Healthy articles

The theory behind ice baths appears to be relatively sound. The extreme cold restricts blood flow to your muscles, and prevents inflammation and soreness. But new research suggests this may not be the case at all.

Snoring is definitely a nuisance, not to the person who snores but to the sleeping partner. If snorers’ spouses do not complain about the noise or they simply get used to it, then the snorers will not know anything is wrong.

People have been making a run on potassium iodide — but if that mushroom cloud were to beckon one day, "nuke pills" won't save your life.

Drug tests are a fairly accurate way to determine whether someone has recently used illicit drugs. It is a matter of much controversy — and many have argued that drug testing is an invasion of privacy.

First you notice that you have vision problems, and everything looks blurred. Colors may not bright as they did before. Then you see a doctor, who tells you you need cataract surgery.

Running is a good way to stay fit. This is an undeniable statement. But, amateur marathon runners who run less than 64 km each week during training often show signs of cardiac dysfunction after the race.

There are many misconceptions about water weight. Some say, for instance, that water makes you heavier but not look fatter. Also someone said that the moisture in a sauna dissolves fat. What's the truth behind the myths?

There seems to be some hype about this one and a lot of controversy. Should you do it? Shouldn’t you do it? That is a personal decision but with most things in life there are going to be advantages and disadvantages and this subject is no exception.

Ever wondered why losing weight and then maintaining your reduced weight is such a tough job? It seems losing weight brings about hormonal changes in the body which increase the appetite and bring back the fat which you had lost with so much difficulty.

As we explore this diverse environment, the risk of coming in contact with the most beautiful yet treacherous marine life, such as sea urchins and jellyfish stings increases.