Sickle Cell Anemia, Causes, Symptoms And Treatments
Sickle cell anemia is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders. People who it have an abnormal protein in their red blood cells. In the United States, most people with this disease are of African ancestry. But the condition is also common in people with a Hispanic background. Because the disease runs in families,…
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Freeze Your Credit And Prevent Against Identity Theft
So, what are you, an honest consumer supposed to do? Experts respond that one of the most effective protections you can do is placing a freeze on your credit data. It’s not difficult at all. At most, it should take you no more than 10-15 minutes on your computer. If you’re away from your computer,…
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Generic Prescription Drugs Face Huge Approval Obstacles
Generic prescription drugs face huge obstacles before they get approved for sale. It’s a big problem for the generic drug manufacturers — but, a potential a life and death situation to patients, when they can no longer afford their medication. The price difference between generic drugs compared to branded drugs is huge! Don’t get…
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Fat In Your Diet: What’s Good, What’s Bad, How Do You Know?
Fat is an essential nutrient for our bodies. It provides energy. It helps our guts absorb certain vitamins from foods. But what types of fat are good? What types of fat are bad for you? Should you be eating at all? Lots of questions, conflicting answers — but here are the real facts you need…
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Social Isolation A Big Risk For Senior’s Mental, Physical Health
Social isolation and loneliness in senior citizen’s can lead to physical and mental illness. Indeed, seniors become vulnerable to chronic diseases such as cognitive decline, depression, hypertension and heart disease. Social isolation and loneliness are not one and the same thing. About 28 percent of older adults — that’s 14 million people, in the…
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Dark Chocolate Tastes Great, Can Also Reduce Depression Risk
Dark chocolate is a delicious food beloved by many people around the world, and interestingly it may also reduce your risk for depression, according to a recent study. Chocolate comes from cacao, which is a plant with high levels of minerals and antioxidants. Dark chocolate is rich in minerals, such as iron, magnesium, and zinc.…
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Daily Aspirin Linked to Brain Bleeding By Researchers
Taking a daily aspirin can lead to brain bleeding according to a recent study by cardiologists at the University of Texas Cardiology Center. Indeed, if you don’t suffer from heart disease, then there’s little to no benefit to popping a daily low-dose aspirin. In fact, the opposite may happen — this practice may dramatically…
Read MoreDriving Safely Tips Most Essential For Senior Citizens
Driving safely is especially important for senior citizens, says the Automobile Club of America (AAA). There are more aged drivers, aged 70 and older, on the road today than ever before. Through many educational programs, better roads and better built cars, driving today is safer than ever before. Nevertheless, because of the many health…
Read MoreInsulin Inhaling Shows Promise In Reversing Alzheimer’s Memory Loss
Insulin inhaling, shows preliminary promise in reversing memory loss in Alzheimer’s patients. This latest news was shared by the research team at this weeks meeting of the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2019 Insulin — a hormone that helps regulate your blood sugar — appears to play a role in normal memory processes. Insulin irregularities…
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The Zero Carb Diet: Is It Really Safe For You To Use?
Are you on a zero carb diet? Low carb diets have been popular for years. But now comes a more extreme form of it, called the Zero Carb Diet. It’s even more restrictive as it requires you to eliminate as much carbs from your diet as possible. That’s pretty difficult to accomplish as even vegetables,…
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