Healthy articles

There are more than 250 million people infected with hepatitis B virus worldwide. This disease often shows no symptoms for a long time, but can lead to cirrhosis, cancer and death. And we can prevent it.

Stage 4, or end-stage COPD, is the most severe form of this disease. What can patients expect in terms of symptoms and treatment?

Anxiety doesn't just impact the lives of those who suffer from it, but also those around them. How can you support a loved one with an anxiety disorder?

Asthma is a chronic disease of the airways. Asthma attacks are almost always triggered by some external or internal factor. External factors are allergens, cold air, physical activity, etc. Stress is one of the internal factors which can trigger attacks.

Exercise is one of the most important factors in everyone's health, especially those with heart issues like high cholesterol.

When someone has been diagnosed with a slightly-raised cholesterol level, doctors will suggest making the necessary lifestyle changes, and give out dietary advice for the patient to follow.

The CDC reported that a third of cardiovascular-induced deaths are caused by smoking. How does smoking affect your cholesterol levels?

While there are natural ways to keep cholesterol under control, a lot of people are not aware of the impact that consuming the wrong foods can have on their bodies.

For a very long time, people have believed that eggs, meat, and dairy are bad for cholesterol. However, scientific evidence has shown us that things aren’t all that black on white.

Even people with decent levels of cholesterol should pay close attention to their diet. These 10 foods are important to consider, either way.