March 15-21, 2011 - Original Health Articles

See what people are saying about this article on our Facebook page! Teenagers who eat too much sugar may be putting their hearts at risk. A new study found that teens who consume a lot of sugary foods and beverages are more likely to have an increased risk of heart disease later in life.

See what people are saying about this article on our Facebook page! If the tingling, aching and numbness of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is getting out of hand, 5 simple exercises might put relief right at your fingertips. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a painful hand and wrist disorder often caused by repetitive movements like computer keyboarding, assembly line work, gardening or other activities that bend and stress the wrist again and again.

If your relationship's been nearly as chilly as the cold, dark winter, it may be time to warm things up with a spring relationship cleanup. Along with those showers and flowers comes a hint of romance; so take advantage of the warmer, longer days and the great outdoors.

If you can't remember the last time you saw a doctor (taking your kids to the pediatrician doesn't count), you're probably long overdue for a checkup. Whether it's ego, lack of time, or just not fond of needles, men are known to resist medical care. The statistics from the U.

See what people are saying about this article on our Facebook page! While it's true that as kids get older you have less influence on them as parents, don't discount your role in modeling good (and bad) behavior. While what you say to them may sometimes fall on deaf ears, what you do will certainly be noticed.

See what people are saying about this article on our Facebook page! You're experiencing tightness, burning, and pain in your chest. You immediately wonder whether it's heartburn caused by that spicy meal you just polished off, or the worst case scenario—a heart attack.

See what people are saying about this article on our Facebook page! The very idea of using worms to treat intestinal diseases may be enough to turn your stomach. And while it make take some time before such a regimen is actually prescribed to patients, studies in which parasitic worms are used to battle disorders like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are showing promising results.

See what people are saying about this article on our Facebook page! If you've recently been diagnosed with diabetes, you may be feeling deprived because you can't eat unlimited quantities of so many of your favorite foods. And you may be wondering whether you can still enjoy a beer, glass of wine, or margarita with friends from time to time.

According to the American Hair Loss Association (AHLA), about one in four men with male-pattern baldness (MPB) start to lose their hair before the age of 21 and two in three men will experience some hair thinning by age 35. Self-confidence recedes along with the hairline leaving depressed men in its wake.

Persistent noise can be an actual health risk, especially if you're in your senior years. Danish researchers examined the medical records of more than 57,000 people over a period of several years and concluded that people who lived at addresses that were subject to heavy traffic noise and air pollution suffered more strokes than people who resided in quieter locales.

Multiple cups of coffee a day might be enough to bring on insomnia, or at least make you feel wired and jittery, but it could also have a positive effect. Drinking four cups a day cuts a woman's risk of getting type 2 diabetes by more than 50 percent, according to a new study reported by LiveScience.

See what people are saying about this article on our Facebook page! If you have a child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), you are all too familiar with the inattention, impulsivity, and high-energy level symptomatic of the condition.

See what people are saying about this article on our Facebook page! Next time you make a fruit salad-why not toss in some black raspberries? It turns out that these sweet little berries may play a key role in preventing colon cancer, according to a University of Illinois at Chicago study that was reported in a recent issue of Cancer Prevention Research.

See what people are saying about this article on our Facebook page! Nuts are good for you, and so are their butters. And they're even better if you make them yourself. Nuts for Nutrition No doubt about it, nut butters are high in calories and fat. But in their purest form, they are also packed with the same beneficial nutrients as whole nuts, including protein, fiber, B vitamins, vitamin E, zinc, selenium and other minerals.

Your heart is a complex organ that normally beats at a rate of 60 to 100 beats per minute. But if it's not doing its job or starts getting sluggish, your doctor may suggest getting a pacemaker. This little device, usually placed under your skin during a minor surgical procedure, is situated close to your heart and helps to regulate your heartbeat.

Depression is common in people who have Parkinson's disease, a slow, progressive, and chronic neurodegenerative brain disease. Actor Michael J. Fox put a public face on this disease and many of us have seen him exhibit some of the trademark Parkinson's symptoms, such as shaking, tremors, slow movements, and stiffness or rigidity in the arms, legs, or trunk.

See what people are saying about this article on our Facebook page! You don't necessarily need to go to spin classes or get up at 5:00 a.m. for an hour-long turn on the treadmill to keep your ticker in tip-top shape. For a healthy heart, you should...

If your budget doesn't extend to $100 or more for skincare, you've probably tried or considered generic alternatives. These over-the-counter and prescription formulas claim to be identical to their big-name siblings and often come in identical packaging.