Advances in medical care over the last 50 years and especially since the late 20th century have made it possible for many children with chronic, once-fatal diseases to survive and even flourish into adulthood. While this is a positive development...
Reiki, which translated means universal life force energy, was developed in Japan in the early 20th century by Dr. Mikao Usui. Since then it has been adopted in all parts of the world. Reiki is used as a complementary therapy for illness, and...
If you've been diagnosed with a chronic illness, it's time to get educated. Read everything you can about the cause, prevention and treatment of your illness. Learn what triggers the illness and how to minimize the effects of the illness. Learn...
If you have a chronic medical condition, you may find that health insurance is more expensive. You can even find yourself denied coverage because of your disease. What policies do fit you often carry co-payments, premiums and exclusions that make...
Sugar cravings can be the sign of an underlying health condition such as low blood sugar or type 2 diabetes. However, sugar cravings can also come about when a person has gone without eating for too long, or when he is on a diet and is simply...
Excessive sweating can occur for many reasons. Sweating may result from chronic illnesses like cancer, tuberculosis, leukemia or hyperthyroidism. More often, it can emerge as a result of behavioral methods that can be regulated through lifestyle...
Sugar is one of the leading causes of chronic illnesses through nutrition. Any time that you have a craving, it might be a sign that you have a hormonal imbalance. The most common causes of hormonal imbalance are blood sugar imbalances and a lack...
Cooking a heart-healthy meal can be a challenge, but the reward is worth it. Eating healthy can help prevent chronic illnesses such as hypertension, high cholesterol and coronary artery disease. Turn old recipes into new ones by modifying cooking...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 34 percent of adults in the United States are obese. Obesity can lead to a variety of chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. In addition, being...
A spare tire is a light-hearted term to describe an excess layer of belly flab. However, this spare tire can pose serious risks to your health, if you carry too much of it around your waist. Heart disease, diabetes, stroke and some cancers are all...
According to organizations such as the Cleveland Clinic and President's Council on Physical Fitness, exercise can be used to boost and protect the immune system, including both antibody and T cell responses. Exercise has a direct effect on the...
Despite fears on the matter, there's no proof that aspartame causes cancer. In fact, a number of studies conducted or sponsored by the National Cancer Institute have shown that there's no connection between consumption of aspartame and higher risk...
Good athletes are not born; they are made. Success at any sport involves preparation and practice, and the physical intensity of soccer makes it especially important for this sport. Regardless of your skill level or age, playing soccer requires...
Carrying extra fat around the middle endangers your health. People with excess belly fat are more likely to develop chronic illnesses like heart disease and diabetes, and increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. You cannot lose 5 to 10 lbs....
Stomach fat not only looks bad under form-fitting clothes, but it also poses dangerous health risks. According to Mayo Clinic, too much belly fat may increase your chance of developing chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease and certain...
When you are on a budget, staying fit is not impossible. In fact, being on a budget can actually help, since it helps you monitor your purchases that might impact your weight. Obesity can lead to many chronic illnesses such as diabetes or...
Keeping children healthy and fit is not something that parents or persons who care for children should take for granted. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, almost 32 percent of America's children and adolescents are obese. Obesity...
There are two basic types of female body types; the apple and the pear shape. If you gain weight in your chest and belly you have an apple shape. Women who gain weight in their hips and thighs have a pear shape. While neither type makes is easier...
Part of maintaining your weight, staying in shape and keeping yourself healthy, is to keep your body-fat levels low. Your body has to have some fat for your internal organs to function properly, but too much can put you at risk for chronic...
Pneumonia, an infection of the lungs, can be caused by viruses, fungi or bacteria. Bacterial pneumonia tends to be the most dangerous type and also the most common in adults. In healthy individuals, bacterial pneumonia can usually be treated...
The Recommended Daily Intake, which is based on the older Recommended Daily Allowance, or RDA, is the average dietary intake of macronutrients and nutrients sufficient to meet the daily requirements of 97% of healthy individuals. MayoClinic.com...
With the rising cost of food and the ever-present need to tighten your household budget, it's easy to see why some people think eating healthy is too expensive of an option. Of course, dining on ramen noodles and hot dogs may help your wallet but...
The seven components of a healthy lifestyle cover all aspects of life, including your mental, physical and emotional health. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle helps prevent such chronic illnesses as diabetes, heart disease and stroke. It also...
Transform your traditional and beloved unhealthy recipes into healthier yet enjoyable alternatives. Changing the way you prepare food and adjusting the ingredients you commonly use in the preparation process can help you make healthier foods....
In the summer when the weather gets hot, a gym or fitness club membership with access to swimming pool is a valuable thing to have. You can exercise in the pool without feeling sweaty, or just relax and enjoy the cool water while saving on air...
If you store body fat around your belly, you may be at risk for chronic illnesses. Excess midsection fat can increase your chances of heart disease, stroke and developing diabetes and certain cancers, MayoClinic.com warns. Since you cannot...
When stool is watery, also called diarrhea, it is usually due to an illness, foreign invader or reaction to food or medication. Normal stool is firm and solid, and when your stool is watery, it usually indicates some kind of problem that is...
Persisting in a diet and exercise plan is easier when you know how and when you'll reap the rewards. Eating healthy foods promotes growth and sustains life. Getting regular exercise strengthens your muscles and bones and increases your balance and...
Calcium is an important mineral nutrient that is vital for the health of the bones, muscles, nerves and tissues of the body. Imbalances in the levels of calcium in the blood can cause serious health problems or indicate other diseases, including...
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