Knowing that something is the right thing to do is certainly no predictor that we will actually do it. We all know that we should eat healthier, exercise regularly and get more sleep, but few of us will actually make these changes in our lives. Unfortunately, the same holds true when it comes to doing [...]
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Painful Urination – 7 Common Reasons Why It Hurts To Pee
March 16th, 2012 
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While our bladders can cause discomfort if we ignore their pleas to be empty, there are other types of pain associated with urinating that have more serious consequences. In fact, pain when urinating is something that should not be ignored because of the potential for a number of underlying health issues.
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February 9th, 2012 admin One lifetime ago, the only barrier that stood between humankind and the various tiny parasites that would prey upon us was good sanitation and hygiene. Today, the importance of hygienic practices to human health has not changed, but through our increased understanding of how infectious diseases occur, we have largely isolated ourselves from the health [...]
Read the rest of this article »Fighting Cholera with One Hand While Helping It with the Other
July 15th, 2011 admin Although Cholera outbreaks are a natural occurrence, the extent to which they affect the population is dependent upon human activities. In the last decade, numerous human activities have contributed to increase the rates of cholera infection worldwide. For the billions of poor, this is bad news.
Read the rest of this article »Preventing Food Poisoning No Simple Task
June 2nd, 2011 admin Although we sometimes take the food system for granted because it generally does an acceptable job of protecting us from food contamination, the sheer complexity of the food system means that we must be aware of the ways in which it can fail. This is especially true for those with health that is compromised by chronic medical conditions.
Read the rest of this article »Dry Mouth – More Than An Uncomfortable Symptom
March 31st, 2011 admin As a fairly common side effect of many medications and aging itself, dry mouth can bring with it serious potential for the development of health complications. Given that the number of people on such medications and entering the older demographic is increasing, it is becoming more important to recognize the symptoms early and obtain appropriate treatment.
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Comments OffImproving Immune System Health With The Calming Influence Of Gut Bacteria
February 3rd, 2011 admin While the thought of bacteria has our cleanliness-focused society reaching for the disinfectant wipes, not all bacteria are bad bugs. Of course the bacteria in yogurt are well known, but research is finding health benefits from exposure to numerous bacteria.
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