Have a headache? Feel a bit off-balance? Suffering from a run-of-the-mill stomach ache? These days patients take to the Internet to self-diagnose, and oftentimes they’re terrified by what they find. But what we’re all really suffering from is cyberchondria... ... Continue Reading
10 Ways Gaming Can Improve Your Health
Video games are often criticized for encouraging unhealthy behavior, but new research has shown that gaming can actually be good for us in a surprising number of ways. We’ve heard the warnings about playing too many video games: they’re bad for our eyes, they prevent us from getting enough exercise, and they have a negative impact on our social lives. Gamers are often lab ... Continue Reading
Facts about Eczema and Psoriasis Treatment
Psoriasis and eczema can be physically irritating and emotionally draining, but they can be managed with the right treatment. Hay Fever? Pollen allergy? Many can’t step outside in the summer months without puffing up, itching, or sneezing. And while warm weather provokes all kinds of unwelcome irritations, some conditions continue year-round and require professional care. T ... Continue Reading
Avoid a Playdate with Poison Ivy
Summer and fall are great times to get out and play, but poison ivy can ruin anyone’s day. Nothing can put a damper on a beautiful, sunny day outside, whether it’s in the park or in the mountains — nothing, that is, except for poison ivy. Accidental contact with the plant results in an uncomfortable rash and will bring even the perfect outing to an itchy halt. The best def ... Continue Reading
6 Easy Ways to Reduce Stress and Live Well
We all experience stress, but letting it get the best of us can have disastrous effects on our health. Here are six easy ways to keep stress levels in control. As much as we try to avoid it, stress happens, and it sometimes can be motivationally useful in small doses. Chronic stress, however, can be a huge problem for both our minds and bodies. According to WebMD, about 43% ... Continue Reading