Researchers have found that there is an association between good quality support systems and decreased risk for dementia.

Pseudomonas aeroginosa bacterium is linked with infections acquired in the hospitals, which can be life threatening. According to medscape it can involve the following parts of the body: respiratory tract, bloodstream, ear, eye, bones and joints, GI tract, urinary tract and skin. The CDC reports that an estimated 51,000 healthcare-associated P. aeroginosa infections occur in the United States each year. So, here is how Manuka honey targets pseudomonas aeroginosa.

The so-called health benefits of apple cider vinegar are a lie, especially for diabetics, but there is one medicinal and natural food that is far better, not only for regulating blood sugar, but for boosting your immune system.

The following guide provides natural means to help lessen and improve the symptoms of Acid Reflux (GERD) mostly through home remedies and understand what triggers GERD.

The brain, muscles, liver and all your cells need sugar to carry out their bodily functions optimally. However, according to updated research, sugar cravings come from the liver. Therefore, what to eat while craving sweets can range anywhere from processed foods to fruit.

May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month, and there are several important pieces of information you need to know about this condition. Consider raising awareness by sharing this information.

The U.S. House of Representatives today voted 217–213 to pass the American Health Care Act (AHCA). The bill repeals and replaces the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, which has been in effect since 2010. What are some of the benefits of repealing Obamacare? Heartland Institute experts discuss how this bill benefits nation's spending and free market.

Impaired cognition and motor function in stroke survivors are challenging hurdles that patients must go through. It is well documented that exercise improves cognition and motor function in healthy individuals. But recently, scientists were able to find that this type of exercise is also able to improve neuropsychological and motor function measures in stroke survivors.

The plastic industry responded to the health risks of Bisphenol A (or BPA) with a new product, which now appears to have risks all its own.

Hypertention (abnormally high blood pressure) is usually treated with diuretics that act on your kidneys, beta-blockers that opens your blood vessels, and many other synthetic remedies. However, blood pressure medications may incur a variety of undesirable side effects, such as: weakness, drowsiness, vomiting, skin rash, diarrhea, constipation and even erection problems. But, you can avoid all of that by changing your life style and eating foods that will help lower your blood pressure.

Childhood type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented by early exposure or by owning a dog, however, increased risk for type 1 diabetes was seen among children exposed to retrievers.

Farmer’s markets might not be as convenient as the supermarket or big box store, but you may find in the long run buying from local farmers and ranchers as well as beekeepers is healthier. Our market is open most of the year and twice a week. There are also markets in close by cities that are worth the drive which gives me options most days of the week. Here is a brief guide on how to shop at a local farmer's market.

Most runners are very careful to protect their muscles and joints during their training. But don’t forget the kidneys!

Eating a high protein diet is essentially a slow starvation that may initially result in weight loss initially, but will result in physiological stress and weight gain over time.