Health

House plants can have amazing health benefits. They add color to the room, as well as a sort of a positive attitude – who feels bad in nature? Plants can make us feel connected to nature and bring some peace into our minds when we’re nervous. They filter the air in your home and make it fresher and more pleasant …

Brushing your teeth and flossing regularly will surely contribute to your teeth being healthier and help you get rid of the bacteria built up due to residual food particles. However, what you eat also directly affects the health of your teeth, and some foods can affect the health of your gums and teeth. For instance, if you consume many sugary …

Although holiday time is “the season to be jolly,” many people struggle with the holiday blues. The director of psychiatric drug research at the R/D Clinical Research Center in Lake Jackson, Texas, Rakesh Jain, MD says that depression during holidays is a common problem, even though holidays are seen as what should be a joyous time. Reasons for this depression …

Constipation is a problem we usually avoid mentioning in everyday conversation, but it is so common that everyone has to deal with it from time to time. Are you trying to go to the toilet, but nothing can come out? Your every attempt is tedious and maybe even painful? There are several possible causes of constipation, including stress, poor diet …

Many people can’t imagine starting their day without a cup of coffee to wake them up. Millions of people use caffeine in order to feel more awake and concentrated, while less tired. However, although caffeine has several benefits, it should not be consumed without limits, as in excess amounts it can be harmful for your health (like many other foods …

Beauty products exist so they would improve our looks, but not every ingredient is ‘pretty’. Namely, one in every eight ingredients used in makeup is harmful and they are either chemicals, pesticides, toxins, hormone disruptors or carcinogens.  Many of those ingredients are used to make the products softer, more water resistant or to prolong their ‘shelf life’.  Some of these …

Over 7 million Americans have binge eating disorder, as a study conducted at Harvard suggests. Binging means eating much more food than you actually need and not having control over it. After you’re done eating, you feel ashamed, embarrassed and maybe even depressed. Do you recognize yourself in these words? Binge eating is usually a response to stress – people …

You would think that being a stuntman is dangerous, but some of America’s most unhealthy jobs are those that require working in cubicles, restaurants and hospitals, among others. These professions have regular occurrences of injuries and illnesses due to exposure to contaminants and infections, hazardous conditions, radiation, risk of minor burns, cuts and stings. What can also be very damaging …

For your family to be healthy and happy, safety is one of the most important components. Unfortunately, when you have children, you need to pay special attention to potential hazards lurking in your home. But there isn’t a reason to panic, there is an easy way to make sure your child is safe by doing everything you can to make …

To date, almost 60 million Americans suffer from thyroid problems. The thyroid is a gland that’s responsible for metabolism and factors prominently in providing us with energy. And a problematic thyroid can affect your health in so many ways. It can impact weight, mental health and fertility. It can even increase the risk for other illnesses like heart disease. It …