Your Kidneys act as a filtering agent that separate and remove harmful substances in your body. Don’t take these small bean-shaped organs for granted. A kidney problem may result to many complications. Here are some things you can do to take care of your kidneys. Kidney Functions Removes harmful substances in the body Monitors and […]

You might think sitting in front of the computer saves you from a lot of health hazards, but you’re actually prone to one very dangerous condition that might affect you all your life: carpal tunnel syndrome. It’s painful and scary, but don’t worry; here’s how to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome. What You’ll Need: Ergonomic equipment […]

Athlete’s foot is an inconvenient and annoying condition that will come back again and again if you don’t treat and prevent it from happening. Here’s how you can prevent athlete’s foot from happening to you. Always wear a pair of flip flops when you’re in a public area where there’s water involved, like swimming pools […]

  Gout is a form of arthritis that makes joints painful and movements limited. People with high uric acid levels are also advised to lower their uric acid to prevent gout. Here’s how you can do it. Exercise People who suffer from gout are usually obese. Lower your weight by exercising regularly, at least 30 […]

Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by a steady degeneration of brain cells and tissues leading to memory loss and decrease mental capacities. The primary cause of Alzheimer’s is unknown, but several factors have been associated to increase the risk of developing this disease. Here are some facts you should know. Risk Factors The conditions listed below […]

The human body can withstand various amounts of stresses and strains, but it has its limits. When too much pressure is placed on a part of the body that carries a load or exerts force, the bones can break. Fractures can be debilitating injuries especially for people who rely on physical labor to get work […]

Being safe is always an integral part of sexual intercourse, but unfortunately, not everyone practices it. The result is they become exposed to various kinds of sexually transmitted diseases. One very popular example is chlamydia. This is an infection caused by the Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria, passed on through vaginal, oral or anal sex. It’s one […]

A sight for sore eyes is one thing, but a sight with sore eyes is another. Sore eyes, or conjunctivitis, can be serious enough to prevent you from getting a clear view of everything around you. If you suffer from an attack of sore eyes, here are things that you can do to relieve the […]

Every person, young or old, gets hiccups several times during their lifetime; it’s not exactly unpleasant, but having it for too long can be irritating. Fortunately, there are ways on how to cure hiccups, and although not all of them are effective all the time, they’re surely worth a shot! So lets get rid of […]

Bruises are those dark-blue patches under the skin that result from hitting a hard surface too hard. The blood capillaries under your skin break upon impact and blood goes everywhere it shouldn’t. The escaped blood pools under that area of the skin, forming that nasty bruise. Here’s how to cure bruises or at the very […]