When it comes to matters of health, there is nothing more important than understanding the many ways we can be affected by factors that appear to be completely harmless. While most people think about how their habits relating to diet and exercise have an effect on their health, there seems to be far fewer who…
It’s no mystery or surprise that doing what makes you happy actually has a direct impact on your overall health. When you are happy, your brain releases hormones. These hormones released improve your immune system functionalities and help prevent stress. It’s no wonder why someone who does what they love, such as master photographer Peter…
Is your health failing? What is the reason? Old Age? Disease? Obesity? Can you help yourself or are you hopeless? It will only change when you decide to change you life style. Exorcise and diet are the key. If you burn more calories than you take in you will lose weight. If you exorcise regularly…
If you don’t feel well what is the use of living. You have to find a way to enjoy life so living healthy is a good plan. If you are over weight the ability to walk through a park or swim across a stream are limited. It is time to take control of your physical…
It always surprises me when the interview a hundred year old and the ask what the secret is. They always say something dumb like I smoked all my life or I ate anything I ever wanted. What are we to take away from that? One said that the secret was that she never worked a…
Once your health is gone it will never be the same. The damage that a major illness inflicts on the body will always be with you. The body can recover but will always and forever be weak or damaged. I blew a knee out thirty years ago and three surgeries later I still hurt. The…
Do you have back pain? Most people do at some time during their life. What can be done to keep your back healthy? I say a lot of it is inherited from you parents. Once back problems begin they rarely leave without some intervention. Surgery should be a last resort for those with chronic pain. …
Out of all of the healthy exercise habits that you can adopt, running is undoubtedly one of the best for ensuring your long-term health. The benefits of running go far beyond just the number of calories burned, as this type of exercise strengthens your heart, your lungs and your musculoskeletal system, in addition to countless…
Doctors know best…some times. As a nurse I would like to think that the doctor knows best but I have seen too many mistakes to just rely on them for everything. If you have been misdiagnosed then you know what I am talking about. If you need to go to the doctor, please do. I…
Going to see a doctor for a routine check-up can be something of a chore and is therefore frequently overlooked. Even those who work diligently to engage in behaviors that have a positive influence on health and longevity can benefit from regular visits to a general practitioner, especially as it relates to preventive medical care….