IF PAIN PERSISTS - Good Health

Sleep hygiene refers to a set of recommended practices and habits that help promote good sleep. Quality sleep is essential for maintaining both physical and mental health. Why be sleepy and unable to concentrate when some simple measures will make a difference?

We are exposed to viruses every day but some of us are more prone to catching these especially during winter. Here are five tips to help ward off the nasty symptoms of a cold or flu virus. How can we strengthen our immune function?

Osteoporosis is an imbalance between bone loss and bone formation. This process is ongoing in our bodies and certain people are more susceptible to this disease. Do drugs help reduce bone loss? What natural options are available?

Maintaining a healthy diet, exercising and for some, medications to control cholesterol are good for the heart. But why is lowering cholesterol such a challenge? There are many fundamental mistakes when we try and understand elevated cholesterol levels.

Testosterone is important for men’s health. Aside from sex drive, testosterone helps maintain muscle mass, bone density, red blood cells and a sense of vigor and well-being. Around age thirty, testosterone levels begin to decline and continue to do so as time goes by.

Carpal tunnel syndrome can be life-changing. Simple tasks like turning a key or unscrewing a cap can become incredibly painful. It’s not a sudden problem and it develops over time. Happily, there are treatments to reduce the symptoms.

We hear about mysterious health challenges like a deep vein thrombosis. Should we be worried as we head overseas for that long-awaited and carefully planned holiday? Some simple precautions can minimize that risk.

Being able to recall your resting blood pressure, your weight and your height can be useful. It’s all about knowledge and understanding where you are compared to the “average” values for a person of your age and health status.

Yoga is defined as a group of physical, mental and spiritual practices or disciplines that originated in ancient India around 5,000 years ago. Over time, yoga has become one of the most popular forms of exercise in the Western world.

When the Romans coined the word for “glue” they came up with “gluten”. It’s the protein found in wheat, spelt, barley, rye and oats. It affects people with coeliac disease and, if left untreated and unrecognized, can ruin quality-of-life