Health

Everybody knows that the mattress we sleep in can have a huge impact on the quality of our sleep. Failing to recognize the importance of your sleep quality can adversely affect your physical and mental wellbeing. However, what many people do not know is how to differentiate between a bad mattress and a quality one....

Insulin is made in the beta cells of the pancreas. Its role is to maintain a state of glucose homeostasis in the bloodstream. Insulin responds to hyperglycaemia and is responsible for bring blood glucose levels down. It also promotes the uptake of excess glucose from the blood stream to the liver, muscle cells and adipose...

Today, technology is changing the lives of people for the better. Especially when it comes to medicine and healthcare, many technological improvements have drastically changed the management and treatment of many diseases for the better. Of the many conditions that are common across the globe, diabetes is one of those that have been successfully benefited...

Stem cell research has received all the hate and love since its inception. The idea of a miracle cure and bodies self-repairing themselves is something that holds a particular fascination. With its versatile applications, stem cell therapy brings regenerative medicine a step closer. Though the potential advantages are many, the ideas and concepts of stem...

A study from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that in January 2018, 4.2 million workers missed work because of an illness or a medical appointment. The most common reasons for skipping work are flu, injuries, or digestive problems.  Illnesses lower productivity and may hamper a worker’s career growth. It can also affect an...

Cannabidiol (CBD) is fast becoming the natural wellness alternative to pharmaceutical or chemically based remedies. Sometimes referred to as cannabis oil, CBD is something you’ve probably heard about, but you may still have some questions before you give it a try. So let’s jump in and answer some questions, specifically: What we know and what...

There are many styles of yoga to choose from, but we tend to fall into two camps: building flexibility or gaining more strength.  We’re not going to tell you which is better, but we’ll tell you what styles work best for you to build strength and to feel strong.  We’ll also tell you about benefits...

The coronavirus or COVID-19 is spreading rapidly throughout the world. It started in China towards the latter part of January 2020, and the global numbers have steadily grown with the current figures at 207,860 cases and 8,657 deaths. The World Health Organization has declared it a global pandemic. The world’s stock markets have plunged to...

Nausea can be caused by an array of different conditions and problems. For individuals with chronic pain, you may feel waves of nausea as the pain gets worse. For others, their upset stomach is a result of the foods or beverages they’ve been consuming. Certain medical disorders can also cause a person to feel sick....

When people go to a spa for the first time or regularly, they usually do it for a specific reason. For example, if someone wants a medical service along with the spa thrifts, he or she will not visit a regular or common spa. This is why people are often encouraged to read on the...