Source: Are Energy Drinks Bad for You? by Dr. Edward Group Energy drinks are popular among gamers, students, athletes, professionals, and anyone who has to drive overnight from Milwaukee to St. Louis. They’re big business, too. Americans spent $12.5 billion on energy drinks in 2012. Market experts predict that number to climb to $21.5 billion in … Continue reading Are Energy Drinks Bad for You?
Why Sleep Is Important To Your Health
Source: Why Sleep Is Important To Your Health by Dr. Edward Group Sleeping is as important to your health as eating properly and getting exercise. It is actually damaging to your health to work too hard and not get enough rest. Yet, many people are doing this on a regular basis. In America, we do everything … Continue reading Why Sleep Is Important To Your Health
Melatonin treats migraine headaches
A recent study showed that melatonin is an effective treatment for migraine headaches. Study participants had a history of 2 to 8 migraines per month. They were divided into three groups, those taking 3 mg of melatonin, 25 mg of amityptyline (an antidepressant drug commonly used to prevent migraines), and placebo. The melatonin group had … Continue reading Melatonin treats migraine headaches
What Causes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
Source: What Causes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? by Dr. Edward Group We all feel tired, even exhausted, some of the time. But for some people, the exhaustion never lets up, and it comes along with physical discomfort, sleep issues, and trouble with memory and concentration. Anywhere from about 800,000 to 2.5 million Americans may have myalgic encephalomyelitis … Continue reading What Causes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
Sleep deprivation may cause weight gain
Those who try to lose weight by monitoring calories and increasing exercise may now have another weapon in their obesity-fighting arsenal -- a good night's sleep. A new European study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition augments existing evidence that sleep deprivation can lead to weight gain, not only by increasing appetite, but also by … Continue reading Sleep deprivation may cause weight gain
What are the Causes of Nocturia?
Source: What are the Causes of Nocturia? by Dr. Edward Group Nocturia, the need to wake from sleep and urinate at least once a night, can lead to serious health complications. It may also indicate a serious, pre-existing health condition. Affecting both men and women of middle-age and older, nocturia should not be ignored or written off … Continue reading What are the Causes of Nocturia?
What is Nocturia?
Source: What is Nocturia? by Dr. Edward Group Nocturia, or nycturia, is the need to wake and urinate at least once in the middle of the night. While associated with urinary urgency, it is not a condition connected with incontinence. An overactive bladder (OAB) or more serious condition may create the need to wake and empty the … Continue reading What is Nocturia?
Natural Sleep Aids: Enjoy a Good Night of Sleep
Falling asleep isn't always as easy as we would like. Difficulty sleeping has been an issue for humans since sleep was "invented". The more prescription drugs that are developed to help us fall asleep, the more publicity we see about unwanted and sometimes dangerous side effects. Fortunately, there are many natural ways to enjoy a … Continue reading Natural Sleep Aids: Enjoy a Good Night of Sleep
9 Reasons Why Exercise May Be the Best Medicine
Source: 9 Reasons Why Exercise May Be the Best Medicine by Dr. Edward Group There is no debate, regular exercise is vital for maintaining health and wellness. Again and again, research confirms that everyone can benefit from physical activity. Want to live a long, healthy life? Your chances of doing so are far better if you regularly … Continue reading 9 Reasons Why Exercise May Be the Best Medicine
How Stress Affects Your Health
Source: How Stress Affects Your Health by Dr. Edward Group Everyone feels stress from time to time, but many of us are unaware of the fact that many commonly-experienced imbalances in health may actually be our body’s way of responding to physical and mental stress.Recent scientific studies have indicated that the human body’s reaction to stress could … Continue reading How Stress Affects Your Health
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