three-month-old child have brought gun control back into the spotlight in the USA. But the real risk of death by firearms is quite low.

Do you see dead people? Do you think dead people see you? Or do you know someone who does? Various kinds of hallucinations are commonly thought to be a sign of psychiatric illness, but sometimes the problem is mainly in the brain.

What you eat not only affects your body but also has an effect on your brain. The results of a number of researches have shown that eating a nutritious diet not only gives you a fit body, it also prevents memory loss usually associated with advancing age.

Much of Europe and North America are experiencing their hottest summers in recorded history. Air conditioning does not just make life easier to bear. For the very young and the very old, air conditioning saves lives, but is it healthy?

Developing and maintaining long-lasting friendships can be challenging for some, but having friends is important. In addition to filling up your social calendar, maintaining quality friendships can have tremendous benefits for your general health.

Affirmations are statements that are made to describe what one wants in life. They can be made subconsciously or consciously, and are repeated over and over in an attempt to force the subconscious mind into triggering the statement into becoming reality.

Occupational health hazards come in many forms. Although the jobs you think are dangerous (truck driver, firefighter, police officer, logger...) definitely are, being an office worker or a baker comes with its own set of risks. What do you need to know?

Smart travelers plan ahead! Even if you take all the right steps to stay safe, however, accidents, emergencies, and food poisoning can happen. What can you do to improve the quality of your medical care if you do get sick on your trip abroad?

Experts say you can tell a lot about a woman just by looking at her hair. Not only does your hair offer clues about your personality but about your health and well-being also. From color to style, what does your hair say about you?

The way that you walk can divulge a lot of information about your health. From your posture and your walking pace to your gait and strut, your walk sends off a lot of clues as to the condition of your overall health.