Health

After all that frantic seasonal partying, bitterly cold weather, and a diet of chocolate and cheap champagne, there is one inevitable result: man-flu. This article looks at some home remedies for colds. They’re a lot nicer than certain brands of powders and pills, and don’t involve staggering up to the ...

If you are one of the millions of people in the UK bothered by leg aches and pain it is time to put things into perspective and put an end to those triumphs right away. There are a number of sources of leg aches and pains from standing on the ...

Although health experts say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, it can be difficult to find the time and motivation to prepare it each morning. It often seems simpler to stop by a fast-food joint on the way to work or simply skip breakfast altogether. Thankfully, ...

The New Year is upon us, which means a perfect time to wipe the slate clean and start a new, positive year for you and your kids. Everyone sets resolutions for the New Year in hopes of self-improvement and better health -even the kids- so here are some potential New ...

When you have problems with your feet, it affects your whole body including your state of mind. When your feet are not working as they should do, this limits your mobility and it can often leave you housebound. Feet can suffer from all sorts of different problems from in-growing toenails ...

People have certain hesitations when approaching medical insurance brokers. They already have reservations about getting medical insurance, but when dealing with the professionals themselves, there is usually a wall that forms between the broker and the professional client. A lot of that stems from the sensitive nature of the business, ...

An estimated 36 million Americans wear contacts on a daily basis. Contacts are one of the safest and most comfortable forms of vision correction – most of the time. Contact wearers could potentially damage their eyes if they don’t properly care for their contact lenses. Here are a few critical ...

Being pregnant is one of the most special and important events in a woman’s life. When a woman is pregnant, she needs to think about the child in her womb at all times, she has to eat for two people henceforth. Maintaining a healthy diet is extremely important during this ...

We use our eyes constantly to see the world around us, but the workings of that small organ are sometimes mysterious. Though only about an inch in diameter, a healthy adult eye consists of a number of key parts that work together along with the brain to bring the outside ...

According to the latest statistics, 795.000 people are affected by a stroke each year in the United States, 160.000 die. In France, 155.000 cases are detected and 62.000 pass away. These alarming figures pull an alarm bell: May be it will be one of us soon. It is therefore imperative to understand the causes ...

When it comes to your eyes, you should never settle for anything less than the best. Choosing an eye doctor can be a challenging process, but there are a few key factors you can look for to ensure that you have found a reputable practice. The eye doctor you choose ...

People who suffer from poor eyesight might consider undergoing Lasik surgery. Lasik surgery is used to correct poor vision and allow people to see without glasses or contacts. After living with contacts or glasses for a while, having eye surgery can seem like a welcome option. Lasik works by using ...

Nobody looks forward to moving into a nursing home or to place a loved one there. However, when old age comes, it is often necessary to choose a nursing home in order to find the proper treatment and avoid monotony and loneliness. It is painful to move, not only for ...