I used to dread coughing or sneezing because it made my bladder leak. That’s when I decided I had to do something. But, what? The medications rob your brain of acetylcholine, needed by neurons to communicate. No worries, you don’t have to choose between a happy bladder and functioning brain…

The first thing every man should know about HPV is how common it is, which means it’s time to educate yourself about this prevalent infection and its possible consequences: HPV is typically known as the virus that causes cervical cancer, but in men contributes to…

Fermented foods support your health in so many ways… They tame tummy issues, reduce your risk of diabetes, keep your mental health in check and help you maintain a healthy weight, among other things. But have you ever thought about using fermented foods to fight the flu?

One day you feel fine and the next day you can’t get out of bed because of the pain. That’s life with the often debilitating pain of fibromyalgia. Have you tried to achieve relief from your fibromyalgia symptoms naturally? For many, these options prove effective…

Picture a fish tank without a filter. Before too long, sludge and slime build up, and the fish die. Your brain without sleep is like a fish tank without a filter. Until the last few years, scientists really didn’t understand just how your brain cleans up after itself. Now, they do.

Most people fear blindness more than losing a limb, and nearly as much as getting cancer or AIDS. That’s why the eye disease glaucoma is so dang scary… But there’s something you can do to prevent glaucoma from stealing some (or all) of your sight…

Do you do everything you can to take care of your oral health? Or, are you more of a quick swipe with your toothbrush kind of person? Is flossing a twice a day ritual or a hassle you’d just a soon skip? If caring for your teeth and gums is not at the top of your to-do list, I’ve got news for you…

According to a new study, you may have even more reason than ever to want to eat right and get in shape. That’s because that spare tire around your middle, along with those love handles, could be putting you at risk for Alzheimer’s disease…

The latest research shows that cutting calories is an effective way to prevent and even reverse type 2 diabetes. But if you want to prevent type 2 diabetes (or improve an existing case), you don’t have to cut back on all food. There’s one type of food you want to get more of…

Typical arthritis pain is a result of cartilage between joints wearing down. But middle-aged women can suddenly find themselves with that and more: fat, inflamed, painful joints that seem to develop almost overnight. If that’s you, be wary of the potentially deadly medications and try this instead…

Up to 75 percent of women suffer with hot flashes during menopause, and about 10 percent continue to 15 years later. Irritating and embarrassing… they can even make it hard to sleep at night. But you can reduce the frequency and severity of hot flashes naturally…

Heartburn, acid reflux, GERD… no matter what you call it, the symptoms can be painful, including tightening of the chest and burning in the stomach and throat. Downing a few heartburn tablets is an easy quick fix, but the result could be devastating for your kidneys…