There are many ways in which we can improve our health and our environment, however when we find the ability to do both at the same time, it is hard to find the negatives. Here are some ways you can not only be on the track to a better you, but you will also be preserving our environment for all of those who will come after: Shade Your Yard According to American Forests, … [Read more...]
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Have You Heard? Latest Auditory News
Teeth Transmission For those who are deaf in one ear, the SoundBite Hearing System could be a non-surgical solution to their problem. The hearing system makes use of the concept of bone conduction, where sound vibrations travel through bones to the inner ear. In this instance, the sound would be transmitted through the patient’s teeth. The hearing system consists of a … [Read more...]
Asthma – What Really Causes It?
Statistics related to asthma show that 17 million U.S. residents are affected by this disease each year. For kids, it’s one of the major reasons why they suffer chronic illness. The death rate from asthma is also 180 percent higher according to a report from EPA. However, asthma can be controlled, treated and even prevented through a number of treatment options. For example, … [Read more...]
Blood Thinners and Their Effects on the Body
Blood thinners are prescribed for individuals who need to reduce their risk of developing heart disease or having a heart attack or stroke. The pills work by preventing the formation of blood clots within the body or by making the process of forming these clots take an extended period of time. Many people are able to simply take one aspirin per day to get the desired effect, … [Read more...]
Get a Clean Bill of Health Before You Get Married
If you're soon to be married, your mind is probably filled with wedding details, honeymoon plans and a whole lot of romance. What you're probably not thinking about is getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases, but if you and your partner have not yet done this, it's important that you do it now. A recent report by the Center for Disease Control showed that sexually … [Read more...]
Water – are you drinking enough?
It seems that not a week goes by nowadays without a new health or fitness fad coming out. But what about the simple things we can do to keep ourselves healthy? We regularly hear that drinking water is a crucial part of our diet, but how often do we listen to that advice? And how do we know if we really are drinking enough? Symptoms of dehydration Dehydration can impact … [Read more...]
The Top Providers in the Health Insurance Market
Four top providers in the health insurance market made it onto the Fortune 100 in 2012. Three of these companies managed to achieve double-digit profits in 2011. This is despite an ongoing recession and uncertainty about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). These two events have forced an entire industry to rethink health insurance products, business models … [Read more...]
Erectile Dysfunction: infographic by Derek
(infographic) Bio: Derek is an active blogger for the website Erectile Doctor, an online directory connecting licensed physicians and patients seeking erectile dysfunction treatment. He blogs regularly about Men’s sexual health, science, and healthy living. … [Read more...]
Midwest Struggles, Beyond the Economy and Into Health
There’s no question about it. When times are hard in this country the Midwest feels it. When the economy struggles, the hard working people in Midwest cities struggle along with it. Detroit has remained one of the most dangerous cities in the United States for the past ten years. Largely because of all the people who have been laid off over that time. Jobs have become … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Tap into Your Inner Warrior
Are you feeling lost when it comes to your direction in life? Do you look in the mirror and ask yourself who you are and what you are doing here? If so, you are not alone. Many people get down in the dumps from time to time and need help becoming the warriors they were meant to be. One definite way to help yourself is to hire a life coach. 1. Benefits of a Life … [Read more...]