An Apple A Day May Not Keep The Doctor Away, But You Will Spend Less At The Pharmacy
Most Americans know Ben Franklin's famous saying "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." In Ben Franklin's time, of course, that just fewer bloodleetings and applications of leeches. Does the saying hold true in the twenty-first century?
Are American Doctors Underpaid?
As some doctors tell it, practicing medicine in the United States just isn't as profitable as it used to be. To be sure, the cost of medical education is high, and no one is going to earn millions a year as a doctor, but neither is poverty in the picture.
Kettlebell Workout For Everyone
If you don't fancy joining a gym and paying a monthly cost to workout why not grab a set of kettlebells and workout at home. There are so many different ways to train with these so why not give it a go?
Sickle Cell Anemia: Symptoms, Diagnosis And Treatment
Sickle cell anemia is an inherited genetic disorder affecting the red blood cells. The disease is, in most cases, not curable, and required life-long medical attention. New treatments are being developed to manage the symptoms of the disease.
Curcumin or Cure-Cumin? Antioxidant in Turmeric Is Amazingly Useful
Curcumin, the orange antioxidant found in the curry spice turmeric, is often attributed with almost-mystical powers. The truth is, curcumin isn't a cure-all, but it can be very helpful in many situations.
Warning: Don't Let These Physical Symptoms Of Stress Control Your Life!
Stress is something we all experience, but when it takes over your life, it can also take over your body. What are the physical symptoms of stress, and what can you do to combat them?
Nine Triggers For Lower Back Pain You Can Easily Avoid
Nearly every adult suffers lower back pain sooner or later. Recognizing back pain triggers, however, can help you stop back pain before it starts.
There's The Rub: Health Benefits Of Massage
Massage is often regarded as a luxury or an indulgence. But in fact this form of treatment can have important and unique benefits.
Hereditary Hemochromatosis: You Can Have Too Much Iron!?
Hemochromatosis Type 1 is a hereditary form of this disease, and it causes an excessive absorption of iron from the diet to be stored in the body. Once there is too much iron in the blood, the body is unable to remove it, so it continually builds up.
A Beginners' Guide To Contact Lenses: Soft Lenses, Hard Lenses, Or Hybrid Lenses?
Are you considering contact lenses? Which so many types on the market, it can be hard to know which lenses to choose. Here's an overview of different lenses and their pros and cons.