No one wants to hear that a loved one or friend who is an older adult has been the victim of elder abuse. Fortunately, there are things you can do to ensure their safety. Below are ten strategies you can start to take today that help. Get educated: Many well-meaning people are surprised that it isn’t …
Balance Female Hormones The Natural Way
When do Most Women Experience Menopause/Perimenopause? Most women start to experience perimenopause and menopause between 40-50, which can come with several uncomfortable symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, a low sex drive, fatigue, vaginal dryness, mood swings, and insomnia. What are the Symptoms of a Hormonal Imbalance? As naturally produced estrogen and progesterone decline, women …
Alcohol and the Covid Vaccine
If you’re set to get vaccinated against COVID-19, that’s definitely something to celebrate. But medical experts are cautioning the public against drinking alcohol immediately before and after your vaccination. Doctors say it’s best to wait a few days to do a shot after your shot. Rather than reaching for the bottle, physicians are recommending that you do whatever you can …
Viagra And Heart Disease
Is Viagra Safe to Take if I Have Heart Disease? According to a new Swedish study, the drug first marketed for erectile dysfunction (impotence)–Viagra—may have more uses than previously known. The lead author in the study, Martin Holzmann, says, “Potency problems are common in older men, and now our study also shows that PDE5 inhibitors …
5 Drinks That Trigger Heart Attacks
Although we tend to hear a lot about heart health as it relates to food, researchers are now finding that what we drink matters too. There are some drinks that, especially if consumed in excessive amounts, can actually trigger a heart attack. Coffee Although drinking just one cup of coffee per day actually lowers your …
Bread, Protein Bars and Cereal
You may not even realize that some foods you perceive as healthy can actually be making you sick. Ultra processed foods with high amounts of added sugars, saturated fat, and salt increase risk of heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. These three examples might be the foods you suspect the least. Your Cereal is Loaded …
5 Strangest Medical Conditions (look familiar?)
We’re all familiar with common medical conditions like heart disease and diabetes. But there are several illnesses that are so rare they’ve only been mentioned a handful of times in medical journals. Read on to learn about five of the most shocking medical syndromes seen by physicians. Werewolf Syndrome. Talk about having a bad hair …
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11 Foods That CAUSE Wrinkles
Everyone dreads the idea of developing wrinkled skin. While lotions and creams can help reduce some lines, experts agree the best way to prevent skin damage is from the inside out: eating a diet loaded with fruits, vegetables, and whole grains – and staying away from these 11 foods. Coffee. If you need more than one cup of coffee …
Should Humans NOT Eat Grains?
It’s a common belief that grains are good for you but there are some reasons that you may want to actually avoid eating them. Grains are present in many common food items such as cereal, pasta, baked products, and more. While there is evidence for both eating grains and avoiding them, let’s take a look …
5 Things To NEVER Share With Anyone
Sharing is caring, but not when it comes to personal items. While most of us know that loaning out toothbrushes or underwear is a big no-no, there are several other products we should keep to ourselves, or not use at all. Read on to learn why sharing these five items might just be a really bad idea. Pens and …