What are Some Effective Ways to Address Stomach Discomfort?

Stomach Discomfort

An upset stomach or indigestion is a problem that everyone experiences at one point of time. Also called dyspepsia, the condition causes discomfort in the upper abdomen. There are several reasons that cause stomach upset such as drinking certain beverages, eating low fiber and spicy foods, overeating or fast eating, abdominal pain, smoking, medication-induced indigestion …

February 4 is World Cancer Day: Spread Awareness about Prevention and Risk Reduction

World Cancer Day

Every year, February 4 is observed as World Cancer Day (WCD). This international awareness day is led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). The 2023 campaign aims to spread awareness about cancer and encourage efforts for prevention and treatment of the disease. A leading cause of deaths globally, cancer claims about 10 million …

What are the Best Foods to Fight Inflammation?

Inflammation

Chronic inflammation develops over months to years. A person’s diet plays an important role in causing chronic inflammation. The immune system becomes activated as digestive bacteria releases chemicals that may spur inflammation. The types of bacteria that fill our gut and their chemical byproducts vary according to the foods we consume. Certain foods encourage the …

What are the Best Foods to Eat if You have Glaucoma?

Glaucoma

According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, glaucoma affects more than 3 million people in the United States and about 60 million people worldwide. A leading cause of irreversible blindness among people above the age of 60, glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, which is usually related to high pressure …

January is Thyroid Awareness Month – Learn about Thyroid Disease

Thyroid Awareness Month

Regarded as the most common endocrine disorders worldwide, about 30 million Americans have thyroid dysfunction. As part of generating awareness, January is observed “National Thyroid Awareness Month” every year – which calls attention to the various health problems related to the thyroid gland. Sponsored by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, the 2023 campaign aims …

Here’s How You Can Prevent Early Wrinkles [INFOGRAPHIC]

Wrinkles

We cannot stop the natural aging process. With age, observable facial lines develop over time and the skin becomes drier. There are many things that can cause the skin to age such as sun exposure, pollution, smoking, poor lifestyle, and more. Plastic surgery options like BOTOX injections, laser resurfacing, chemical peels, dermabrasion and fillers can …