The human heart is an amazing organ that weighs less than a pound and beats about 100,000 times every day (over 2.5 million times in a lifetime). Unfortunately, a sedentary...

Did you know most colon cancers are known as ‘silent’ cancers? They start out as noncancerous growths (polyps) that turn malignant and grow slowly within your colon without causing any...

In the long stretch of time between winter vacation and the summer holidays, many of us get ready for spring break. But before you rush headlong into the beach for...

There is a logical link between excess weight and joint degeneration. The more you weigh, the more stress on your joints and the higher the chances of developing joint pain...

Painful, creaking knees are a major complaint for most people as they grow older. When compared to other large joints in the body such as hips, ankles, elbows, and shoulders,...

Every year more than 3 million Americans  are diagnosed with skin cancer in the United States, making it the most common  form of cancer. Most skin cancers are associated with...

If you have celiac disease, consumption of gluten (a protein found in seemingly wholesome foods such as wheat, barley, or rye) can result in an allergic reaction that damages the...

Have you been experiencing stiffness and pain in the hip when you get up from bed in the morning or when standing up after being in a seated position for...

Summer vacations are nearly upon us and it will soon be time to leave behind the alarm clock, household chores, and other mundane tasks in favor some well-deserved rest and...