Ongoing public education has increased our awareness of the risks of cancer but this awareness might lead us to believe that more and more of us are at risk to die from the disease. Fortunately, this is not the case and over the past 30 years the percentage of people who develop cancer and die [...]
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Understanding Fatty Liver Disease As A Coming Epidemic
December 2nd, 2011 
admin Despite being the largest internal organ in the body and of critical importance to our survival, most people are unaware of what role the liver actually serves. Sure we know that it is involved in breaking down alcohol and that alcoholism can cause liver damage, but that is only one area of health involving the [...]
Read the rest of this article »Knowing The Health Problems That Cause Memory Loss As We Age
November 11th, 2011 admin As the second most common fear associated with aging, loss of memory is a serious health issue. However, we often concentrate on the memory loss itself instead of the different underlying health conditions that can cause it. By instead being aware of these conditions and working to resolve them, we have a far better chance of retaining of sharp mind as we age.
Read the rest of this article »The Link Between Psoriasis Inflammation And Other Serious Medical Conditions
September 15th, 2011 admin Although Psoriasis is easy to observe and dismiss as nothing more than an unpleasant skin disease, it is actually a condition with wide-reaching effects on health. This means that for the 4% of the population with the condition, it is important to be aware of the more serious side effects of the disease.
Read the rest of this article »5 Medical Conditions That Increase the Risk for Heat Stroke
July 22nd, 2011 admin During summer heat waves, everyone is at risk of Heat Stroke, but for some, the risks are higher. In particular, people with several medical conditions face greater risks to health because of their preexisting conditions. As a result, it is important for people with these conditions to take additional steps to protect their health.
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Tags: asthma, copd, heart disease, heat stroke, hyperthermia, kidney disease, obesity 
No Comments »The Few Real Benefits Of Drinking Water To Improve Health
July 7th, 2011 admin Water consumption is heavily promoted in terms of its positive benefits to our health, but much of the information is either incomplete or inaccurate. Worse still, the recommendations for the amount of water to consume are not supported by medical science. Because of this, it is important to know the benefits of water that are supported by research.
Read the rest of this article » Posted in Disease Prevention, General Health Tags: cancer, dehydration, diabetes prevention, low blood pressure, obesity, prevention, water No Comments »A Long Finger Pointing Toward Our Future Health
May 12th, 2011 admin Much of the focus in current medical research is directed towards identifying the genes responsible for illness. However, our genes are not the only contributor to disease. The environment in our mothers womb is also a significant contributor to our future health. One of the very visible signs recording our development in the womb is the relative lengths of our fingers.
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