Simple blood tests can both determine if you have anemia and what the cause may be, which helps determine treatment options. When your doctor suspects that you have anemia, a condition caused by the blood’s inability to deliver enough oxygen to the body, the first step is usually a diagnostic test. Blood tests can tell … Continue reading How Anemia Is Diagnosed
Best Foods for Healthy Teeth
Is what you eat good for your teeth? Find out which foods help promote healthy teeth and gums. You probably know that gooey, sticky candy isn't exactly great for your teeth. But when it comes to diet and your teeth, what you should eat is just as important as what you shouldn't. "Variety and moderation … Continue reading Best Foods for Healthy Teeth
7 Unusual Signs of Iron Deficiency
Iron is a mineral that plays a vital role in health and well-being. Without it, many bodily functions would malfunction. “The primary role of iron is to carry oxygen in the blood to every cell in the body,” says Bethany Thayer, RDN, MS, director of the Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention at Henry Ford … Continue reading 7 Unusual Signs of Iron Deficiency
Erectile Dysfunction: Symptoms and Causes
The most obvious symptom of erectile dysfunction (ED) is not being able to get an erection. But, if this problem becomes frequent or lasts a long time, you should see your doctor. There are many causes of ED. Sometimes, the culprit is another health issue. Understanding the signs and causes of ED is the first … Continue reading Erectile Dysfunction: Symptoms and Causes
What Does It Mean to Eat Well?
What we put into our bodies can impact our mood, our energy, and our physical health. By becoming more mindful and intentional about what we eat, when we eat, and why we eat, we can create balance and harmony both physically and emotionally. The nutrients within our food act as information to our cells. When … Continue reading What Does It Mean to Eat Well?
Science confirms: Baking soda, a kitchen staple, can be used to treat various autoimmune diseases
Baking soda is a kitchen necessity, there’s no doubt about that. Whether you use it for baking, as a natural scrub for pots and pans, or as a deodorizer –the list of ways you can use baking soda in and around the home is truly an endless one. But did you know that baking soda … Continue reading Science confirms: Baking soda, a kitchen staple, can be used to treat various autoimmune diseases
10 Things Your Doctor Won’t Tell You About Your Blood Test
Learn more about your blood test results — and your health — by discussing your blood work with your doctor. A typical routine blood test is the complete blood count, also called CBC, to count your red and white blood cells as well as measure your hemoglobin levels and other blood components. This test … Continue reading 10 Things Your Doctor Won’t Tell You About Your Blood Test
Scientists look at the role of antioxidants in lessening the occurrence of Type 1 diabetes in young women
Scientists from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University are gearing for an upcoming study that will explore the role of antioxidants in maintaining vascular health, as well as reducing the risk of cardiovascular risk in women with Type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes, of course, is a chronic condition wherein the pancreas produces little to no insulin. Insulin is … Continue reading Scientists look at the role of antioxidants in lessening the occurrence of Type 1 diabetes in young women
6 Nutrients That Fight Erectile Dysfunction
Sorry, guys: There's no miracle food to prevent erectile dysfunction. However, there is some evidence that certain foods may help."Evidence that foods can help with ED is probably related to a vascular connection," says Firouz Daneshgari, MD, professor and chairman of the department of urology at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and University … Continue reading 6 Nutrients That Fight Erectile Dysfunction
Cool science: Researchers have successfully observed how fish and amphibians regenerate tissue into their perfect original shape
Wouldn’t it be neat to regrow a lost limb without any trace of scar or trauma? Researchers have successfully observed how the skin cells of some fish and amphibians are capable of advanced tissue regeneration without scarring, retaining its perfect original form. The findings, published in the journal The Company of Biologists, hint at this mechanism’s potential application in human … Continue reading Cool science: Researchers have successfully observed how fish and amphibians regenerate tissue into their perfect original shape
