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Four Common Myths About Nutrition

It’s All About the Calories: Many people wrongly assume that they can lose weight simply by burning off more calories than they consume. The reality is not so simple; there are several other factors that influence weight besides calories, ,,,

149, Diet & Nutrition

Keeping the Kidneys Safe After Heart Procedures

The heart is a wonderful organ, but as we age it often needs maintenance. Once such procedure is known as a Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, which involves the insertion of a catheter into one the heart’s blood vessels. While a ,,,

149, Injuries & Rehabilitation, Medical Conditions, Men's Health, Women's Health

Five Habits That Are Bad for Your Eyes

It goes without saying that our vision plays an essential part of our everyday life. From walking to driving to even reading this article, your eyes are needed to perform a wide range of daily tasks. Unfortunately, some common ,,,

149, Aging, Men's Health, Women's Health

Putting Myths About Sleep to Bed

While doctors continue to learn more and more about sleep, a number of sleep-related myths still remain. Listed below are some common sleep fallacies that can now be laid to rest. Over Time, You Get Used to Getting Less ,,,

149, Men's Health, Mental Health & Well Being, The Human Body, Women's Health

A New Treatment for Glaucoma?

Believe it or not, glaucoma is the most common cause of irreversible blindness across the globe. In total, it is estimated that nearly 80 million people worldwide have glaucoma, a figure that is projected to increase to over 110 ,,,

149, Medical Conditions, Medicine & Technology

Childhood Sleep Problems and Mental Health Woes

One of the more common health facts you hear about is the need to get about eight hours of sleep per night. Aside from being necessary for adult workers, sleep is likewise crucial for growing children. The importance of ,,,

149, Childrens Health

Taking a Closer (and Better) Look at Food Labels

No matter what you buy on a trip to the grocery store, the products you purchase will almost always have a nutrition label. In fact, the presence of such labels is so ubiquitous that many people simply ignore them. ,,,

149, Diet & Nutrition, Wellness

Answering An Age-Old Question – What Are Dreams?

Dreams have always been a part of the human experience, with recordings of dreams dating back to ancient civilizations. Perhaps one reason why dreams have captured the imagination is their mysterious nature – no one is exactly sure what ,,,